What to Expect at this VIP Forum
Join us for this exclusive VIP event designed to give you the edge in today’s mortgage and property market. The day kicks off with coffee, networking, and a warm welcome from the Connect team, setting the stage for a high-impact programme of insights and strategies.
You’ll hear from Octopus as they unpack their greener development commercial products, our own Darren Perry, Head of the Specialist Placement Team, who will share his expertise on second-charges for business purposes and effective packaging. Our partners at Grant Thornton will reveal the tax implications of mergers and acquisitions, and the new wave of digitalisation impacting sole traders and landlords.
After a networking lunch, join Liz for a cutting-edge session on AI and tech innovations in the mortgage world, followed by Stephen Christmas of Octopus, as he dives into the latest in Bridging and Buy-to-Let and a round-up by Kevin on Connect’s latest updates to keep you ahead of the curve.
This is your opportunity to connect with experts, explore innovative solutions, and leave inspired with actionable ideas to grow your business.
The day concludes with all guests invited to join us at a nearby hostelry for drinks, hosted by Octopus.
Our Hosts

10.00 Arrival & Refreshments
10.30 Welcome & Updates
10.45 Octopus Capital | Development Commercial Greener Products
11.30 Connect | Seconds for Business Purpose & Effective Packaging
12.15 Grant Thornton UK | M&As Taxation | Impact of new Digitalisation
13.00 Lunch
13.45 Connect | AI & Tech Update in the Mortgage World
14.45 Octopus Capital | Bridging and BTL Insights
15.30 Connect | Network Updates & Wrap up
16.00 Drinks hosted by Octopus Capital
Location of the event
Octopus Capital
33 Holborn
London EC1N 2HT
Information for Travel
To 33 Holborn:
Holborn Station: Central and Piccadilly lines. This is the most direct option.
Russell Square: Piccadilly line. Slightly closer than Holborn.