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
Hear the stories of innovators and thought leaders
A podcast about the future of our towns and cities, and how we live and travel in them.
What is the role of a harbour, an airport, or a train station in the 21st Century? How are cities helping to decarbonise our economies? Where does hydrogen and new fuels come in? How do we make public transport more accessible and sustainable? What does the future of our town centres and local neighbourhoods look like?
These are some of the many questions we have explored with thought leaders, senior industry figures, innovators and businesses from around the world.
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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.
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Meet the innovators
In this episode we meet two companies that have had to navigate the innovation rollercoaster to get to where they are.
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Reimagining national infrastructure with Sir John Armitt
Britain’s national infrastructure faces climate, funding, and decision-making challenges, with new technologies offering improvement opportunities.
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How are tech innovators making flying more accessible?
In this episode we take a look at what airports and airline operators are doing to make flying more accessible.
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The power of digital twins with IOTICS
We conclude our three-part podcast series on digital twins with a conversation with Ali Nicholl, Head of Engagement at IOTICS, a data company helping innovators to better collaborate on digital transformation.
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The power of digital twins with National Grid ESO
In this episode we meet National Grid ESO, the electricity system operator for Great Britain, and one of the sponsors of the Digital Twin Hub’s inaugural Connected Digital Twins Summit held this summer.
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The future of Britain’s railways with Lord Adonis
In this episode we meet Lord Adonis who we were delighted to welcome to our offices alongside senior representatives from across the rail sector.
