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i-Place 25: Innovation Districts and Ecosystems

Wed 26 Nov 2025 11:00 AM - Thu 27 Nov 2025 5:00 PM University of Salford

i-Place 25: Innovation Districts and Ecosystems

Wed 26 Nov 2025 11:00 AM - Thu 27 Nov 2025 5:00 PM University of Salford

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i-PLACE 25 is a two-day gathering of leading innovators from cities and universities around the UK, exploring novel approaches to the challenges and opportunities in our cities, towns and communities. The theme of i-PLACE 25 is: “Innovation Districts and Ecosystems – Boosting Growth and Opportunity”.

Organised by the Key Cities Innovation Network (a collaboration involving leaders from the 25-member group of Key Cities and a dozen universities based in Key Cities), i-PLACE 25 offers a two-day programme of events hosted by the University of Salford and Salford City Council.

  • The first day, Wednesday 26 November, will include joint events with BEYOND Conference at the Lowry and a civic reception hosted by Salford City Council.
  • The second day, Thursday 27 November, is the annual conference of the Key Cities Innovation Network with presentation of innovation projects and case studies and keynote speakers from industry, government and civil society.

For further information and to download the Call for Papers for the conference on Thursday visit the i-PLACE website.

All member universities and member cities are invited to take part in the conference, with up to two free tickets available per member organisation, including those presenting papers ands case studies. A separate registration is required for each delegate using the delegate's name and email address.

Tickets provide delegate registration for the Conference on Thursday, plus complimentary entry to other i-PLACE 25 events over the two days. To register, press SELECT TICKETS.

Details about general admission tickets to attend i-PLACE 25 events will be announced on the i-PLACE website and on this page closer to the event. Non-members and partners wishing to attend, please sign up for updates here or contact secretariat@keycitiesinnovation.org.