fbe Sheffield members are invited to join this event to gain an insight into how Sheffield fbe is run. This is also an opportunity for you to raise any concerns, or questions that you may have for the Sheffield fbe Committee. This is free to attend but please note you must have booked in advance by clicking the 'Register' button below and you must be a current member of the fbe. The election of Committee members will be conducted at the meeting - we do have some Committee members looking to stand down with others standing for re-election.

Join us for our 52nd Anniversary AGM Dinner to be held this year at We The Curious at Millenium Square, Bristol. We are excited to be hosting again in central Bristol with a fast paced female speaker. Our charity for the evening will be - 1625 Independent People.
Limited availability of tickets

This years AGM will be held before the AGM Dinner at We the Curious. This year we have three retiring posts. If you would like to put yourself forward for the committee, please complete the Nomination Form and return before the 19th March 2026.

FBE East Midlands is excited to welcome you to an afternoon starting with our Annual General Meeting (AGM) followed by fun, food and fast bowling. You can enjoy some healthy competition whilst indulging in the delicious buffet and all this whilst networking with fellow professionals in the heart of Nottingham.

fft members are invited to join this event to gain an insight into how Leeds fft is run. This is also an opportunity for you to raise any concerns, or questions that you may have for the Leeds fft Committee. This is free to attend but please note you must have booked in advance by clicking the 'Register' button below and you must be a current member of the fft.

The Newcastle office market continues to evolve, with shifting occupier expectations, development and planning policy all shaping what comes next for the region. This Lunchtime CPD session will explore current market demand, key development activity and future growth and provide a planning update and an insight into current office trends.

Manchester Run Club - Join us for an exciting twist on networking with the FBE Manchester Run Club! Instead of meeting in a boardroom, we’ll take to the streets of Manchester for a relaxed 5km social run through the heart of the city.

Fraser Godfrey from Howells will provide an overview of the masterplan, the story behind securing BBC as the anchor tenant and the vision for the Tea Factory. Manbir Kaur from BDP (Executive Architect) will talk about the delivery challenges of restoring a 100 year old factory and how these have been overcome.

In support of International Women’s Day, we’re proud to be joined by an all-female panel celebrating the impact, insight and leadership of women working across property and development. The discussion will spotlight real experiences, career journeys and the value of diverse voices in shaping the built environment.

Greek Wine Tasting: 2-hour guided wine tasting experience exploring the past and present of Greek wine. Guests will learn about Greece’s unique terroirs and what makes Greek wines so special.

Members of fft Western branch are welcomed to join for the AGM at Temple Campus. The topics for confirmation will be the upcoming committee and officer roles for the year, as well as the updated branch documents. For anyone interested in becoming a committee member, we are taking applications for the 26/27 year.

FBE members are invited to join this event to gain an insight into how Leeds FBE is run. This is also an opportunity or you to raise any concerns, or questions that you may have for the Leeds FBE Committee. This is free to attend but please note you must have booked in advance by clicking the link button above and you must be a current member of the FBE.

fbe & fft - Spring Coffee Morning in Bath. Start the season with great conversations, good coffee, and new connections at our Spring Coffee Morning in the beautiful city of Bath, hosted in collaboration with fbe and fft.

Dough you want to discover how to make great pizza at home under the instruction of the Master Pizza Maker at Pizza Workshop? Then come and join the fft Western for a few hours of getting stuck into the art of pizza making!

Please join us for a relaxed mix and mingle lunch at The Hooch on the Quayside, kindly sponsored by Murphy Philipps Architects . This is a great opportunity to network with industry peers, share ideas, and build valuable connections in an informal setting.

Join us on the 23rd February for a breakfast networking and CPD event at Cloud 23 Cocktail Bar!
Joshua Dickerson, Director of Place at BWB, will be delivering a ten minute presentation that shares strategies to tackle urban growth and foster sustainable development, focusing on innovative solutions for creating liveable, resilient cities.

Burn off the Christmas turkey, and have a great indoor adrenaline-fueled afternoon at the Velodrome! Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or a curious beginner, this event offers a unique opportunity to experience the thrill of track cycling on The Geraint Thomas Velodrome, one of just five indoor velodromes in the UK.

Morning Yoga & Networking with FFT - Start your day with intention, movement, and meaningful connection. Join us for an uplifting vinyasa flow designed to energise your body, focus your mind, and prepare you for the day ahead.

Guest Speaker - Sir Andy Street, who served as the first Mayor of the West Midlands from 2017 to 2024, helping to establish the West Midlands Combined Authority and oversee a huge influx of public and private investment into his home region. He was awarded a CBE in 2015 for services to economic growth, and was knighted in 2025 for services to public service.

Please join us for our bi-monthly ‘Coffee and Catch Up Networking Event’. This is a great opportunity to network with like-minded peers over a coffee (or tea) and breakfast. This event is kindly being sponsored by Arc Design Studio

We've teamed up with The Padel Team again for another introduction to one of the fastest growing inclusive sports in Europe! So, want to start playing padel, or just looking to find out a bit more about the sport everyone is talking about? Well, we've got the right event for you!

Join us for our popular FBE Leeds Predictions 2026 event. Gerald Jennings returns to chair the event with speakers that will include representatives of Leeds City Council, industry and legal professionals.

We are pleased to be returning to the lovely 808 Cafe, near the top of Christmas Steps, for another installment of our ever popular coffee and pastry networking breakfast to kick start 2026!

Join fbe Sheffield at Sheffield Forgemasters for lunch and an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the UK’s largest open die forge!

Come network over a sandwich lunch, a presentation from VINCI Building on the New Forge Building project and a guided site tour to explore a site that combines centuries of heritage with modern innovation.

Join us for a morning of breakfast, networking and insight. Our guest speaker, Simon Phillips, Senior Director at CBRE, will take us through the current state of the property market within the West Midlands region and in particular Birmingham, looking at forthcoming projects and opportunities for 2026.

The fbe Great Western Christmas Lunch is continuing at the fabulous Bristol Harbour Hotel in the heart of the City’s historic banking quarter. Pre-lunch drinks will be available at the Sansovino bar or the Gold bar. 

Richard Lawrence is the Executive Director of Place, Prosperity & Sustainability at Birmingham City Council. In this role, he plays a key part in creating a successful Birmingham and will provide an update on the 'Our Future City Plan'.

Now a firm fixture in our annual events calendar, we would love for you to join the fbe for our annual festive feast. You will be welcomed with a glass of fizz and will have the opportunity to network before sitting down to enjoy a delicious Brazilian rodizio meal. Our chosen sponsor Martin House Hospice will also be in attendance to update us on their 'big build'. This event is kindly sponsored by Perspectives and VINCI Building.

FFT is excited to invite you to our Christmas social, at Matt and Phred’s jazz bar in the Northern Quarter, for an evening of great company and great music. The very talented Ellen Beth-Abdi band will be performing some of Billie Holiday’s most loved and timeless pieces.