MIPIM | Themes from Cannes in 2026 

Your rundown of the big talking points from this year’s edition of the global property expo.

Property professionals gathered together on Thursday to raise a dram to a week well spent in Cannes, having condensed a year’s worth of meetings into four days.

There may be no simple solution for resolving viability issues, but with enough grit, determination, and creative thinking it is possible to move the needle on housing delivery – that was the consensus from an engaging MIPIM session on Thursday hosted by WSP on the North of England Suite.

From marinas to innovation districts, Northern leaders pitched £500m investment visions for their regions at this Dragons Den-style event.

This panel session explored how the North’s combination of land, skills, and collaboration gives it a compelling edge in the I&L sector, despite persistent challenges.

Grace Alderson is joining the company from Vistry as senior development manager. 

Culture and tourism are playing an increasingly prominent role in urban regeneration strategies across the UK. This panel session hosted by Place North discussed how attractions can act as catalysts for economic growth, civic pride and community connection.

We are currently delivering two projects that illustrate why secondary cities require a fundamentally different approach than established markets, writes Nick Mullins of Axis-RE.

As the North of England delegation gathers at MIPIM, it’s great to see how much optimism and ambition is in the air, writes Sam Heyes of Mountain Earth. The real challenge facing the North is how we bridge the gap between ambitious plans and the reality of the build.