Surventrix Connect 2025 hailed a success
Surventrix Connect, the annual surveying event for the surveying sector, has been hailed a success at the Coventry Building Society Arena last month.
Business growth was the theme of this year's event sponsored by Sava. During the event, visitors could view the latest cutting-edge technologies and solutions from Surventrix, hear from a wide range of panelists and keynote speakers about various key topics affecting the sector, and top up their CPD credits.
The event featured a large range of exhibitors which enjoyed a busy event, and attendees could network with the full spectrum of the surveying sector.
A busy day for the Exhibitors at Connect
Exhibitors included many well-known companies in the sector, such as: Surveyor Share, Sava, FS Panel Management, JAMY, Pinnacle Surveyors, Rightmove, Your Surveyors, Sprift, Rebuild Cost UK, Ergos, Moasure, River Crest Surveyors, Surveyors UK and Lionheart.
This year’s keynote speakers were Simon Fisher from Ergos, Andrew Knight from RICS and Michael Holden from Holdens Chartered Surveyors.
A recap of the event:
Introductions
Surventrix Connect opens with introductions from Ian Bullock, Ben Darley and host Marion Ellis.
L-R: Ian Bullock (Surventrix), Ben Darley (Surventrix) & Marion Ellis (Love Surveying) open Surventrix Connect 25
Keynote: Philip Sparke, CEO of LionHeart.
LionHeart: What you need to know
This presentation provided information about the independent charity for RICS professionals and their families. LionHeart believe no-one should face a problem alone and can help you manage mental health issues like stress, anxiety or depression.
Keynote: Philip Sparke, CEO of LionHeart
Panel Discussion - RICS Home Survey Standards: What's next?
Panel: Joe Arnold, Steve Lees, Joe Ellison and Tim Kenny
In this session, delegates could hear an interactive discussion from the panel about the upcoming changes to the updated Home Survey Standard, Understand what the RICS aims are in the standard and what the sector's opportunities and risks look like.
L-R Steve Lees (RICS), Joe Arnold (Arnold & Baldwin), Tim Kenny (Tim Kenny Surveying) and Joe Ellison (Pinnacle Surveyors)
Keynote: Simon Fisher - ERGOS
Getting started with Cyber Essentials
As part of this presentation, Simon Fisher from ERGOS shared key tips for our delegates on protecting themselves and their businesses online, as well as the benefits of certification and the appropriate certification level for their companies.
Simon Fisher - ERGOS
Keynote: Michael Holden - LionHeart Ambassador
Following his health issues, Michael’s work to raise awareness, encourages early intervention, such as regular health check-ups and adopting healthier habits, to mitigate the risk of hypertension and its severe consequences.
In this special keynote from Michael Holden, we heard his inspirational story about tackling health, and the future.
Michael Holden - Holdens Chartered Surveyors
Keynote: Ben Darley
What’s next for Surventrix in 2025?
Big announcements from Surventrix were in store. CEO of Surventrix Ben Darley shared how the platform will add further value to your firm with a host of new features.
Ben Darley - Surventrix
Keynote: Sava Update from Hilary Grayson
Evolving Training and Recognition in Surveying
An informative update from Hilary on Sava’s work to broaden recognition for the Diploma while maintaining market balance for surveyors, new qualifications tailored for social housing professionals, and how referral fees support growth in residential surveying.
Hilary Grayson - Sava
Keynote: Andrew Knight
AI & Tech in Surveying
We then welcomed Andrew Knight, Global Data and Tech lead from RICS. In this presentation, Andrew discussed the findings from the latest Surventrix benchmarking survey and heard about how surveying firms tackling AI adoption.
Andrew Knight - RICS
Complaints Handling Panel
Panel: Timothy Allcott, Louise Avery, Katie Avery and Richard Ballam
If you have never received a complaint, it can be difficult to know where to begin when one arises. It’s imperative to consider proportionality when handling complaints. This panel focused on Complaint handling procedures, Disclosing conflicts, supporting team members and dispute resolution providing huge value for everyone who attended.
LR - Richard Ballam (Rickards Oliver), Louise Avery (Avery & Co), Katie Avery (Avery & Co) and Timothy Allcott (Allcott Associates LLP)
Getting your business noticed. How to thrive in 2025!
Panel: Ian Hughes, Nina Young, Alan Milstein, Emma Vigus and Zoe Baker
A brilliant session in which we discussed how companies can raise their profile in 2025, how closely to monitor competition, and if traditional marketing methods still work.
L-R Alan Milstein (Skyline), Nina Young (Surveyors UK), Emma Vigus (Women in Residential Property), Zoe Baker (Your Surveyors) & Ian Hughes (Surventrix)
Ian Bullock, Chief Operating Officer at Surventrix said:
“Surventrix Connect continues to be an excellent destination in the UK for exploring the world of business and technology across the surveying sector. Our main challenge as organisers is to ensure the exhibition evolves and stays relevant to the high-calibre visitors we attract each year.”
“This year, we can confidently say we exceeded our own expectations. We had an outstanding turnout of attendees eager to invest in the remarkable range of innovative technologies and exhibitors that were showcased at the event.”
This year's host, Marion Ellis from Love Surveying, did an amazing job providing insight and questions during the panels. A big thank you to you Marion from the Surventrix team!
Marion Ellis - Love Surveying
Thank you from Surventrix!
To our supporters, sponsors, strategic partners, attendees, venue support staff, event panelists, caterers, techies and the surveying community that came together and supported us, we appreciate your support!
Want to know if Surventrix is right for your firm? Book a demo of Surventrix here and find out what makes the platform built for our growing community of residential and commercial firms so special.
L-R Mandy Royal, Ryan Oakes, Ian Bullock, Ben Darley, Ian Hughes and Emma Laughton