Derby’s office potential to be showcased at MIPIM 2025

Team Derby is set to showcase Derby city centre’s potential as an office location at this year’s MIPIM global real estate exhibition.

Taking place in Cannes, France, from 11 to 14 March, MIPIM is regarded as the biggest property investment show in the world.

Once again, a combination of public and private sector partners will join members of Marketing Derby’s inward investment team to promote the city to investors from across the globe.

Making its pitch alongside other major UK cities, this year Derby will be launching the City Centre First for Offices Prospectus, showcasing office opportunities – both existing and planned – within Derby city centre.

As well as promoting its own schemes, Team Derby will also be supporting the activities of its partner organisations such as the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA).

John Forkin, managing director at Marketing Derby, said: “MIPIM provides cities like Derby with a unique opportunity to pitch to a wide range of investors and advisors.

“The event has 25,000 attendees so it can be daunting, but over the years, Team Derby has evolved focused and effective methods to meet with the right people and get our message across.”

Team Derby includes representatives from Derby City Council, Marketing Derby, EMCCA and the University of Derby.

This year, the city’s overarching message at MIPIM will be grounded in the city’s economic strengths.

Earlier this year, it was announced that Rolls-Royce Submarines had landed a £9 billion contract with the Ministry of Defence to provide nuclear power plants for a new fleet of submarines.

As a result of the contract, known as ‘Unity’, the engineering giant is investing heavily in its Raynesway site, creating thousands of jobs, while investing in the next generation of nuclear engineers.

Team Derby will be briefing investors on how they can tap into Derby’s rising reputation as a centre for nuclear technology – with incentives to be had at locations such as Infinity Park Derby, which has Investment Zone status.

As well as showcasing its potential as an office location, Team Derby will be at MIPIM plugging a number of other pipeline projects and opportunities within the city centre.

They include the Cultural Heart of City, which involve proposals for the former Assembly Rooms site.

Investors will also be briefed on the University of Derby’s wider plans for a City Campus, which would follow on from its impressive £70 million Cavendish Building that is due to open later this year.

As well as attending various presentations and meetings with potential investors, members of Team Derby will be representing the city at a number of key events. For the first time, the city will feature in the UK Hub and Estates Gazette City Playbook.

The Team Derby public/private sector partnership approach is one that has reaped dividends for the city in recent years in terms of attracting overseas investment.

It recently resulted in Derby being placed sixth within the Top 10 Small European Cities for FDI Strategy category in the prestigious Financial Times’ fDi European Cities and Regions of the Future 2025 rankings.

The rankings recognise cities who have devised the best strategy for attracting foreign direct investment.

During MIPIM, members of Team Derby will accept the city’s award at a special ceremony.

Team Derby will also be hosting its ever-popular MIPIM Breakfast event.
This year’s theme will focus on how the city’s strong economy provides opportunities for investment in the city centre and Infinity Park Derby.

For more information about Team Derby at MIPIM 2025 visit https://www.investinderby.co.uk/upcoming-events/.