Infrastructure and property Forum UKREiiF has confirmed it will remain in Leeds for a fifth consecutive year, for 2026 despite speculation it was looking to relocate, with Liberpool cited as a likely successor.
Formed in 2022 UKREiiF has quickly become the UK’s leading platform in the regeneration, development and property sectors – bringing together investors, developers, housebuilders and end-users with government, the public sector and the wider built environment. The 2025 event is set to gather 16,000 delegates and raise over £20 million for the local economy through visitor spend.
Nathan Spencer, MD of UKREiiF, said: “We’re delighted to confirm that UKREiiF will remain in Leeds for a fifth consecutive year in 2026. Our commitment goes beyond simply hosting an event, we strive to create a lasting impact on the city, its communities, and the wider industry. The Leeds and wider West Yorkshire business and community alongside Leeds City Council, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and our host venues including The Royal Armouries are brilliant to work with – and we’re delighted to have secured further expansion space for our 2026 addition of UKREiiF, of which details will be shared in due course.”
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Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, said: “2025 is a major year for West Yorkshire, as we press ahead with our ambitious multibillion-pound growth plan to champion investment and create good jobs.
“Over the past three years, we’ve showcased our region to thousands of investors and business leaders at UKREiiF, helping us to boost our economy and put more money in people’s pockets.
“It’s fantastic that UKREiiF will be returning to Leeds for a fifth consecutive year in 2026, as we work with our local partners to build a stronger, brighter West Yorkshire.”
Councillor James Lewis, leader of Leeds City Council said: "We are delighted to welcome back the UK's largest property conference to Leeds in 2026 for its fifth year.
Benjamin Campbell, venue director, Royal Armouries Conference and Events (RA Venues), added: “A big thank you to the UKREiiF team, Leeds City Council, West Yorkshire Combined Authority, the team here at the Royal Armouries and all of our wider Leeds partners for all their hard work and efforts in successfully hosting UKREiiF since 2022 and securing it here at the Royal Armouries for a further year in 2026.
“We are delighted to be asked to host UKREiiF in 2026 which is cause of great celebration for the city of Leeds and the wider Yorkshire region. The team here are incredibly excited to be working with and supporting the UKREiiF event for yet another successful year and applaud their sustained ambition for growth.
“The impact of the event on the city and wider region has been phenomenal, and we very much look forward to welcoming thousands more delegates, speakers, partners and exhibitors to the city in 2025 and 2026.”
Dates of UKREiiF 2026 are set to be confirmed during UKREiiF 2025.
