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The Develop Croydon Forum is a private-sector led group that collaborates on a programme of initiatives to help shape Croydon's future.

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#DCConf25 wraps up!

Afternoon keynotes created an impact as conversations continued at the Drinks Reception.

☑️@howarddawber OBE, Deputy Mayor for Business & Growth
☑️Cédric Laurier, CTO, @Gatwick_Airport

Signal Brewery beers and @MontyBojangles truffles were a treat.

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Our Conference chair wraps Croydon: Game On!

Afternoon highlights:
✅@urw_group Update on the Regeneration of the Town Centre
✅Stay, Play, Explore: Tourism, Leisure and the Fun Economy
✅The Power of Sport: Driving Placemaking and Investment

Next: Drinks Reception!

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On to the second half of Croydon: Game On!

A morning full of ideas, insight and big-picture thinking on Croydon’s growth. Now we move into an afternoon of panels, keynotes and networking.

Tell us what stood out for you👇

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🍽️Lunch time at Croydon: Game On!

We hope you enjoyed Caribbean flavours from local business Dub Pan. Events happening:
✅ Walking Investor Tour with SHW Property
✅ Croydon College Tour
✅ Meet the Planners session with @yourcroydon

How it went👇

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Our breakout sessions...

🏡Keys in Doors: Accelerating Housing Delivery explored unlocking sites and @LDN_gov funding to accelerate housing delivery.

🎮Taking Creative Industries to the Next Level showcased Croydon’s rise as a hub for gaming and creative tech.

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☕Time for a hot drink as Croydon: Game On has begun with energy!

Highlights so far👇
✅ Welcome from our chair Samantha Simmonds
✅ Opening keynote by @JasonForCroydon
✅ Our first panel: Game on for Growth

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Full programme: https://t.co/9sz7qb4gGa

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We are at @FairfieldHalls for Croydon: Game On!

Join us from 9 am for a day of knowledge sharing, networking and action as we will push play on investment, innovation and infrastructure backed by @JasonForCroydon's Town Centre Vision and the borough’s Growth Plan.

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📢 @Gatwick_Airport opens applications for 2026 graduate scheme to begin on 1 September 2026 and last between 2 and 3 years.

Roles:
✅2 Construction Engineering Graduates
✅1 Data Analyst Graduate
✅1 Data Analyst Graduate

Deadline: 21 November

More: https://t.co/WBURMPtThg

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Croydon: Game On is tomorrow!

📍@fairfield_halls

It is time to push play on investment, innovation and infrastructure. With dynamic partnerships and a clear plan for delivery, Croydon is a place where everyone has a stake and everyone can win.

https://t.co/9sz7qb4gGa

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📣 Croydon College joins Croydon: Game On as a partner.

Croydon College offers the largest selection of vocational courses in the Croydon, tailored towards real working environments and with a dedicated team of specialist teaching staff.

Get your ticket: https://t.co/IbpQdG6wjs

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Croydon: Game On is delighted to introduce new speakers:

✔️Mark Baigent, @yourcroydon
✔️Charles Twist, @Schroders
✔️Jett Glozier, Sound Diplomacy
✔️Lucy Bawden, Pocket Creatives
✔️Ulrika Högberg, All England Lawn Tennis Club

Get your ticket: https://t.co/KcfN5E08Gx

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.@Judge_Priestley Solicitors recognised in The Legal 500 UK 2026 across a broad range of practice areas and for individual excellence, reflecting their sustained commitment to delivering expert, pragmatic advice and outstanding client service.

More: https://t.co/AavVTA9VPV

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✍️@LSBU writes an exclusive.

Titled “Bring your creative vision into reality: The XR Studio at London South Bank University,” the article explores their remarkable platform which prototypes, experiments and delivers extraordinary immersive experiences.

https://t.co/KkHX9HbTLr

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We welcome several leading voices from @urw_group to our conference programme.

✅Adam Smith, Strategic Development Director
✅Prue Hay, Development Manager
✅Tim Hurstwyn, Project Director
✅Rachel Belam, Head of Food, Beverage and Leisure Leasing

🎟️: https://t.co/KcfN5E0Gw5

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Croydon: Game On welcomes keynote speaker Cédric LAURIER, @Gatwick_Airport.

A graduate of the École des Ponts et Chaussées and the Institut Français d’Urbanisme, he has held senior roles at @VINCI and @ParisAeroport, and is now CTO at London Gatwick.

🎟️: https://t.co/KcfN5E0Gw5

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.@yourcroydon has launched a free early-intervention service to support landlords:
✔️To keep people in their homes
✔️ Avoid unnecessary eviction proceedings and costs
✔️ Reduce the impact of homelessness

More: https://t.co/6LWqn98y1g

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📣 We are pleased to welcome Howard Dawber OBE as a keynote speaker at Croydon: Game On.

The Deputy Mayor for Business and Growth at the Mayor of London’s office will be speaking at the 3:10 pm keynote.

Join us on 6 November at @fairfield_halls. Ticket: https://t.co/KcfN5E0Gw5

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Croydon: Game On returns on 6 November in just a week.

Join us to explore the role of policy and funding in housing delivery, growth opportunities, the rise of gaming and creative enterprise, how the “fun economy” attracts investment and more.

Book now: https://t.co/IbpQdG7490

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Stanhope has become Better Buildings Partnership's newest member.

Stanhope leverages its business as a force for environmental and social good, aiming to deliver buildings and urban spaces that are resilient, sustainable and community focused.

More: https://t.co/JjbsKcQRjU

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Our Taking Creative Industries to the Next Level Panel is now complete. Held at 11.30 am, our speakers will be:
✅Kristina Pulejkova, @LSBU
✅Herty Owusu, The Creative Digital Lab
✅Marcus Hundsnes, DISAUTHORITY
✅Michael French, Games London

Ticket: https://t.co/IbpQdG7490