LPIP Hub Place Partnerships Networking Conference 2026

A 2-day conference marking the culmination of the LPIP Strategic Co-ordination Hub (2023–2026), celebrating three years of place-based partnership across all four nations of the UK.

About the Event

The Local Policy Innovation Partnerships (LPIP) programme has brought together universities, communities, practitioners, and policymakers to address local challenges through place-based research and collaboration. This conference celebrates what we've achieved, shares what we've learned, and looks ahead to the future of place-based working in the UK.

Over two days, you'll hear from the people and places at the heart of the programme - community partners, researchers, policymakers, and fellows - through interactive sessions, an immersive exhibition, a specially commissioned theatre performance, and honest conversations about what works (and what doesn't) in place-based research.

All sessions are open to all delegates across both days.