In person: Manchester Metropolitan University
Wednesday 10th June 2026
The IPM Conference is confirmed for Wednesday 10th June 2026 - and it’s a special one.
We will be bringing together our global network of place leaders, place makers, place thinkers, and place policy shapers to celebrate 20 years of the Institute of Place Management. It’s an opportunity to reflect on two decades of pioneering place management - and to look boldly toward the future.
As we mark this milestone, the 2026 conference will convene a truly international community of practitioners, researchers, and policymakers to explore how the discipline is evolving and where it goes next.
While the main conference takes place on Wednesday 10th June, we’ll also host a dynamic programme of walking tours, masterclasses, and a research seminar on the days either side - giving you even more reason to join us in Manchester, UK.
The conference will also be a moment to reconnect and celebrate our community - bringing together IPM Alumni, current students of the postgraduate course in Place Management and Leadership, and experts from the High Streets Task Force.