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, 1 Hardman Square, Manchester, M3 3EB
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.
Agenda
13:30 – Arrival & Lunch
14:15 – Welcome & Opening Keynote
Speaker: Bridget Wilkins, Head of Adoption, Engagement and Innovation, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
14:30 – Regional Panel: Local Authorities and Developers - Challenges and Opportunities + Q&A
Panel: Samantha Campbell, Director Planning & Building Control, Liverpool City Council, Phil Mayall, Managing Director, Muse, Ben Townsend, New Business Director NW, L&Q
Moderator: Sammy Pahal, Managing Director, UKPA
15:30 – Networking & Coffee Break
16:10 – Procurement Best Practice by PUBLIC
Speakers: Radhika Trivedi, Senior Associate, PUBLIC
16:30 – Case Studies: PropTech in Practice: Enabling Better and Faster Decisions
This session will showcase three real-world examples of PropTech adoption that demonstrate measurable impact in planning, development, and housing delivery. Each PropTech company will present a short case study alongside one of their clients (from either the public or private sector) highlighting the challenge, solution, and outcomes achieved.
Following the presentations, all speakers will take part in a moderated discussion exploring adoption experiences, barriers overcome, and lessons learned, with a focus on enabling better and faster decisions across local authorities, developers, and communities
Moderator: Dr Wei Yang, CEO, Digital Task Force for Planning
17:30 – Networking Drinks
18:30 – Close
Speakers
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Phil Mayall
Managing Director, Muse
Phil Mayall
Managing Director, Muse
Managing Director, Muse
Phil Mayall
Managing Director, Muse
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Samantha Campbell
Director Planning & Building Control, Liverpool City Council
Samantha Campbell
Director Planning & Building Control, Liverpool City Council
Director Planning & Building Control, Liverpool City Council
Samantha Campbell
Director Planning & Building Control, Liverpool City Council
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Ben Townsend
New Business Director NW, L&Q
Ben Townsend
New Business Director NW, L&Q
New Business Director NW, L&Q
Ben Townsend
New Business Director NW, L&Q
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Radhika Trivedi
Senior Associate, PUBLIC
Radhika Trivedi
Senior Associate, PUBLIC
Senior Associate, PUBLIC
Radhika Trivedi
Senior Associate, PUBLIC
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Bridget Wilkins
Head of Adoption, Engagement and Innovation, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Bridget Wilkins
Head of Adoption, Engagement and Innovation, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Head of Adoption, Engagement and Innovation, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Bridget Wilkins
Head of Adoption, Engagement and Innovation, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Dr Wei Yang
CEO, Digital Task Force for Planning
Dr Wei Yang
CEO, Digital Task Force for Planning
CEO, Digital Task Force for Planning
Dr Wei Yang
CEO, Digital Task Force for Planning
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.
Applications are now closed for the PropTech Showcase at Manchester. Selected companies will be notified!
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This event is CPD accredited!
We're proud to announce that this event is CPD accredited by The CPD Group, a globally recognised body for quality professional development.
With this accreditation, you will have the opportunity to:
- Collect CPD credits - The event will offer trackable CPD credits that contribute to attendees' yearly professional development requirements. These credits serve as a tangible way for professionals to validate their participation and learning at the event.
- Receive personalised certificates - Each seminar attended and the event as a whole will earn participants a free personalised certificate. This certificate recognises their dedication to ongoing learning and professional advancement.
- Engage with high-quality content - Our events will continue to provide top-tier content through various seminars, talks and interactive sessions, enabling attendees to access cutting-edge insights and expertise in the industry.
