Impact Session at Nicholsons

Session No.3 Mindful Development in the Ox–Cam Corridor

Mindful Development in the Ox–Cam Corridor

Creating places where people, business and nature thrive.

The Oxford–Cambridge Arc presents one of the most significant growth opportunities in the UK — but with that opportunity comes responsibility. As momentum builds across the region, the founders of Nicholsons invite developers, architects, designers, engineers, and infrastructure specialists to explore how we can shape a more mindful future for development in the Ox–Cam corridor.

This event will investigate how business premises can be designed and delivered in ways that work with climate and nature, not against them — achieving better outcomes for people, place and planet.

From green infrastructure to nature-positive design, delegates will hear how taking time to understand the landscape, biodiversity, and local community needs can unlock truly sustainable, highly desirable, future-proofed commercial environments. When nature becomes a partner in every development decision, the results are not only environmentally responsible — they’re more commercially resilient, more inspiring, and more valuable.

Join us as we bring together a panel of leading property developers, landscape architects, and built-environment designers with ambitious visions for the region. Together, they will share insight into:

• How mindful and nature-positive principles can strengthen commercial development viability
• Opportunities for businesses expanding or relocating within the Ox–Cam corridor
• The role of design, engineering and landscape architecture in creating places people love

Whether you are planning future expansion, enabling regional infrastructure, or designing the next generation of workplaces, this session will help you understand how mindful development can set new standards for sustainability, wellbeing, and economic success across the Arc.

Be part of the conversation. Be part of shaping the region’s future.

About Nicholsons

Nicholsons is an environmental, forestry and landscape consultancy, with contracting, based in Oxfordshire (also operating in Northamptonshire and Gloucestershire). The company has evolved to deliver integrated services across landscape design, forestry, woodland and tree management, and ecosystem services.

At the heart of Nicholsons is a commitment to placing sustainability at the centre of everything they do — aligning client ambitions with environmental values.

With a team of 200+ professionals and a track record of innovation, Nicholsons works from concept to delivery on projects for private, commercial and institutional clients — creating beautiful, resilient places for both people and planet.

Who can attend this event?

• Guests invited by our host and B4
• OBS2026 Sponsors – maximum of two tickets per Gold sponsor and one each for Silver and Bronze sponsors
• OBS2026 Ticketholders – access for named ticketholder only per Impact Session

If the above categories do not apply to you, you will need to purchase a ticket to the Oxfordshire Business Summit 2026 on 15th May 2026 which will also give you* access to all OBS2026 Impact Sessions. Please click on the link below to purchase your Oxfordshire Business Summit ticket/s and we will send you a code to register for this and the other Impact Sessions, but please note places are subject to availability.

*Access to OBS2026 Impact Sessions is only for the purchaser of OBS2026 tickets.

Oxfordshire Business Summit 2026 Tickets, Fri, May 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM | Eventbrite

This event is limited to 50 guests

Parking: Ample Parking on-site

Refreshments of tea, coffee and pastries will be provided.