More than 1,000 people gathered at the South Coast CPS 2024 event.

The event, held at St Mary's Stadium, brought together experts from the property, investment, and development sectors.

With 99 speakers, the event served as a hub for discussing the future of urban spaces, sustainable housing, and urban planning.

The stadium buzzed with activity, highlighting the strength of partnerships across various sectors.

Event spaces were named after sponsors, underlining their key role in the event.

Discussions at the event included sustainable housing communities and balancing growth with environmental concerns, led by experts from CBRE, Taylor Wimpey, and VIVID.

Urban regeneration workshops focused on Southampton and Bournemouth's Talbot Quarter, discussing how urban areas can adapt to modern living needs, sustainability, and economic growth.

Lucy Richmond, co-founder of South Coast CPS, said: "Together, we are building South Coast CPS into a platform that positions our region as the go-to destination for showcasing development and investment opportunities.

"By uniting our efforts, we aim to spotlight the region’s growth, profile its unparalleled opportunities, and attract talent and investment directly to us.

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"Our mission is clear: to grow South Coast CPS into the ultimate hub for development, investment, and innovation—closing the skills gap, fostering collaboration, and driving economic growth. Let’s show the world why the South Coast is the place to be."

Patrick Scanlon from CoStar provided an exclusive analysis of the South Coast property market, covering trends in office, industrial, and retail sectors.

The Bank of England presented an economic overview, discussing inflation stabilisation efforts and moderate growth forecasts.

Andrew Holder, the Bank’s Agent for Central Southern England, said: "The Bank of England is taking decisive action to ensure inflation returns to the two per cent target, reducing cost-of-living pressures and supporting businesses to invest and create jobs.

"While supply chain challenges and energy costs remain significant drivers, our monetary policy tools are focused on stabilising the economy and encouraging sustainable growth."

Experts from Prologis, Arup, and Moore Barlow discussed sustainability in the built environment, focusing on ESG integration and green leasing.

The South Coast CPS app recorded more than 135,880 interactions, facilitating networking and access to event content.