Connected Places Summit: Pitch and partner track

Innovation thrives through collaboration, and this is where it happens. The Pitch & Partner track brings together the UK’s most exciting SMEs, investors, and industry leaders to showcase breakthrough solutions and forge partnerships that turn ideas into impact.

Where the brightest innovators shaping the future of transport, construction, mobility and data take centre stage, this showcase sees SMEs and scale-ups pitch solutions to real-world industry challenges, from greener mobility to smarter, more resilient infrastructure.

Discover advances across decarbonising freight, maritime transformation, AI in transport and more, and explore how connected, sustainable technologies are redefining the future of mobility and place.

We’ll spotlight innovators from the Transport Research and Innovation Grants (TRIG) and Freight Innovation Fund programmes, alongside organisations pushing UK capability forward.

Expect practical insights and breakthrough approaches that drive growth, accelerate decarbonisation and strengthen infrastructure resilience.

Whether you’re an innovator looking to scale, an investor seeking opportunity, or a decision maker shaping the future, this is where collaboration becomes action.

Join us in connecting the ideas, people, and partnerships powering the next wave of UK innovation.

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Attending in 2026:

Speakers confirmed for 2026:

Andy Lord

Commissioner

Transport for London

Anna Jordan

CEO

Alchera Technologies

Elspeth Finch MBE

Chief Executive and Founder

IAND

Paul Perera

Strategy & Technology Operations Director

Waygate Technologies

Rob Quinn

CEO

MakeSense Technology

The event exceeded all expectations and fostered the necessary environment that allowed me to immerse myself in the panel discussions and meet a variety of interesting individuals from a variety of backgrounds."

Scottish Cities Alliance

Tracks

Transport

From clean energy and future fuels to next-generation infrastructure and connected systems, the Transport Track explores how innovation is transforming the way we move people and goods. Featuring a showcase of pioneering SMEs, this track highlights the technologies driving decarbonisation, resilience, and growth across the UK’s transport sector.

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Construction and local growth

This track explores how digital planning, modern infrastructure, and innovation are reshaping the built environment. Showcasing SMEs on their scale-up journey and real-world success stories like the West Midlands demonstrators, we’ll spotlight how innovation in construction and place-making drives productivity, sustainability, and economic growth across the UK.

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Data infrastructure

Data is the backbone of the UK’s future infrastructure. This track explores how data sharing, digital connectivity, and advanced analytics are enabling smarter decision-making, stronger resilience, and more efficient delivery across transport and construction. Featuring a showcase of pioneering SMEs, we’ll highlight the innovators turning data into real-world impact, building the foundations of a more resilient, connected, and competitive UK.

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Pitch & partner

Where the brightest innovators shaping the future of transport, construction, mobility and data take centre stage. In this fast-paced, interactive showcase, cutting-edge SMEs and scale-ups will pitch breakthrough solutions to real-world industry challenges, from greener mobility to smarter infrastructure.

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Attending in 2026: