Achieving Growth Through the Power of Place

Join us for an interactive panel discussion exploring how places can drive economic growth, innovation and opportunity. Bringing together academics, policymakers, business leaders and regional stakeholders, the event will examine how place-based approaches can help cities and regions unlock sustainable and inclusive prosperity.

What role does place play in driving economic growth, innovation and opportunity? As policymakers seek to deliver growth across all regions of the UK, understanding the unique assets, strengths and challenges of different places has become increasingly important.

The event is chaired by Professor Richard Black, Provost, University of Liverpool. Speakers include:

Sue Jarvis FAcSS, Co-Director, Heseltine Institute for Public Policy, Practice and Place, University of Liverpool.
Philip McCann FAcSS, Sir Terry Leahy Chair of Urban and Regional Economics, Alliance Manchester Business School.
Colin Sinclair, CEO of Sciontec and Knowledge Quarter Liverpool.

All are welcome to attend

The event is open to anyone interested in economic growth, regional development and the future of cities and places.

2 Nov 2026