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For people who transform places
for the better and for everyone.
 

The Festival of Place returns 10 June 2026 for a one-day multi-track conference for 600 professionals working in the place-led regeneration, development, design, investment and stewardship of UK towns and cities. 

Learn from some of the most innovative minds in the ecosystem during an exciting day of talks, workshops and walking tours curated for our community of industry-leading property developers, local authorities, architects, housing associations, investors and designers committed to a sustainable and inclusive places.

In addition to our a major annual in-person conference, we also host deep-dive online learning events: Social Impact and Climate Resilience

 

Up next: Festival of Place: Climate Resilience 20- 21 October  - Six digital sessions across two long lunches. 


Discover new research and pilot projects. Consider adaptable places, climate strategies, and community-led initiatives for creating thriving places.

 

Early bird tickets on sale now and organisation members join for free, get involved here

 

 

 

 


 

 

10 June 2026 - See you there

 

Get your tickets now for The Festival of Place, taking place on 10 June 2026. This annual conference really is a festival, bringing together like-minded individuals for a day of fun and learning. 

 

Miss out on this years event? We've recorded 7 sessions at the 2025 Festival, with coverage from our Town Hall stage, all available in the talks section here 

 

 

 

 

Don't miss this – Get your tickets for 10 June 2026 now at 2025 prices 


And to celebrate this year's success, we're offering a 10% discount on tickets! Use code: JUNE10Offer closing soon!

 

or get an organisation membership now for additional benefits - all ticketing, membership questions and best offers james@thedeveloper.live

 

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Organisation membership: Get free tickets and exclusive access

Now is the best time to join as members to get a whole year of learning and development. Fulfil all your CPD requirements with a team or personal membership to all our events. Find out more about the exclusive benefits of being a member of the Festival of Place. 

 

 

 


 

 

For ticketing and general enquiries call James on 020 3326 7238 or james@thedeveloper.live

*Need financial support to attend? To ensure that our events are truly inclusive, we offer a number of free or discounted tickets to those that may need them. If you are on maternity/paternity leave, studying, part of a community group or have any other reason, please apply here for tickets for Festival of Place: Climate Resilience 2025

 

 

 

2025 speakers

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Adam Khan

Adam Khan

Alex Ely

Alex Ely

Alice Brownfield

Alice Brownfield

Amandeep Singh Kalra

Amandeep Singh Kalra

Anna Barker

Anna Barker

Basil Demeroutis

Basil Demeroutis

Charlotte Miller

Charlotte Miller

Dan Labbad

Dan Labbad

David West

David West

Davinia Khan

Davinia Khan

Dinah Bornat

Dinah Bornat

Dominique Staindl

Dominique Staindl

Dr Julia King

Dr Julia King

Dr Jutta Treviranus

Dr Jutta Treviranus

Emma Carter

Emma Carter

Emma Maier

Emma Maier

Eve Avdoulos

Eve Avdoulos

Faye Davies

Faye Davies

Gareth Atkinson

Gareth Atkinson

Harriet Saddington

Harriet Saddington

Hilary Satchwell

Hilary Satchwell

Imandeep Kaur

Imandeep Kaur

Jamie Wheeler

Jamie Wheeler

Jan Kattein

Jan Kattein

Jason Flanagan

Jason Flanagan

Jess Steele

Jess Steele

Jessica Noël-Smith

Jessica Noël-Smith

Jo-Anne Bichard

Jo-Anne Bichard

John Lewis

John Lewis

John Stiles

John Stiles

Jon Watson

Jon Watson

Jonny Anstead

Jonny Anstead

Jude Leighton

Jude Leighton

Julian Tollast

Julian Tollast

Karoline Soisalo de Mendonca

Karoline Soisalo de Mendonca

Kate Ingram

Kate Ingram

Lamé Verre

Lamé Verre

Laura Mark

Laura Mark

Laurence Neal

Laurence Neal

Leah Stuart

Leah Stuart

Leigh Johnson

Leigh Johnson

Lien Geens

Lien Geens

Liza Fior

Liza Fior

Luke Cross

Luke Cross

Marie Williams

Marie Williams

Marine Tanguy

Marine Tanguy

Mark Hepworth

Mark Hepworth

Matthew White

Matthew White

Michael Chang

Michael Chang

Mike Bodkin

Mike Bodkin

Natalie Hall

Natalie Hall

Neil Guthrie

Neil Guthrie

Nick Tyler

Nick Tyler

Nigel Hugill

Nigel Hugill

Nourhan Bassam PhD

Nourhan Bassam PhD

Olaide Oboh

Olaide Oboh

Olivia Theocharides-Feldman

Olivia Theocharides-Feldman

Peter Babudu

Peter Babudu

Peter Barber

Peter Barber

Professor Sir Michael Marmot

Professor Sir Michael Marmot

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EVENTS

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  • Climate Resilience,
  • 20 - 21 October 2025
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  • Festival of Pineapples,
  • Spring 2026
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  • Social Impact,
  • 2 - 3 February 2026
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  • Festival of Place,
  • 10 June 2026

 

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