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East Riding of Yorkshire Council Leader Cllr Anne Handley said now was the time to shout about the great work going on in Yorkshire. Credit: Place North

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GALLERY | Place North MIPIM Delegation Dinner

10 February 2026 10:41 Comments (0)

For East Riding of Yorkshire Council Leader Cllr Anne Handley and Salford City Council head of partnerships and investment Sarah Ashurst, MIPIM is a chance to put their communities where they belong – on the global stage.

Both spoke at Place North’s Pre-MIPIM Delegation Dinner on 9 February, kicking off an evening of good food and good conversation as representatives from the North of England’s 60-company-strong delegation gathered together for the first time.

Handley pointed to East Yorkshire being home to the largest UK port by tonnage and the University of Hull’s provision for AI educational courses as two examples of how the region is worthy of attention. Ashurst delved into Salford’s regeneration projects, reminding those in attendance that Salford Crescent is just one of many projects in the pipeline. Both affirmed that their councils were open for business.

Scroll down to the bottom of this article to see a photo gallery from the event.

The dinner was held at the Castlefield Rooms in Manchester and was proof that the “MIPIM magic” can begin well before anyone steps foot in Cannes for the global property convention in March. In addition to hearing from Handley and Ashurst, those attending also received a sneak peek of Place North’s MIPIM programming. The result was a definite buzz in the room, which provided a taste of what is to come when MIPIM starts on 9 March.

Take the stress out of MIPIM. Become a Place MIPIM partner

MIPIM may be weeks away, but it is not too late to join the Place North of England delegation.

By joining the delegation today you have opportunities to secure discounted show tickets, access to our robust delegation-focussed seminars and conferences, and an invitation to our post-MIPIM delegation dinner on 27 April in Manchester where you can continue your Cannes conversations.

Get involved

Place has a dynamic array of services available to those looking to stand out from the crowd at MIPIM – chief among these is the addition of the North of England Suite for 2026.

This flexible indoor and outdoor space is ideal for project launches, private events, and cocktail hours. It will also be the home to Place North’s conference programming. This includes The Great Minds series, which puts a spotlight on innovative businesses and the local authorities in the North.

Interested in working with Place North? For more information or to book opportunities, contact Dino Moutsopoulos by calling 07803 988 112 or by emailing [email protected].

For Yorkshire and North East enquiries, you can speak with commercial director Sean O’Connor by calling 07951 561 234 or emailing [email protected].

We recognise the importance for both the public and private sectors in having local authorities at MIPIM. That is why we are offering special tailored packages for councils from just £6,950 that include MIPIM passes, opportunities to speak on the UK Stage, and access to all Place events.