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Upgrade your thinking on making places where people thrive where property, design, research and policy meet

 

At Festival of Place, we bring together people working to transform places and spaces for the better and for everyone. Learn and connect with forward-thinking developers, local authorities, policymakers, impact and long-term investors, designers, community engagers and architects committed to creating more sustainable and equitable places. Gain insight and inspiration from thought leaders, researchers and innovators making a difference through urban design, development and planning. Fostering connection and inspiration, our flagship in-person annual event for 600 professionals takes place in London on 2 July. We also feature online learning events throughout the year. 

 

 

 

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Book now, last few days of sale! for 2 July, 2025 at Boxpark Wembley, London

super early bird: 2-for-1 tickets at 2024 rates!
Add 1 ticket to your basket and bring 2 people, assign names after checkout now or later




why attend?

 

 

get inspired and informed
Our events attract creative and influential developers, policymakers and designers from the public and private sector to connect and learn. We invite fresh voices to present the latest research and case studies on doing property differently to benefit people and planet.

 

make new connections
Network and build professional relationships in a relaxed environment where it’s safe to ask questions. Our dynamic programme encourages serendipity in the spaces between the sessions, while workshops and walking tours facilitate new connections, ideal for meeting future collaborators, team members and partners.

 

align your values
Hone your strategy and align your approach with the goals and values of key figures in policy, development and planning. The Festival of Place is an amazing opportunity to test your values and bring your team into strategic alignment. Find out what industry leaders are expecting their partners and consultants to deliver when it comes to environmental and social value.

 

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get free tickets and exclusive access with an organisation membership


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 Festival of Place

 

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

 

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*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 for summer Festival of Place here and apply here to join Social Impact 24-25 March, 2025

 

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2024 speakers

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Adewole Ademolake

Adewole Ademolake

Director
A'lake
Alex Arnall

Alex Arnall

Associate Professor of Environment and Development, Human Geography
University of Reading
Alex Pielak

Alex Pielak

Co-founder and Managing Director
Akou
Alex Pielak

Alex Pielak

Co-founder, Head of UX Design and Product
Akou
Alexander Boffey

Alexander Boffey

Estate Operations Manager
Wembley Park Retail
Alison Brooks

Alison Brooks

Founder and Creative Director
Alison Brooks Architects
Amandeep Singh Kalra

Amandeep Singh Kalra

Associate Director Place & Design
Be First
Andrei Martin

Andrei Martin

Partner
PLP Architecture
Andy Thomson

Andy Thomson

Director
BCA Landscape
Anthony Thistleton-Smith

Anthony Thistleton-Smith

Founder and Director
Waugh Thistleton
Ashley Law

Ashley Law

Founder and Director
Flawk
Bex Hetherington

Bex Hetherington

General Manager
Native Residential
Caroline Aikman

Caroline Aikman

Director of Marketing, Brand & Place
MediaCity
Caroline Dyer

Caroline Dyer

Placemaking Consultant
Caroline Dyer
Ceylan Belek Ombregt

Ceylan Belek Ombregt

Partner
Martha Schwartz Partners
Chris Brown

Chris Brown

Managing director
Climatise
Chris Bryant

Chris Bryant

Director
alma-nac
Christine Murray

Christine Murray

Editor-in-Chief and Director
The Developer
Claire Bennie

Claire Bennie

Director
Municipal
Claudio Giambrone

Claudio Giambrone

Head of Marketing
Wembley Park
Dame Laura Lee (DBE)

Dame Laura Lee (DBE)

Chief Executive
Maggie's
Danie Gilbert

Danie Gilbert

Co-founder/Social Innovator
Good Shepherd Studios x We Flock CIC
Daniel Black

Daniel Black

Programme Director
TRUUD
Danielle Bayless

Danielle Bayless

Chief Operating Officer
Quintain Living
David Stronge

David Stronge

Design Director
Peabody
Dominique Staindl

Dominique Staindl

Founder
South Facing
Dr Julia King

Dr Julia King

Julia King and Associates
Director
Dr Sophie Turnbull

Dr Sophie Turnbull

Research Fellow
Bristol Medical School (PHS), University of Bristol
Elizabeth Oliveira

Elizabeth Oliveira

Senior Development Manager
Muse
Esther Thompson

Esther Thompson

Head of Quality, Training and Networks
One Small Thing
Fiona Stewart

Fiona Stewart

Associate
Hawkins Brown
Frances Wright

Frances Wright

Head of Community Partnering
TOWN
Gareth Atkinson

Gareth Atkinson

Director
Civic Engineers
Hana Loftus

Hana Loftus

Director
HAT Projects
Harry Knibb

Harry Knibb

Development Director
Oxford Properties
Hilary Satchwell

Hilary Satchwell

Director
Tibbalds planning and Urban design
Holly Lewis

Holly Lewis

Co-founder
We Made That
Holly Smith

Holly Smith

Climate Adaptation Project Manager
Greater London Authority
James Ramsay

James Ramsay

Programme Manager
London Borough of Barnet
Jenny Dunn

Jenny Dunn

Neighbourhood Spaces Transformation Economy, Regeneration
London Borough of Camden
Jenny Gardner

Jenny Gardner

Director of Development and Construction
Advanced Research Clusters
Johanne Thomas

Johanne Thomas

Regional Director for Communications, Communities and Partnerships
Urban&Civic
Julia Thrift

Julia Thrift

Director, Healthier Place-making
Town and Country Planning Association
Kate Jones

Kate Jones

Founder
Busk in London
Lara Newman

Lara Newman

Chief Executive
LocatED
Laura Mark

Laura Mark

University teacher
Sheffield School of Architecture
Leah Stuart

Leah Stuart

Director
Civic Engineers
Leigh Johnson

Leigh Johnson

Regional Development Director
Wates
Lucas Lawrence

Lucas Lawrence

Director
Studio Egret West
Luke Cross

Luke Cross

Director, ESG and sustainability
Social
Marianne Otterdahl Møller

Marianne Otterdahl Møller

Director of Marketing & Digital
Vestre
Marie Bak Mortensen

Marie Bak Mortensen

Director
Create London
Marina Milosev

Marina Milosev

Team Lead - Planning Policy & Decisions Team
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Mark Hepworth

Mark Hepworth

Co-founder and Director of Research and Policy
The Good Economy
Martha Jordan

Martha Jordan

Postgraduate researcher
University of Bath
Martyn Craddock

Martyn Craddock

CEO
United St.Saviour's Charity
Matthew Morgan

Matthew Morgan

Director and Co-Founder
Quality of Life Foundation
Mike Auger

Mike Auger

Managing Director - South
Muse
Nick Searl

Nick Searl

Executive Director
Related Argent
Nicole Henworth

Nicole Henworth

Marketing Coordinator
Business Launchpad

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EVENTS

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  • Festival of Pineapples, 25-27 February 2025
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  • Social Impact, 24-25 March 2025
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  • Festival of Place, 2 July 2025
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  • Climate Resilience,  November 2025

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