Insights and Inspiration - March 2024

See what you missed and what's in the pipeline. Catch up on new uO initiatives, new content and meet new members.

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Events Recap...

In the past year uO members have organised over 50 gatherings. From an online Reality Check or Fireside Chat to joining colleagues at a Roundtable Lunch, Long Table dinner or Innovation Study Tour, uO events share three things: valuable insights, honest conversations, and real connections that lead to new business. Below some examples, click on the links to see a video, download summaries etc.

What Happens After?

Ukraine and Gaza need vision to inspire hope, to mobilise action and to rebuild. A provocative roundtable, 'Urbanism in an Age of Conflict' explored what must be done now...

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Investing in Change

Sponsored by SBS at Oxford University and 180 The Strand in London, 25 leaders debated the Future of Investment Management at uO's 5th Long Table Dinner. Click below for the report...

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Seeing Real Innovation

This fantastic Innovation Tour to Amsterdam introduced a group of uO members to the social enterprise, Makers Unite and the unique new co-living project Domüs Houthaven ...

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Coming Attractions...

Below are some of the events planned for the weeks ahead. The 'Drivers of Change' sessions are intended for those of you not heading to Cannes next week. They are a great example of how to build real connections and get valuable insights for a fraction of the time and cost!

Is AI the Future?

AI is transforming how we do business but what impact will it have on the built environment? uO Founder Bill Kistler joined a panel at an Iberian Property/EPRA's event. (uO Affiliates received a 30% discount)

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Visit the Home of Retail

Join this ACROSS MAGAZINE study tour to Istanbul on April 17-19. See the birthplace of retail, be inspired by recent developments and the people behind them. (a 10% discount for uO Affiliates)

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Square Ibiza

SQUARE 2024 will gather industry leaders for the 6th time on May 29-31. uO has been a proud partner for this extraordinary event from the beginning. (SQUARE offers uO Affiliates a 20% discount)

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Drive Change with...

Engage with Outcomes Advisors in different ways:

• Individual problem solvers
• Brainstorming workshops
• Project Teams

Outcomes Advisors are helping clients with a wide range of complex challenges in areas such as:

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