UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF SOUTH YORKSHIRE

SYMCA is delighted to be returning to the UK's Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) 2026, where it will be showcasing a truly South Yorkshire approach and style to its new Pavilion. If you’re visiting, come and say hello. We'd love you to see how we've gathered together some of the best of South Yorkshire in our UKREiiF home from home.

We’re located in Pavilion #12, Pavilion Square at the Royal Armouries in Leeds from 19-21 May.

Through our collaborative approach with Barnsley MBC, City of Doncaster Council, Rotherham MBC and Sheffield City Council to showcase the pride, purpose and prosperity of South Yorkshire to UKREiiF this year, on behalf of South Yorkshire. We have prepared a wide-ranging agenda of panel discussions and events over the three days. Our spotlight is on the many transformative and innovative initiatives across South Yorkshire, which are shaping the region into one of the most exciting and ambitious in the country.

Come and visit us to hear about a range of high‑quality investment opportunities aligned to our growth ambitions at UKREiiF. We’re showcasing impactful, partnership‑ready projects across South Yorkshire, from GatewayEast in Doncaster and The Seam in Barnsley Town Centre, to the Sheffield Innovation Spine and the Don Valley Corridor.

Meet the team, explore our vision, and find out how you can invest in places driving long‑term growth and innovation.

Day 1 : Tuesday 19 May 2026

08:30 – 09:45 and 14:00 – 16:30
Come and meet with Local Authority partners from across South Yorkshire

10:00 – 10:45 | City of Doncaster Council | GatewayEast – South Yorkshire’s largest development opportunity

Content	GatewayEast offers prime investment opportunities thanks to its strategic location, excellent connectivity and the reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport. With an ambitious mixed-use masterplan in place and an already thriving business community, it stands out as one of the UK’s most exciting destinations for investment.
Location	SYMCA Pavilion

11:00 – 11:45 | Barnsley Council | Invest in Barnsley: The Place of Possibilities

Content	We've built strong investment foundations through major regeneration, digital innovation, and a bold vision for inclusive economic growth. We're leading on healthcare and employment innovation with Health on the High Street and Pathways to Work, and our status as the UK's first Tech Town means there's more to come.
Location	SYMCA Pavilion

12:00 – 12:45 | Rotherham MBC | Next Stop Rotherham – The Gateway to the Future

Content	Rotherham is delivering an ambitious growth agenda, uniting major regeneration with world-leading innovation at the Advanced Manufacturing Park. Learn how Rotherham is helping shape Northern Powerhouse Rail and South Yorkshire’s future—creating a national transport hub, accelerating housing delivery, and unlocking prime opportunities for investment.
Location	SYMCA Pavilion

13:00 – 13:45 | SYMCA | South Yorkshire Showcase - Powering Regional Prosperity: South Yorkshire’s Growth Story

Content	Discover how South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard, is accelerating regional growth through bold investment and innovation. This session showcases the increasing momentum behind transformative regeneration, highlighting how strategic development is creating opportunity, boosting communities and businesses, and strengthening the region’s contribution to the wider UK economy for sustainable long-term prosperity.
Location	SYMCA Pavilion

Content

Discover how South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard, is accelerating regional growth through bold investment and innovation. This session showcases the increasing momentum behind transformative regeneration, highlighting how strategic development is creating opportunity, boosting communities and businesses, and strengthening the region’s contribution to the wider UK economy for sustainable long-term prosperity.

Location

SYMCA Pavilion

17:00 – 19:00 | SYMCA | Drinks Reception hosted by The Mayor and South Yorkshire Leaders | Sponsored by Arup

Content	Join South Yorkshire’s Mayor – Oliver Coppard and South Yorkshire’s Leaders to explore the investable propositions and opportunities available across South Yorkshire.
Location	SYMCA Pavilion

Day 2 : Wednesday 20 May 2026

08:30 – 09:45 and 15:00 – 16:30
Come and meet Local Authority partners from across South Yorkshire

10:00 – 10:45 | Rotherham MBC / Sheffield City Council / SYMCA | Don Valley Corridor: Rebuilding UK industrial strength for a new era

Content	South Yorkshire is set for a major step-change, with the Don Valley corridor—from Sheffield’s Innovation Spine to the Rotherham Gateway—emerging as the engine of innovation-led growth. Bringing together strengths in manufacturing, clean energy, defence, life sciences and the creative industries, this session unites partners to shape the next phase.
Location	SYMCA Pavilion

11:00 – 11:45 | Sheffield City Council | Sheffield Innovation Spine: Demand-Driven Delivery and a Pipeline Built for Growth

Content	As South Yorkshire’s innovation economy grows, the Sheffield Innovation Spine is adapting to stay ahead. This session will highlight how phase 1 has met company needs and anchored investment, before exploring how the next phase will unlock new sites, capacity, and opportunities. A discussion on ambition, readiness, and creating the conditions for businesses to scale.
Location	SYMCA Pavilion

12:00 – 12:45 | Doncaster MBC | Doncaster – the BEST place to do business

Content	Frequently ranked as a premier business location, Doncaster offers a high-quality environment for investment, property development and business growth. With major regeneration schemes transforming the city’s landscape, discover why Doncaster should be at the top of your list when considering new investment opportunities across an ambitious, fast growing city.
Location	SYMCA Pavilion

13:00 – 13:45 | Barnsley Council | Barnsley, the UK’s first Tech Town

Content	Barnsley has been backed by government as the UK’s first Tech Town, building on two decades of digital ambition and putting us at the forefront of the AI revolution. Driven by The Seam Digital Campus and plans for a National Centre for Digital Technologies, we want to become the UK’s leading digital town.
Location	SYMCA Pavilion

14:00 – 14:45 | Sheffield City Council | Sheffield on the Global Stage: Culture as a Catalyst for Growth

Content	Sheffield’s culture and creative industries are driving growth, innovation, and global connections. This panel explores how culture is a core driver of investment, talent, and the city’s international impact.
Location	SYMCA Pavilion

17:00 – 19:00 | SYMCA | Drinks Reception – Meet the South Yorkshire Investment Teams - Sponsored by Bentley

Content	Join the Investment Team from South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, Barnsley Council, City of Doncaster Council, Rotherham MBC and Sheffield City Council to explore the investable propositions and opportunities across South Yorkshire.
Location	SYMCA Pavilion

Day 3 : Thursday 21 May 2026

Content	The JESSICA Fund provides subsidised finance and flexible support to help deliver challenging development schemes while partnering closely with local authorities. Focused on driving regional impact and unlocking new investment opportunities, the Fund invites you to join a breakfast panel exploring how its approach can accelerate growth across South Yorkshire.
Location	SYMCA Pavilion

Content	Discover how The National Lottery Heritage Fund has partnered with South Yorkshire MCA, Sheffield City Council and community organisations to unlock the economic, social, and cultural potential of heritage. This session explores funding opportunities, place-based regeneration, and how public–private collaboration drives sustainable development, strengthens local identity, and revitalises communities.
Location	SYMCA Pavilion

If you are attending UKREiiF this year, please join us in Pavilion #12, Pavilion Square at the Royal Armouries, Leeds.

Interactive Portfolio

South Yorkshire offers a unique set of investment propositions that build upon our strong heritage of innovation-led manufacturing and engineering and we will be showcasing these at UKREiiF.

Whether you are looking to finance, design, develop or deliver on schemes, there are a variety of property investments available to you, which can be viewed via our interactive and visual online portfolio.

The Interactive Portfolio enables you to explore where our wide range of opportunities are, the primary functions of each site, surrounding public transport routes and key metrics for each of our investment propositions.