i-PLACE 25
by Key Cities Innovation Network
A unique gathering of leading-edge innovators shaping new approaches to place
i-PLACE 25 SALFORD
26-27 November 2025
“Innovation Districts and Ecosystems:
Boosting Growth and Opportunity”
Cllr NAOMI TWEDDLE
The shape of things to come
Prof. TONY TRAVERS
What devolution?
Prof. NIC BEECH
Innovation in action
Prof. REBECCA MADGIN
Places not spaces
TARA SOLESBURY
Who are the creators now?
Cllr JOHN MERRY
Unlocking our potential
AMY CARROLL
Engineering the future
SARIE MAIRS SLEE
Culture opening new horizons
PROGRAMME
Day 2 – Innovation in Action
Keynote speakers from national policy and R&I strategy
Local innovation deep-dives from across the network
Selected projects will be published in our 2026 peer-reviewed collection,
launching at the parliamentary dinner
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CALL FOR PAPERS
“Innovation Districts and Ecosystems: How does innovation drive resilience and growth in cities and towns all over the UK?”
KEY CITIES INNOVATION NETWORK
