Events
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Roundtable
Towards a Sustainable Fallowfield: A Joint Action Roundtable
Ladybarn Community Hub, Manchester, M14 6RN
Tuesday 24th March | 9:00 - 12:30
Members Invite only
This Joint Action Roundtable will examine how civic universities, public sector bodies and private sector partners can respond to the Inquiry’s recommendations for new institutional approaches towards Fallowfield. Co-led by students and local residents, it will consider practical and collaborative approaches for fostering a neighbourhood that is thriving, vibrant, and genuinely sustainable for all. The final briefing and full report, published in October 2025, highlighted how systemic imbalance in Fallowfield negatively impact both long-term and student residents.
Webinar
RSA X IPM Webinar - Netherlands in Spotlight
Online
Monday 11th May 2026 | 13:00 - 14:00
Open to IPM Members and non members
*The webinar is open to all. RSA membership is not required; however, you must create an RSA profile to register
Webinar
Alumni Webinar: Place Management and Leadership
Online
Thursday 14th May 2026 | 12:00 - 13:00
Invite only / Graduates of the MSc Place Management and Leadership
IPM is hosting an online alumni webinar for graduates of the Place Management and Leadership programme to reconnect, reflect, and look ahead.
Whether you completed the PGCert, PGDip or MSc, this is an opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni, reflect on how far the profession has come, and explore what’s next for IPM and the wider place‑making community.
We’re also pleased to share that Laura Laver, a colleague from Manchester Met’s Alumni Relations Team will be joining us, offering insights into the wider alumni community, opportunities for engagement, and how IPM alumni can stay connected across the university.
The webinar is open to IPM alumni worldwide and counts as Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Invite only.
Webinar
Senior Fellow Webinar: Place Management and Leadership
Online
Tuesday 2nd June 2026 | 13:00 - 14:30
Invite only / Senior Fellows
IPM is hosting an online webinar for Senior Fellows, bringing together experienced place leaders to reflect on emerging priorities in place management and leadership.
The session will share IPM’s emerging research priorities and key findings from the latest IPM Member Survey, highlighting what these insights mean for professional practice, policy, and future collaboration. There will be space for discussion and reflection on how alumni experience can help shape IPM’s research, education, and CPD offer.
In-person
IPM at the RSA Annual Conference
Gothenburg, Sweden
Monday 15th - Wednesday 18th June 2026
The Institute of Place Management team will be hosting a workshop at the RSA annual conference in Gothenburg. This is part of our on-going partnership with the RSA.
Webinar
Sharing Learning from the Journal of Place Management and Development
Online
Thursday 9th July 2026 | 11:00 - 12:00
IPM members only
The session brings together insights from journal contributors and practitioners to reflect on emerging lessons for town centres, neighbourhoods, governance, health, culture, and regeneration. It is designed to be accessible and discussion-focused, translating research into practical learning for people working in places.
Webinar
Sharing Learning from the Journal of Place Management and Development
Online
Date: 1st October 2026 | 13:00 - 14:00
IPM members only
The session brings together insights from journal contributors and practitioners to reflect on emerging lessons for town centres, neighbourhoods, governance, health, culture, and regeneration. It is designed to be accessible and discussion-focused, translating research into practical learning for people working in places.
Webinar
IPM Webinar - Mexico and Football
Online
Date: TBC
IPM Members and non members
Football is deeply connected to place, shaping identity, pride, economy, and community life. As global attention turns to the World Cup, this IPM webinar explores the relationship between football and place, drawing on research from Manchester Metropolitan University.
The session will share insights from Manchester Met's research on football, culture, community, and place-based impacts, and reflect on what major tournaments reveal about place leadership, legacy, and inclusion. It will consider lessons for towns and cities around engagement, regeneration, and local identity.
The webinar is open to practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and students worldwide and counts as Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Webinar
IPM Webinar - Mexico and Football
Online
Date: TBC
IPM Members and non members
As part of a series of events exploring the relationship between football and place, Prof Steve Millington will appear on a webinar with the Center for Research on North America to discuss football and its impact on place-making, as Mexico prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup in summer 2026.
The discussion will examine how major sporting events shape urban identity, infrastructure, community engagement and long-term place development, reflecting on both opportunities and challenges for host cities.
Webinar
Overtourism and Place
Online
Date: TBC
IPM Members and non members
Overtourism is an increasingly pressing challenge for towns, cities, and destinations worldwide, affecting communities, infrastructure, identity, and quality of life. This IPM webinar explores overtourism and place, drawing on research from Manchester Metropolitan University and wider place-based practice.
The session will share research from the latest special issue of the Journal of Place Management and Development on overtourism and place. It will consider impacts, trade-offs, and practical responses for place leaders, policymakers, and practitioners.
The webinar is open to practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and students worldwide and counts as Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
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IPM Webinar
RSA X IPM Webinar - Devolution
Online: Webinar
Thursday 4th December 2025 | 13:00
This joint webinar extends the discussions from the recent in-person IPM workshop at the RSA Regional Futures Conference, which examined how regional policies can more effectively negotiate and support place-based change – particularly the often-overlooked potential of hyper-local interventions.
IPM Webinar
RSA X IPM Webinar - Pride in Place
Online: Webinar
Monday 9th February 2026 | 13:00
This joint webinar between the Institute of Place Management and the Regional Studies Association explores Pride in Place. Moving beyond economic indicators alone, the session will examine how identity, belonging, governance, and lived experience shape regional outcomes. Drawing on research and practice, the discussion will consider how place-based policy, devolution, and local leadership influence pride, confidence, and resilience across towns, cities, and regions.
Webinar
IPM X BAFA (British Arts Festival Association)
Webinar: Online
Wednesday 24th September 2025 | 12:30 - 13:30
How do we revitalise our high streets? Join Ian Harvey from the Institute of Place Management at Manchester Metropolitan University to explore findings from the High Streets Task Force - and hear why arts and festivals should be recognised as vital ‘social infrastructure’ in the revitalisation of our towns.