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Innovation, Investment & MIPIM: DIB & Starship to Host Exclusive Event Ahead of Cannes Real Estate Festival

Downtown in Business, in partnership with Starship, is bringing together leading investors, developers, city leaders, and innovators for a high-impact briefing ahead of MIPIM — the world’s premier real estate and investment festival. This exclusive event will take place at the Starship offices in Birkenhead on Thursday 5th March, and will spotlight major development opportunities across UK cities, explore emerging innovation shaping the built environment, and outline how businesses, local authorities, and investors can maximise their presence and influence at MIPIM 2026.

Downtown in Business, in partnership with Starship, is bringing together leading investors, developers, city leaders, and innovators for a high-impact briefing ahead of MIPIM — the world’s premier real estate and investment festival.

This exclusive event will take place at the Starship offices in Birkenhead on Thursday 5th March, and will spotlight major development opportunities across UK cities, explore emerging innovation shaping the built environment, and outline how businesses, local authorities, and investors can maximise their presence and influence at MIPIM 2026.

The Managing Director of Starship Dave Dargan said:

“At Starship we are focussed on creating and backing innovative ideas, unlocking investment, and accelerating growth in cities and city regions. Partnering with Downtown in Business on thi event is a natural fit – they bring influence, credibility, and a powerful network that connects business leaders with decision-makers and investors. 

“This event offers the opportunity for businesses to hear from a range of top speakers about some of the opportunities and plans that will presented in Cannes, whilst also showcasing some of the great things that are already happening in the Liverpool City Region and the wider North West.”

DIB chief executive and group chair Frank McKenna added:”   

“Expect senior-level insight, commercial intelligence, and meaningful connections — from regeneration and infrastructure to inward investment, smart cities, and future-focused property strategies.

“Whether you are attending MIPIM or looking to capitalise on the investment momentum it creates, this event is designed to highlight opportunities for business, regeneration, and economic growth.”.

For further details of the event please email: [email protected]

Please note places are strictly limited and is open to DIB members and members of the Invest Liverpool City Region group

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