NLA's Tall Buildings Conference and Survey presents the latest updates on London's tall buildings pipeline for 2026.

The Conference Programme brings together leading voices from across the built environment industries to respond to the survey’s findings and explore the role of tall buildings in shaping the capital. Conference sessions will cover the impact of changing regulations on high rises, retrofit and reuse, office delivery, innovations and low-carbon solutions to engineering, and how tall buildings can positively shape public realm and placemaking.

The 2026 survey provides the latest tall building pipeline, drawing on intel from the GLA Data Planning Hub and analysis by PriceHubble. It sets out key statistics on completed applications, uses and typologies, retofit versus new build, borough density and distribution, as well as collating industry commentary and cross-sector thought leadership, offering a holistic overview of the impact of high-rises on the city.

Session One: London’s Tall Building Pipeline
This opening session convenes tall buildings specialists from across the public and private sectors to present an update on London’s tall buildings pipeline and reflect on the key findings of this year’s survey, commenting on the impact of changing regulations on delivery and identifying challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Speakers confirmed: 
Callum Tuckett, Director, Multiplex 
Simon Long, Lead Project Manager, Planning London Datahub, GLA

This session explores how tall buildings are responding to changing regulations and sustainability targets, showcasing the importance of innovations and reuse practices in unlocking long-term value.

Speaker(s) confirmed:
Giota Kotsovinou, Associate Director, Canary Wharf Group
Hans Jansen, Lead Concept Design, Permasteelisa Group

Session Three: Beyond the Tower: Tall Buildings and the future of public realm 

This closing session examines how tall buildings shape life at ground level. Beyond their impact on the skyline, towers influence streets, public spaces, connectivity, and the social and economic vitality of neighbourhoods. 

Speakers confirmed: 
Alan Shingler, Partner, Sheppard Robson 
Sharon Giffen, Head of Design, Earls Court Development Corporation