This session explores how universities can use AI to unlock value from estate data. Through case studies and a live demonstration, it shows how conversational AI can support evidence-based decisions, improve space utilisation, and enhance operational efficiency and user experience across campus facilities.

Two sessions explore sustainable planning for schools and colleges. One highlights Gower College Swansea’s net zero approach through investment-ready decarbonisation. The other examines new DfE CF2025 environmental standards, sharing insights to improve sustainability, consistency and delivery across future education projects in Wales.

Two sessions explore improving school design and outcomes in Wales. One highlights co-design with pupils through Shape My School, offering practical strategies for inclusive environments. The other shares research on total health performance, demonstrating how bio-based, well-ventilated schools can reduce harm and support healthier learning for future generations.

Two sessions focus on designing inclusive ALN environments. One explores Ysgol Cynefin’s delivery in Cardiff, highlighting collaboration and creating spaces that support belonging and wellbeing. The other examines trauma informed design, showing how thoughtful, evidence-based approaches can support emotional regulation, inclusion and positive outcomes for learners and staff.

WEPCo, alongside Flintshire and Rhondda Cynon Taf councils, has delivered four MIM schools including Mynydd Isa Campus. This session shares lessons from delivery and early operation, highlighting successes, challenges and the behaviours that enable effective public and private sector collaboration in modern education environments.

Two sessions focus on safety and performance in school buildings. One shares lessons from delivering timber-framed schools, highlighting wellbeing, carbon and cost benefits. The other explains upcoming Welsh building and fire safety legislation, exploring risks, compliance requirements and the challenges of balancing refurbishment with safety and performance standards.

Two sessions explore collaboration and reuse in further education. One highlights how partnership working can unlock funding, support co-design and contribute to town centre regeneration. The other examines adapting existing buildings to improve wellbeing, behaviour and learning, sharing insights from refurbishment, performance and user experience.

Neal O'Leary will provide an update on the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme