Since October 2023, The UK PropTech Association is now part of the British Property Federation, the voice of the real estate industry in the UK. Through the merger, we will be launching the Tech & Innovation programme that will oversee more than 30 events per year designed to unite property owners, investors, developers and advisors from the BPF membership with our community of over 1000 entrepreneurs, solution providers, venture capital investors and PropTech innovators to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of PropTech.
We work with government and industry stakeholders, through our involvement on the Digital Property Market Steering Group, and UK PropTech Steering Committee, to represent members, advocate for PropTech and help shape the future of the industry.
Our network
Our Objectives
To create a single compelling voice for property, PropTech and ecosystem across the UK.
To provide support and knowledge to start-ups to help them scale and grow.
To create a single community of PropTech, property and ecosystem players to promote cross industry learning and develop relationships.
To break down barriers to digital transformation in the property industry through advocacy work, lobbying and providing expertise to property companies .
Meet The Team
Sammy Pahal
Managing Director
Previously working for Ordnance Survey, Sammy has an extensive knowledge of the value of location data in the Land & Property industry and has managed relationships across a range of PropTech companies.
She is responsible for growing our membership base and managing our programme of initiatives.
Shweta Menon
Senior Marketing & Communications Executive
A recent graduate with a MSc in Strategic Marketing, Shweta has had a varied range of marketing experience.
Expertise in Martech tools and thrives on using data and analytics to develop bespoke strategies and tell stories through visuals and content.
Shweta brings her extensive knowledge of multi channel marketing and campaign execution to support the senior management team in all marketing and content related activities.
Emily Shaw
Events & Programmes Manager
With Events Experience across both the property and technology sectors, Emily has managed events programmes from in-studio productions through to large in-person conferences, industry events and digital workshops.
Having worked in-house for Knight Frank and externally for organisations such as British Telecoms, EE, Cisco & Google, she is now focused on driving innovative ideas and solutions across the UKPA / BPF events programme, with the aim of a more collaborative and technology focused future.
UKPA Steering Committee
BRONNY WILSON
Chief Revenue Officer at Equiem
Bronny Wilson is a seasoned leader with a decade of experience at the forefront of a cutting-edge property technology company. As the Regional Head of Europe for Equiem, she has been a driving force in the organisation for the past 10 years, and her impressive career spans 17 years in the property industry.
Since the inception of Equiem’s UK team in 2017, Bronny has played a pivotal role in leading the company’s growth and now oversees Equiem’s operations in 21 countries.Bronny’s passion lies in harnessing technology to enhance the customer experience. She has a proven track record of helping landlords execute customer strategies and gain a deeper understanding of occupier drivers, ultimately leading to improved tenant retention and attraction.
HELEN CAVE -PENNEY
Commercial Director at Scaler
Over 20 years of commercial experience with 15 in real estate, formally agency and professional services companies (CBRE, BNP Paribas RE), the last 4 years a focus on the real estate technology space. My current role at EVORA Global combines both consulting and technology as well as my interest in the ESG. This background provides me with a wide understanding across the Real estate lifecycle from occupiers to landlords, bank lenders, Pension funds etc, as well as professional services and agency businesses.
Aside from work, She is passionate about diversity especially in relation to women in the real estate and technology industry as well as parents returning to work and managing a work life balance.
JAMES BORG
Head of Growth & Partner Solutions at Infabode
James involved in the PropTech industry for several years, driven by a passion for using technology to transform and elevate the real estate sector. With a background spanning finance, technology, and real estate, he’s focused on building strong relationships and driving meaningful change across the entire real estate ecosystem. James’s career the last few years has been shaped by a commitment to innovation and a desire to make a lasting impact in an ever-evolving industry. He remains committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and helping shape the future of real estate technology.
LUKE GRAHAM
Partner at Urban Neuron
Luke Graham is a interdisciplinary research executive, strategist and entrepreneur. Beginning his technical career as an engineering sailor in the Royal Australian Navy, Luke then studied real estate economics before joining a residential real estate investment brokerage as a research analyst.
In 2020, Luke commenced postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford, which soon led to a research role at the university’s Future of Real Estate Initiative (Oxford FoRE). Luke’s work at Oxford FoRE included frontier research into automated valuations, non-location value drivers of office space, automated conveyancing, fractionalisation and other proptech innovations.
Between 2021 and 2024, Luke headed research and strategic insights for London-based proptech venture capital firm, Pi Labs. In this role, Luke engaged heavily with the proptech sector and generated unique insights into its present and future impact on the built environment. . Luke is now a partner at research and innovation studio, Urban Neuron, where he works closely with real estate and proptech companies on learning and development, R&D projects, product-market fit, and innovation adoption across three continents.
KAREN K BURNS
CEO & Co-Founder at Fyma
AMI KOTECHA
Co-Founder and Head of Venture Investments at Amro Real Estate Partners
As a Co-Founder of a full cycle real estate investment, development and asset management company, Ami had first hand, C-level involvement in design and construction processes as well as in digital transformation and adoption of technology.
In her new role as Head of Venture Investments, she now seeks to identify and invest in technologies that build resilience within the UK’s real estate sector.
TIMUR USTUNSURMELI
Asset Manager at Derwent London
Timur is an Asset Manager at Derwent London, overseeing the London office portfolio. His role involves setting asset-level strategies, managing lease events, and maintaining strong relationships with customers.With a background in property management, Timur has always been fascinated by the intersection of real estate, technology, and engineering. His expertise lies in understanding complex building systems and leveraging scientific principles to enhance operational efficiency.
A strong advocate for innovation, Timur played a key role in rolling out the Intelligent Buildings programme, working closely with site teams and third-party providers to integrate cutting-edge sensors and data analytics. He also contributed to the development of a tenant electricity consumption monitoring and billing system.
Currently, he is actively involved in an AI test group, exploring how artificial intelligence can reshape the industry. Passionate about staying ahead of technological advancements, Timur is committed to continuous learning and ensuring that obsolescence does not hinder progress in real estate.