UKPA 2026 Annual Kick-Off Event

From Opportunity to Action: Real Estate’s Next Chapter in Innovation

Hosted in partnership with Canary Wharf Group

Our Annual Kick-Off event has evolved into a flagship gathering for leaders and innovators across the real estate and PropTech ecosystem. Building on the momentum from a year of opportunity - including the landmark 2025 launch of the Opportunity for PropTech report at Google’s London HQ, the 2026 Kick-Off will focus on turning potential into progress, moving from opportunity to action to propel the industry forward in the year ahead.

This year’s event is proudly hosted and supported by Canary Wharf Group, whose leadership in innovation and smart urban development makes them the ideal partner for this next chapter. Together, we’re bringing the community into the heart of one of the UK’s most pioneering real estate destinations.

Join us as we officially open the 2026 Tech & Innovation Programme, bringing together senior figures from real estate, technology, investment, and government to explore the priorities, challenges, and innovations shaping the future of the built environment.

The 2026 Kick-Off marks a pivotal moment for the industry. Following a record year for the UK PropTech Awards, with almost 200 organisations submitting entries in 2025,  it’s clear that innovation across the built environment is accelerating at an unprecedented pace.

This growing depth and diversity of activity sets the stage for a year where digital transformation becomes even more central to real estate strategy.

This year’s Kick-Off will explore what's shaping the sector’s next chapter:

• How innovation is becoming a strategic driver of resilience and growth

• The technologies, investment trends and policy shifts influencing real estate in 2026

• Where leaders see the greatest opportunities - and the most pressing challenges ahead

Expect high-level insight, meaningful debate, and unparalleled networking with the people steering real estate’s innovation agenda.

As one of the UK’s most forward-thinking real estate communities, Canary Wharf Group is a natural host for the 2026 Kick-Off. Their commitment to innovation, sustainability, and smart city development aligns directly with UKPA’s mission.

Together, we are bringing this flagship event to a venue at the heart of London’s global innovation ecosystem.

Join us and over 250 leaders from across real estate as we kick-start 2026 with purpose; advancing the digital transformation agenda across the built environment.