Connected Places Summit 2026 - Event information

Getting there

Event Venue: Convene Sancroft, Paternoster Square, London, EC4M 7DQ

Nearby Bus Stations:
St. Pauls Station – King Edward Street – 8, 25, 56, 133, N8, N25, N242

Nearby Underground Lines:
Underground Stations St. Pauls (Central Line) Bank (Central, Northern, Waterloo & City Lines) Moorgate (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern) Monument (Circle, District)

Get there for free with Santander Cycles:
Our Programme Partner and Official Cycling Partner, Santander, are pleased to offer complimentary day passes for Santander Cycles across the 18th and 19th March to all those attending Connected Places 2026.
The pass gives you 24 hours of unlimited rides of up to 60 mins on their classic or e-bikes. Simply download the Santander Cycles app, go to the ‘My promo code’ section, and use the code Connected26.

Accommodation: Preferential rates have been secured through HotelRes and can be booked here. We recommend booking early to take advantage of the discounted rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Connected Places Summit 2026 will take place on 18–19 March 2026 at Convene Sancroft, Paternoster Square, London EC4M 7DQ.
Registration opens at 08:30, with the first sessions starting at 09:20 on both days.
You can register for the Connected Places Summit online at: https://summit.cp.catapult.org.uk/summit/connected-places-summit-2026/register
Convene Sancroft is located in Paternoster Square, next to St Paul’s Cathedral in central London. The venue is easily accessible via London Underground, National Rail and local bus routes.
The closest Underground station is St Paul’s (Central Line), which is approximately a 2-minute walk from the venue.

Other nearby stations include:
Mansion House (Circle & District lines) – around 5 minutes walk
Blackfriars (Circle & District lines) – around 7 minutes walk
Nearby National Rail stations include:

City Thameslink – around 6 minutes walk
Blackfriars – around 7 minutes walk
Farringdon – around 12 minutes walk (Elizabeth Line, Thameslink and Underground connections)
Yes. Several bus routes stop close to St Paul’s Cathedral and Paternoster Square, including:
4, 8, 25, 26, 46, 100, 172 and 242.
There is no dedicated parking at Convene Sancroft. Attendees are encouraged to use public transport where possible. Public car parks may be available nearby.
Yes. The floor plan for the venue can be viewed here: https://summit.cp.catapult.org.uk/hubfs/Connected-Places-Summit-2026-floor-plan.pdf
Yes. Convene Sancroft is an accessible venue with step-free access. If you have specific accessibility requirements, please contact events@cp.catapult.org.uk ahead of the event.
Badges can be collected at the registration desk at the venue from 08:30 each day. Please bring your registration confirmation number or email, to help speed up check-in.
Yes. A complimentary cloakroom will be available at Convene Sancroft where you can leave coats and small bags during the event.
There is no formal dress code for the Connected Places Summit.

Most attendees choose business or business-casual attire, but we encourage you to wear whatever you feel comfortable in for a full day of conference sessions and networking.
Yes. Refreshments and lunch will be provided during the event.
Yes. We aim to accommodate dietary requirements and allergies where possible. Please ensure these are included when completing your registration.
Yes. Selected sessions will be recorded and made available to watch after the event.
Yes. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the venue. Connection details will be provided on your event badge.
Yes. The Summit includes multiple networking opportunities, including breaks between sessions and dedicated networking areas. You can also book meetings using the event app.
Yes. An event app will be available to download ahead of the Summit, allowing you to explore the agenda, speakers and connect with other attendees.
Yes. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your pass to a colleague. Please update the attendee details via your registration confirmation email or contact the event team for assistance.

Getting there

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the Connected Places Summit 2026 taking place?

What time does the event start?

How do I register for the event?

How do I get to Convene Sancroft?

What is the nearest tube station?

What are the nearest train stations?

Are there bus routes near the venue?

Is there parking available at the venue?

Is there a floor plan?

Is the venue accessible?

How do I collect my badge?

Is there a cloakroom at the venue?

Is there a dress code?

Is catering provided?

Are dietary requirements catered for?

Will sessions be recorded?

Is Wi-Fi available at the venue?

Will there be networking opportunities?

Will there be an event app?

I can no longer attend. Can I transfer my pass to someone else?

Getting there

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the Connected Places Summit 2026 taking place?

What time does the event start?

How do I register for the event?

How do I get to Convene Sancroft?

What is the nearest tube station?

What are the nearest train stations?

Are there bus routes near the venue?

Is there parking available at the venue?

Is there a floor plan?

Is the venue accessible?

How do I collect my badge?

Is there a cloakroom at the venue?

Is there a dress code?

Is catering provided?

Are dietary requirements catered for?

Will sessions be recorded?

Is Wi-Fi available at the venue?

Will there be networking opportunities?

Will there be an event app?

I can no longer attend. Can I transfer my pass to someone else?

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