CEWales Summit 2026
18th March
Leonardo Hotel, Cardiff
Shaping the future of Construction in Wales
Members £45 plus VAT
Non Members £75 plus VAT
Exhibition spaces available £550 plus VAT
Constructing Excellence in Wales are pleased to present its third annual summit kindly sponsored by AtkinsRealis. Bringing together representatives from Welsh Government, industry leaders and sector stakeholders to explore key policy, planning and governance issues shaping the future of construction in Wales.
The summit will provide a platform for informed discussion, knowledge sharing and collaboration across the construction and built environment sector.
A synopsis of the facilitated workshop session at 11.30am is shown below:
Wales is heading into a pivotal election period and with it comes the prospect of significant change in policy direction, capital allocation and delivery priorities. For the built environment sector, this is a moment of real opportunity for those ready to understand and respond to what comes next.
In this focused and interactive session, Gwilym Morris and Paul Pavia of The Pollen Shop will explore what political change could mean for infrastructure, housing and regeneration across Wales. Drawing on Gwilym’s recent work with colleagues in Welsh Government and public sector organisations on capital planning and long term investment modelling, the discussion will provide insight into how spending decisions are being shaped and where future opportunities are likely to emerge.
Designed to be candid and forward looking, the session will help leaders think strategically about how to position their organisations in a changing policy and investment landscape.
Agenda:
8.15am – Registration, refreshments and exhibitors
9.00am – Welcome – Constructing Excellence in Wales
9.05am – Mission Statement update – Nick Sullivan, Programme Manager, Foundational Economy, Welsh Government
9.25am – Planning policy considerations in relation to low carbon, net zero and the circular economy – James Hooker, Head of Planning Policy, Welsh Government
9.45am – Contract management duties on public sector construction projects – Sue Hurrell, Head of Fair Work Procurement, Welsh Government
10.05am – Questions and discussion with Welsh Government representatives
10.30am – Part Z – Rob Griffiths, Associate Director & Alfred Millan, Senior Embodied Carbon Lead, AtkinsRealis
11.00am – Break & Exhibitions
11.30am – Facilitated discussion/workshop on policy, strategy, digital change and governance – The Pollen Shop
12.45pm – G4C Wales
12.55pm – Summing up and closing remarks
1.00pm – Lunch
Exhibitor spaces are available:
Exhibitor participation provides an opportunity to engage directly with senior stakeholders, public-sector representatives and industry professionals from across Wales.
BOOK YOUR PLACE
To exhibit contact susan.selkirk@cewales.org.uk
This event is very kindly sponsored by:
