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Reinventing the city of Liverpool

In this episode, we visit a city with a proud sense of identity and a bold vision for the future. Liverpool is famous for its maritime heritage, musical legacy, and vibrant culture. But today it’s reimagining itself as a hub for science, technology and inclusive innovation.
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Reinventing the city of Bristol

In this episode, we visit a city with a powerful story to tell about invention and reinvention. Bristol, in the southwest of England, is famous for its engineering heritage, creative industries, and independent spirit. Today it is forging a national reputation bold plans for sustainable and inclusive growth.
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Reimagining the economy of Northeast Ohio

In this episode we visit a place with a fascinating story to tell about reimagining the economy of a place. Northeast Ohio in the USA, or the Greater Cleveland region, comprises 30% of the state of Ohio’s economy, which is ranked 5th in the US for its business climate, 3rd when it comes to affordability, and second in the country for quality of life.
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In Conversation with Dan Labbad, CEO of the Crown Estate

In this episode we meet Dan Labbad, CEO of the Crown Estate – an independent commercial business, created by an Act of Parliament, with a diverse portfolio of UK buildings, shoreline, seabed, forestry, agriculture and common land.
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In Conversation with Andrew Barr, President of Hitachi Europe

In this episode we meet Andrew Barr, President of Hitachi Europe in conversation with Becky Wood at our recent Connected Places Summit, held in London on 19/20 March. Hitachi Europe was one of our strategic Summit partners and we are very grateful for their support.
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Highlights from the Connected Places Summit – 2025

This month was a big one for Connected Places Catapult. On the 19/20 March we hosted our second Connected Places Summit, in the heart of London.
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The future of innovation procurement

In this episode we revisit what’s happening in the world of public procurement, and what’s being done to not only improve the UK’s procurement landscape, but also make it more innovation-friendly
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Inclusive innovation in the West Midlands

In this episode we explore some of the latest thinking on inclusive innovation and what it means for places – specifically one of the UK’s most diverse and vibrant city regions: the West Midlands.
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Highlights from the Connected Places Summit – 2024

On the 20/21 March we hosted our first ever Connected Places Summit, in the heart of the City of London.
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Minding the gaps in London with Graeme Craig

In this episode we meet Graeme Craig, CEO of Places for London – an innovate, TfL-owned property company that is transforming how under-utilised public land can be developed with the private sector.
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In Conversation with Baroness Brown of Cambridge

In this episode we meet Professor Dame Julia King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge; member of the House of Lords and an engineer by training.
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2023 – A Year In Review

In this episode we revisit some of the stories we’ve featured on the show this year, and the fascinating guests we’ve been able to have on.