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Tom Copley
Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development at the Greater London Authority
Tom Copley
Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development at the Greater London Authority
Tom Copley became Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development in March 2020 and oversees the Mayor’s two affordable homes programmes, including ‘Building Council Homes for Londoners’ – the first-ever City Hall initiative dedicated to council homebuilding.
Tom also oversees the Mayor’s work to improve the private rented sector, support the delivery of community-led housing, commission services to support rough sleepers, and on building safety.
He sits on the board of Barking Riverside Ltd, a joint venture between the GLA and L&Q housing association which is delivering 10,800 homes along with new transport and other infrastructure in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.
Before becoming a Deputy Mayor, Tom was a London Assembly London-wide List Member for eight years, serving as Chair of the Assembly’s housing committee and as Labour Group housing spokesperson. He also served on Lewisham Council, representing Sydenham.
Prior to his election to the Assembly, Tom worked for Hope not hate - an anti-fascist, anti-racist charity that works with communities to fight racism and hatred. He is a trustee of New Diorama Theatre in Camden.
Cllr Ergin Erbil
Labour Leader of Enfield Council
Cllr Ergin Erbil
Labour Leader of Enfield Council
Cllr Ergin Erbil, Labour Leader of Enfield Council since 2024, has represented Edmonton Green since 2018. He has led on climate action, equalities, emergency planning and communications with a focus on affordable housing and financial resilience. Deeply rooted in his community, he is dedicated to creating a safer and cleaner Enfield.
Caroline Woodley
Mayor of Hackney
Caroline Woodley
Mayor of Hackney
Elected in 2023, Caroline Woodley is Hackney's first directly elected female Mayor. Her priorities are tackling the housing crisis, ending poverty, and climate change. Committed to housing justice, Hackney Council is delivering 956 new social rented homes, including award-winning developments, to ensure secure, affordable housing for its residents.
Cllr Barry Lewis
Leader of the London Borough of Sutton
Cllr Barry Lewis
Leader of the London Borough of Sutton
Barry Lewis is the current Leader of the London Borough of Sutton, elected to the leadership in May 2024 following over five years of public service as a Liberal Democrat councillor. Councillor Lewis has built a reputation for pragmatic leadership, community engagement, and a strong focus on environmental sustainability along with essential public services. He is committed to addressing the climate emergency by promoting green development, expanding sustainable transport options, and securing external funding to support environmental innovation in Sutton.
Caroline Harper
Interim Managing Director at Be First
Caroline Harper
Interim Managing Director at Be First
Caroline is Interim Managing Director at Be First, Barking &
Dagenham’s regeneration agency. A strategic thinker with a
planning background, she leads major affordable housing delivery.
Formerly JLL’s first female Planning Director in London, she’s a
passionate advocate for better cities, Chair of Future of London and
regularly contributes to industry discourse.
Jace Tyrell
Chief Executive of Opportunity London
Jace Tyrell
Chief Executive of Opportunity London
Jace Tyrrell is the Chief Executive of Opportunity London, a landmark public-private partnership backed by the Mayor of London, the City of London Corporation, all London Boroughs, and the capital’s business leadership.
With extensive experience at Board level, Jace is a seasoned leader in urban investment, regeneration, and destination promotion. A passionate advocate for sustainable, innovation-led cities, Jace works at the intersection of commercial strategy and civic impact. At Opportunity London, he is spearheading the creation of a unified London Investment Prospectus, guiding global capital into projects that will shape the city’s future—from housing and life sciences to energy, transport, and digital infrastructure.
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Get TicketsAgenda
09:00 - 09:30
Arrival and Networking
09:30 - 09:45
Welcome
09:45 - 10:00
Keynote Speech
Key note speaker:
Tom Copley,
Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development at the Greater London Authority
10:00 - 10:45
Commercial Development Spotlight
Key note speakers:
Caroline Harper,
Interim Managing Director at Be First
Jace Tyrell,
Chief Executive of Opportunity London
10:45 - 11:00
Break
11:00 - 11:45
Public Sector Spotlight
Key note speakers:
Ian Rae,
Corporate Director at London Borough of Waltham Forest
Pippa Gueterbock,
Head of Placemaking at London Borough of Haringey
Jessica Bembridge,
Lead Senior Project Manager at Ealing Council
11:45 - 12:30
Lunch
12:30 - 12:45
Keynote Speech
12:45 - 13:30
Investment Spotlight
13:30 - 13:45
Break
13:45 - 14:30
London Leaders Spotlight
Key note speakers:
Barry Lewis,
Leader of the London Borough of Sutton
Caroline Woodley,
Mayor of Hackney
Ergin Erbil,
Leader of Enfield Council
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