Thu 13 Nov
|BDP Manchester
Leading the Future: Nurturing Talent in the Built Environment
The future of the built environment depends on how we nurture talent today. At Il Salotto On The Road, Caroline Baker, Emma Lepley, Gillian Stewart, and Rebecca Heald join Sara Seravalli to explore how we lead, support, and inspire the next generation.
Time & Location
13 Nov 2025, 17:30 – 20:30
BDP Manchester, 11 Ducie St, Manchester M1 2JB, UK
About the Event
Il Salotto On The Road gathers four inspiring voices in architecture, design, and real estate - Caroline Baker (Cushman & Wakefield), Emma Lepley (BDP), Gillian Stewart (MLA), and Rebecca Heald - in conversation with chair Sara Seravalli.
Together, they’ll tackle one of the most pressing questions for our sector: how do we attract, retain, and inspire the next generation of architects, designers, surveyors, and contractors?
The panel will explore how to nurture and support staff, what unique strengths women bring to leadership, and how to ensure that young professionals choose to stay and grow within the built environment instead of pursuing other paths.
This is a conversation about leadership, culture, and responsibility - and about shaping a profession where future talent can thrive.