On 25 November 2026, Living Future Europe will take part in London Build Expo 2026, contributing to three panel discussions exploring some of the most pressing challenges facing the UK’s built environment.
From accelerating the transition towards net zero carbon to rethinking the role of architects and delivering better social housing, the conversations will bring together professionals working across architecture, construction, sustainability and housing development.
Representing Living Future Europe, Paul Toyne, Krystyne Kontos and Carlo Battisti will chair three sessions, bringing a regenerative perspective to discussions on how the built environment can deliver better outcomes for people, communities and the environment.
25 November | 10:00–10:50 GMT | Climate Solutions Stage
How can London accelerate the decarbonisation of its buildings and construction sector?
This panel will explore the challenges and opportunities involved in reducing carbon emissions across the capital’s built environment, bringing together perspectives from design, construction and local government.
Chairperson: Paul Toyne, Steering Committee Member, Living Future Europe
Speakers: Ben Cross (MORE), Jay Morton (Bell Phillips / RIBA President Elect) and Krista Evans (London Borough of Hackney).
25 November | 12:00–12:50 GMT | Architecture Stage
Architects have a central role to play in shaping a low-carbon built environment. But translating climate commitments into meaningful changes in design and construction requires collaboration, technical knowledge and a shift in professional practice.
This discussion will bring together architecture and sustainability leaders to explore how the profession can contribute to reducing the environmental impact of buildings and supporting the UK’s transition towards a low-carbon future.
Chairperson: Krystyne Kontos, Regenerative Impact Manager, Living Future Europe
Speakers: Michelle Sanchez (RSHP), Craig Robertson (Allford Hall Monaghan Morris), Robert Delius (Stride Treglown), Ayman El Hibri (WilkinsonEyre) and Liam Kelly (Sheppard Robson).
25 November | 12:00–12:50 GMT | UK Housing Stage
Delivering affordable housing is about more than increasing the number of homes. It also means creating places that support wellbeing, strengthen communities and provide long-term social and environmental value.
This panel will explore how social housing design can respond to the needs of residents and communities, considering the relationship between housing quality, place-making and sustainable development.
Chairperson: Carlo Battisti, President and Co-founder, Living Future Europe
Speakers: Antje Saunders (Sovereign Network Group), James Howell (L&Q Group), Rebecca Lee (Women in Social Housing, London) and Phil Catcheside (Hawkins\Brown).
Across these three discussions, Living Future Europe will contribute to a broader conversation about the future of the built environment: how we can move beyond reducing negative impacts and towards approaches that create lasting environmental and social value.
Whether through building decarbonisation, low-carbon architecture or people-centred social housing, the objective is to connect ambitious sustainability goals with the decisions and practices that shape our buildings and communities.
Meet Living Future Europe at London Build Expo and take part in the conversations shaping the future of sustainable construction and regenerative development in the UK.
Date: 25 November 2026
Location: Excel London – Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London
Format: In-person conference panels
Explore the full conference programme:
https://www.londonbuildexpo.com/conference-agenda
