Get ready to thrive in 2025

The unmissable surveying conference of the year

January 30th 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena

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Why attend?

Even more industry specialists

All our panel speakers are surveyors working ‘at the coal face’ of surveying, compliance, technology and client experience. We have a diverse range of people, with a strong ethos of collaboration and support.

Get 7 hrs of formal CPD

You and your team will be able to earn seven hours of formal CPD. Following the event, we will provide a certificate of attendance! 

It’s great value

The event cost is £110+VAT, including a full day of learning, 7hrs formal CPD, great networking opportunities, food and refreshments.

A top venue

Coventry Building Society Arena will be the venue for the day, with free parking, a local train station and hotel accommodation. The food and refreshments will be
great too!

The topics that matter

Our panelists will tackle topics such as marketing strategy, compliance, complaints and RICS Home Survey Standards. Ask them a question, get their advice, and share your experiences.

Preparing for the year ahead

Business growth is not just about scaling up, but also finding efficiencies in your business. This includes identifying new technologies that can save costs, and finding out what other firms recommend when adopting strategies and methods that can promote your business.

Panel & Speakers

Agenda Highlights

8:45 - 9:45 | Registration, Breakfast and Networking
Kickstart your day by connecting with your peers and enjoying a hearty breakfast.

9:45 - 9:50 | Welcome and Introduction
Ian Bullock and Ben Darley open Connect 25 and welcome your compare Marion Ellis!

9:50 - 10:00 | LionHeart: What you need to know
Philip Sparke, CEO of LionHeart, provides information about the independent charity for RICS professionals and their families.

10.00 - 10.40 | Panel Discussion | RICS Home Survey Standards: What's next?
Discover the latest changes to the Home Survey Standards, ask questions and explore opportunities and risks.

11.15 - 11.50 | Keynote: Simon Fisher | Getting started with Cyber Essentials
Find out why it’s so crucial to protect you and your firm than ever before.

11.50 - 12.30 | Keynote: Michael Holden | LionHeart Ambassador
Hear Michael Holden’s truly inspirational story about tackling health, and the future.

12.30 - 12.50 | What’s next for Surventrix in 2025?
Big announcements incoming from Surventrix. Discover how the platform will add further value to your firm.

12.50 - 13.00
Sava Update from Hilary Grayson | Evolving Training and Recognition in Surveying  
An update on Sava’s work to broaden recognition for the Diploma while maintaining market balance for surveyors, new qualifications tailored for social housing professionals, and how referral fees support growth in residential surveying.

14.00 - 14.30 | Surventrix Tech Forward Survey
Andrew Knight from RICS will outline the findings from the latest Surventrix benchmarking survey.

14.30 - 15.15 | Panel Discussion | Complaints Handling Panel
If you have never received a complaint, it can be difficult to know where to begin when one arises. It’s imperative to consider proportionality when handling complaints.

15.45 - 16.15 | Panel Discussion | Getting your business noticed. How to thrive in 2025!
In this session, we'll look at how to capture the attention of your audience and raise your profile in 2025.

FAQs

  • Surventrix Connect 25 takes place on 30th January 2024.

  • Connect 25 will be held at Coventry Building Society Arena, Judds Ln, Coventry CV6 6GE,

    There is a train station close by (5 mins walk) Coventry Arena Train Station

    Arena Park Shopping Centre
    Classic Drive
    Coventry
    West Midlands
    CV6 6AS

    We recommend that you check train times before travelling.

    This station is located within walking distance of Coventry Building Society Arena (approx. 5 mins). 

  • Connect 25 starts at 9:00 am and finishes at 5:00 pm.

    There is a hotel (and casino) on site if you require it.

  • You can find your ticket via our ticket partner Ticket Tailor. You can print it or show it on your phone on the day of the event.

  • Casual (with a side of business). We will have a photographer there snapping away at the event too!

  • Connect gathers ambitious leaders from the industry to discover, learn and enable actionable change to tackle the biggest issues in the surveying industry. From students to large firms, this event will appeal to everyone.

    Our speakers offer insight, commentary, and debate to empower you to build even better firms with a carefully curated list of speakers. Supercharge your mindset, toolset, and skillset.

Proudly supported by our partners

  • Sava
  • Surveyors UK
  • Love Surveying
  • FS Panel
  • JAMY Surveyor Support
  • BE Conservation
  • Off Mains Solutions
  • Pinnacle Surveyors
  • Rightmove
  • Moasure
  • RICS LionHeart
  • Coventry Building Society Arena
  • JMW
  • Your Surveyors
  • River Crest Surveyors
  • Ergos
  • Women in Residential Property
  • Rebuild Cost UK

Ian Bullock - Surventrix

“Connect brings interactive, hands-on learning opportunities, inspiration from across the industry, and a chance to connect with like-minded surveyors through an array of useful, challenging, fun and thought-provoking sessions.”