Our 2026 themes and pillars

Delivering places & communities with purpose Creating sustainable, people centred places supported by long-term stewardship.
Driving regeneration & levelling up Supporting regions to catalyse investment and economic growth.
Infrastructure, energy & net zero delivery Leading on clean, resilient infrastructure and low carbon solutions.
Futureproofing assets & portfolios Providing strategic clarity through ESG, viability, and digital transformation.
Unlocking housing & mixed-use growth Delivering high-quality, sustainable housing and mixed-use developments.

Cha Lounge, 24–26 Dock Street, Leeds LS10 1JF

Cha Lounge is an independent cafébar located in central Leeds.

It sits just south of the river and is approximately a 5–7 minute walk from Leeds city centre, accessible via Bridge End or The Calls. See here for full directions >

Meet the Carter Jonas Delegates

  • Alexandra Houghton
  • Matt Lee
  • Sarah Cox
  • Jon Pinkerton
  • Lee Richards
  • Tim Clement
  • Lucy George
  • Andy Clark
  • Ryan Dean
  • Katy Davis
  • Darren Hetherington

Fringe & social events

NextGen Drinks – Tuesday 19 May, 4–5pm
Hosts: Izzy Pain & Alexandra Houghton

Carter Jonas Happy Hour – Wednesday 20 May, 5–8pm
Hosts: Sarah Cox & Izzy Pain

Full Carter Jonas Event Calendar

Below is the consolidated schedule including breakfasts, lunches, themed sessions, socials, and partnership events. café 

Tuesday 19 May
Event name Objective Time Hosts Location
Networking breakfast Networking 08:00 - 10:00 Alexandra Houghton Carter Jonas café
Energy - Behind the meter opportunities Networking: Business development 08:30 - 10:00 Jamie Baxter Carter Jonas office
Consenting session Session 11:00 - 12:30 Kate Girling Carter Jonas office
Science & tech lunch Session networking 12:30 - 14:30 Matt Lee & Ryan Dean Carter Jonas café
Consenting social Social N/A Kate Girling Box Bar, Leeds
NextGen Drinks NextGen networking 16:00 - 17:00 Izzy Pain Carter Jonas café
Wednesday 20 May
Event name Objective Time Hosts Location
Networking breakfast Networking 08:00 - 10:00 Alexandra Houghton Carter Jonas café
Kanda x Carter Jonas P&D breakfast Networking 08:30 - 10:00 Katy Davis & Theo Tighe TBC
Public sector lunch* Networking 12:30 - 15:30 Alexandra Houghton & Jon Pinkerton
Lamb & Flag, Leeds
Industrial networking lunch Sector networking 12:00 - 14:00 Rich Harris & Tim Clement Carter Jonas café
P&D Planning & Masterplanning lunch* Sector deepdive 11:00 15:00 Johnny Clayton, Colin Brown & Sarah Cox Gaucho
Main drinks event* Networking 17:00 - 20:00 Sarah Cox & Izzy Pain Carter Jonas office
Thursday 21 May
Event name Objective Time Hosts Location
Networking breakfast Networking 08:00 - 10:00 Alexandra Houghton Carter Jonas café

Additional themed strands

  • Jon P
  • Industrial: Tim C / Rich Harris
  • Living: Lee / Ryan
  • Agency
  • Science & Tech