Join us for our next People-Innovation-Place Summit #PIPbyWiP where we will be exploring the theme ‘Inspiring Innovation’ and, once again, will be bringing you engaging speakers from the built environment sector and beyond, with panel discussions to get you thinking outside the box and workshops that will challenge and enlighten you. And, of course, there will be lots of opportunity to network, meet old friends and make new contacts.

Summit Itinerary

8.30-9.30            Registration and Breakfast Reception sponsored by LUC 

9.30 -9.45            Welcome address - Sam McCabe, National Chair of Women in Property 

                             Introduction to the day, Dr Ria Meera Munshi, Summit Host 

9.45 -10.30          Panel "Working in harmony: innovating for dignity, difference and nature"  led by CIVIC

10.30-11.00          Mid morning refreshments 

11.00-11.45           Presentation "Cultivating inclusive and green transport"  Susan Leadbetter, WSP

11.45 - 12.30         Presentation with PLACED, innovative engagement working with the faces of the future.

12.30 - 1.30           LUNCH 

1.30 - 3.30            Choice of three workshops (select two) OR walking tour (all booked in advance)

3.30 - 4.00            Afternoon refreshments 

4.00-5.00              Wrap-up and closing speeches with Dr Ria Meera Munshi 

5.00 - 6.30            Drinks Reception followed by evening Fringe Events (details below)

Further information is available via our Summit Home Page including guidance on travel and accommodation.

You are also invited to join us for our pre-Summit drinks event, in partnership with Insider Media, on 22 April 2026 from 5-8pm.

Fringe Events

Fringe events are available to book separately to the main Summit. 

Morning Run - 23 April 2026 - 7am to 8am

Sip ‘n’ Paint - 23 April 6pm to 7:30pm

Post Summit Drinks - 23 April 2026 - 8pm to 10pm

Salford Rum Tasting - 23 April 2026 - 8pm to 10pm 

Site Tour of Sister by Liz Bamber - 24 April 2026 - 8am to 10am

Exploring Place – Health & Wellbeing - 24 April - 9am to 11am

Invisible Cities Walking Tour - 24 April 2026 - 9:30am to 11 am

#PIPbyWiP

Registration Deadline: 19 April 2026

This event is CPD Accredited (7 hours)

Event Contact: Events Team