Regenerate Central South Annual Conference
Central South – Accelerating Regional Growth
Our Regenerate Central South Conference brings together stakeholders and investors around the Central South region in a bid to use exclusive industry expertise and knowledge to drive investment in the region. The title for the conference in June 2026 is Accelerating Regional Growth and speakers will be announced in the new year.
The conference is a fantastic opportunity for potential investors, developers, agents and consultants to debate the ambitions for the Central South region, ensuring that we retain competitiveness and productivity into the future.
For more information on our partnership opportunities or to book a stand in our Meet the Site Owner Zone, please contact Leigh-Sara Timberlake, Group CEO: leigh@businesssouth.org
If you would like to apply to speak at the event, please email: events@businesssouth.org
Event Speakers

Mark Perry
Mark became Chief Executive of VIVID in April 2017 from his role as Chief Executive of Sentinel and previously as Group Commercial Director at Affinity Sutton, now Clarion.
Mark’s well known in the sector with over 25 years of experience in housing and is a key business figure in the region and beyond. He also has a strong commercial background and a master’s degree in business administration.
Mark is Chair of the National Housing Federation’s South East Sounding Board, a Non-Executive Director at McCarthy & Stone (Shared Ownership), and Chair of Business South’s Housing Action Group.
Previously, he was the Senior Independent Director at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.







