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Upgrade your thinking on making places where people thrive. Bringing property, design, research and policy together to create inclusive, sustainable places.

 

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 for 2 July, 2025 at Boxpark Wembley, London

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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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2025 speakers

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Alex Ely

Alex Ely

Dr Julia King

Dr Julia King

Dr Jutta Treviranus

Dr Jutta Treviranus

Nigel Hugill

Nigel Hugill

Nourhan Bassam PhD

Nourhan Bassam PhD

Peter Babudu

Peter Babudu

Prof Sadie Morgan OBE

Prof Sadie Morgan OBE

Professor Sir Michael Marmot

Professor Sir Michael Marmot

Tom Copley

Tom Copley

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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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