From ideas to impact: connecting research, policy and practice in place-based innovation.
Join city leaders, researchers and practitioners shaping the future of our places.

Your ticket includes:

• 2-day conference (Tue–Wed)
• Civic Reception at Southampton City Art Gallery
• Access to Key Cities Symposium (Thursday – separate registration required)

🎟 Early Bird from £145 – ends 30 June (limited)

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Shape the future of place-based innovation

Join a growing national and international community of city leaders, researchers, policymakers and practitioners working to create liveable—and lovable—places.

i-PLACE 26 brings together ideas, evidence and real-world practice across sectors to explore how places can be more sustainable, inclusive and connected to the people who live in them.

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What your ticket includes

Your ticket gives you access to the core conference across Tuesday 20 & Wednesday 21 October, including:

✔ All sessions and discussions
✔ Lunch and refreshments (both days)
✔ Entry to the Civic Reception at Southampton City Art Gallery
✔ Networking with leaders from across cities, universities, policy and industry

🎟 You can also attend the Key Cities Symposium on Climate Resilience (Thursday 22 October) at no extra cost (separate registration required).

Please note: the Speakers’ Dinner is by invitation only.

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Ticket options

🔹 Early Bird (limited availability – ends at midnight BST on 30 June)

• Early Bird – Conference Ticket – £195
• Early Bird – Conference Ticket (Public / Academic / Third Sector) – £145

👉 Best value – limited numbers available

🔹 Full Price

• Conference Ticket – £295
• Conference Ticket(Public / Academic / Third Sector) – £225

Discounted tickets are intended for:

• Local authorities and elected members
• Universities and research organisations
• Third sector and cultural organisations

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🎤 Call for Papers contributors

If your submission is accepted:

• Contributors from Key Cities and member universities may use their allocated places
• Other contributors will be eligible for a reduced conference rate

Full details will be provided following acceptance.

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🏙️ Key Cities & Member Universities

• Each member city and university receives 2 complimentary places
• These can be used for presenters or attendees
• Additional tickets are available with a 15% member discount

👉 Please use your access code when booking

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Who should attend?

This event is designed for those working on the future of places, including:

• Local authorities and city leaders
• Universities and researchers
• Policy professionals and think tanks
• Built environment, infrastructure and industry specialists
• Cultural organisations and community partners

Why attend?

i-PLACE is more than a conference—it’s a platform for collaboration and impact.

By attending, you will:

• Connect across sectors and disciplines
• Share and learn from practical innovation
• Contribute to shaping future policy and practice
• Engage with work that can lead to publication in the i-PLACE Compendium

Book early

Early Bird tickets are limited and expected to sell out.
Secure your place now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of our cities, towns and regions.

More information

For programme updates, Call for Papers and further details:
👉 www.i-place.uk