The panel was set up to bring together “the tech and built environment sector, connecting innovators, tech specialists and urban practitioners to discuss how emerging technologies and practices could solve key urban problems.” The panel was also intended to “champions the role of the capital as an incubator for technological innovation in property and city making.”

During the year, the panel met three times, but from the very first meeting, it became clear that the group was both incredibly passionate about the opportunities and challenges presented by technology in the built environment, and knowledgeable across a range of areas related to this topic.

With such great expertise and a wide selection of issues to address, the focus and scope of our discussions naturally shifted around quite a bit throughout the year. It felt important to create space for the panellists to shape the agenda, which in turn limited the amount of time that could be spent on developing any one proposition.

With this summary, we hope to set out a foundation for next year’s conversations, enabling the panel to progress their thinking on the issues that are most pertinent: