i-PLACE

by Key Cities Innovation Network

Connecting place with innovation, research and regional development

i-PLACE 26
Southampton 20-22 October

“Liveable (and loveable) places”

PROGRAMME

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

i-PLACE 26 concludes at lunchtime on Thursday

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THEME

“Liveable (and loveable) places”

Pride in place  |  Arts and culture  |  Child- and age-friendly  |  Skills and jobs  |  Felt experience  |  Devolution  |  Healthy places  |  Housing  |  Climate resilience  |  Investment and regeneration

INNOVATION PARTNERS

FOUNDATION PARTNERS

KEY CITIES INNOVATION NETWORK