Stadiums & Venues: Making World-Class The Aim

We're proud to announce that we are official sponsors of UKREiiF 2026 and will be hosting a world-class panel on day two of the event.

Stadiums and major venues are no longer just places for sport or entertainment, they're catalysts for regeneration, investment and long-term economic growth. The real opportunity lies in designing these spaces not just for match days, but for long-term place value.

Join Front Five's Founder and Director, David Richardson, as he chairs a panel of industry experts for an in-depth exploration of:

• How stadiums and venues are being designed and delivered
• How the UK is setting and keeping up with global trends
• How adaptable venues can catalyse wider investment in places

Event Details

Panel: Stadiums & Venues: Making World-Class The Aim

Date: Wednesday 20th May 2026

Time: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Venue: Markets & Sectors Pavilion

Speakers:

• David Richardson (Chair)

  Founder & Director, Front Five Building Services

• Peter Lowry

  Director, Leeds United & 49ers Enterprises

• Sally Pettipher

  CEO, Cornish Pirates

• Nichola Ibbetson

  Chief Business Officer, Coventry City Football Club

• Dominic McKay

  Chief Executive, Scottish Events Campus (SEC)

If you're heading to UKREiiF this year, come and be part of the conversation.