Event summary
This Event is open to Members and Non-Members.
- Date:
- Thursday 20 November, 2025
- Time:
- 13:30 - 18:30
- Location:
- Weightmans, 1 Hardman Square, Manchester, M3 3EB
- Price information:
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Public Sector – Local and Central Government £0.00
Private Sector – Property £0.00
PropTech – Supporting planning and delivery £0.00
Prices are exclusive of VAT
Regional Innovation Roadshows 25/26 | Manchester
Driving engagement between local authorities in the North West, developers, and innovators to unlock the region’s housing potential.
Date: Thursday 20 November 2025
Location: Weightmans
Time: 13:30 – 18:30
Intro/ What are Regional Roadshows-
The Regional Innovation Roadshows is part of our PropTech Growth Programme with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. These events will provide an opportunity to foster deeper understanding between Central government, Local government, Developers and Investors, share insights on challenges and opportunities, and explore how to realise the benefits of technology and data to address these. The Regional Roadshows are designed around one shared goal: to deliver more homes, faster, by aligning people, policy, and technology. Each half-day event is CPD accredited and will combine regional insight with practical, solution-driven discussion.
Regional Context
The North West is at the centre of the UK’s housing and regeneration ambitions. With Greater Manchester leading major regional growth through its Places for Everyone plan and large-scale regeneration projects such as Victoria North, the area is redefining how homes and communities are delivered.
From transforming brownfield sites to building new sustainable neighbourhoods, the region is combining strategic planning with investment in infrastructure and innovation. Local authorities across the North West are embracing data-driven approaches and digital planning to unlock land supply, streamline development, and strengthen collaboration with developers and investors.
As housing demand continues to rise, the North West is uniquely positioned to demonstrate how regional coordination and technology can accelerate delivery and create more connected, affordable, and sustainable places to live.
The Manchester Regional Innovation Roadshow will explore how digital tools and cross-sector partnerships are helping councils and industry deliver housing at scale and support long-term regional prosperity.
Who Should Attend -
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Local Authorities – Chief Executives, Directors/Heads of Planning, Growth, Digital, Placemaking, Development Management, and other relevant roles.
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Private Sector – Regional, SME and national developers, housing associations, investors, and wider industry stakeholders involved in planning & delivery of homes.
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PropTech Companies – Innovators addressing planning and housing delivery challenges.
PropTech Showcase
Selected companies will have the chance to:
- Showcase their solutions to senior decision-makers across the public and private sector.
- Demonstrate case studies and outcomes that enable better and faster decisions in planning.
- Gain exposure and awareness through event participation, event handouts, digital content, and post-event promotion.
- Build meaningful connections with local authorities, developers, and industry partners at a regional level.
Apply now to feature your PropTech solution at the Manchester event!
Deadline to apply – 9 am, Monday, 20th of October
Agenda
13:30 – Arrival & Lunch
14:15 – Welcome & Opening Keynote
14:30 – Regional Panel: Local Authorities and Developers - Challenges and opportunities + Q&A
15:30 – Networking & Coffee Break
16:10 – Practical Guidance Session
16:30 – Innovation Case Studies
17:00 – Networking Drinks
18:30 – Close
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