Watch this space for speakers and programme details announced in the coming weeks and months.
Tuesday 20 October
Following registration and lunch we start exploring our theme with roundtables, keynotes and talks.
The first day is rounded off with a civic reception at Southampton City Art Gallery.
Wednesday 21 October
Briefing Breakfast: Horizon Europe and Erasmus.
Innovation in Action Conference exploring projects and research around the UK and beyond.
Selected projects will be published in our annual peer-reviewed compendium of place-based innovation, launching at the parliamentary dinner in Spring 2027
Thursday 22 October
The Key Cities Symposium: Climate resilience and adaptation
Pride in place | Arts and culture | Child- and age-friendly | Skills and jobs | Felt experience | Devolution | Healthy places | Housing | Climate resilience | Investment and regeneration