Meaningful Business Summer Conference: Meaningful Places
Workshop
Event date
Thursday 9 July 2026, 9.30am to 1pm
Location
Priory Street Centre (Map)
Audience
Open to the public
Admission
Free admission, booking required
Event details
This year’s theme, “Meaningful Places,” explores how businesses, public institutions, and communities can work together to create stronger, more inclusive, and socially impactful local economies.
As conversations around social value, inclusive growth, community wealth building, and sustainable economic development continue to evolve, this conference will bring together leaders and practitioners from across sectors to exchange ideas, share evidence, and build practical collaborations for change.
Topics will include:
- Meaningful economic development and community wealth building
- The role of anchor institutions in shaping local economies
- Inclusive growth and reducing inequality
- Good cities, regional resilience, and socio-economic wellbeing
- The future of public procurement and social value
- Cross-sector collaboration for meaningful places
Who Should Attend?
This event is designed for:
- Business leaders and SMEs
- Public sector professionals
- Local authorities and policymakers
- Universities and educators
- Social enterprises and charities
- Procurement and economic development professionals
- Community organisations and civic leaders