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.
Attended in 2025
Previous speakers who took the stage
Join leading voices driving local growth, from devolution and investment zones to innovation ecosystems and skills.
Our speakers will spotlight real world programmes decarbonising local industries, bringing digital infrastructure into underserved areas, and showcasing new funding models, smarter procurement, and civic leadership driving change.
Andrew Carter
Chief Executive
Centre for Cities
Councillor Susan Aitken
Leader
Glasgow City Council
Dan Mansfield
Director - Transport, Local Authority Advisory and Lending
National Wealth Fund
Steve Rotheram
Mayor
Liverpool City Region
Dr Colin Birchenall
CTO of the Digital Office
Scottish Local Government
Eve Roodhouse
Director of Strategy & Policy
Local Government Association
Marvin Rees OBE
Lord Rees of Easton
Esra Kasapoglu
Director of AIDE
Innovate UK
Mete Coban MBE
Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy
Greater London Authority
The event was both informative and impactful...."
Places for London
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
