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This year's conference will take place in Birmingham, focusing on the topic of "Planning for Legacy: Regeneration and Place in the West Midlands."
The West Midlands Young Planners Committee (YPWM) is thrilled to announce that it will be hosting the Young Planners' Conference 2023 in Birmingham on October 13-14, 2023. This two-day conference promises to be an exceptional event, offering delegates the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of high-calibre speakers, participate in interactive sessions, and express their perspectives.
The conference is a highly anticipated event in our calendar, designed to attract 200-250 planning professionals who are defined as 'Young Planners'. These delegates are in the first ten years of their planning career and come from all corners of the UK. The conference is a positive and rewarding experience for both delegates and participants, and it plays a significant role in the career development of Young Planners.
Take a look at our highlights video, where delegates share their views on why this is a must-attend event.
Tickets for this conference are all sold out
Please see the ticket details below.
Conference ticket - £185 +VAT
Gala dinner ticket - £85 +VAT
Conference and gala dinner ticket - £270 +VAT
LPA* Conference ticket - £95 + VAT
*This year we have a limited number of discounted two-day conference tickets for those who work for local planning authorities. If you require your organisation to be invoiced please contact the National Events team to complete a manual booking form, otherwise please proceed to the booking page.
This conference is open to RTPI members. If you are a non-member looking to join RTPI, please visit here.
Conference details
The West Midlands Young Planners Committee is thrilled to be hosting the Young Planners' Conference 2023 at Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XG on October 13-14, 2023. This year's conference will focus on the topic of ‘Planning for Legacy: Regeneration and Place in the West Midlands.’
This conference promises to be an exceptional event, offering delegates the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of high-calibre speakers, participate in interactive sessions, and express their perspectives.
During the conference, delegates will have the opportunity to engage with a wide range of quality speakers from both the public and private sectors, participate in interactive breakout sessions and exchange ideas.
The West Midlands region has recently played host to two major events, the 2022 Commonwealth Games and the UK City of Culture 2021, which serve as symbols of the ongoing transformation of the region's major centres. Against this backdrop, the conference theme of "Planning for Legacy - Regeneration and Place" will explore the critical role of planning in securing sustainable development in the context of public and private sector investment before and after such major events. The conference will delve into the local, regional, and national focus on "levelling up," with a particular emphasis on our town and city centres.
The West Midlands conurbation comprises a diverse patchwork of towns and cities and is home to Birmingham, the UK’s second city. The region has undergone transformative economic, environmental and social change since the 1990s, with local authorities and their partners seeking to deliver the regeneration of its town and city centres in particular.
The theme of “Planning for legacy - regeneration and place” is the golden thread for our speaker panels, breakout sessions and study tours, centering on:
- The role of transport infrastructure and planning in unlocking urban regeneration and economic development projects;
- The impact of large-scale cultural and sporting events in rebranding places, changing perceptions and supporting social cohesion; and,
- The role of public-private partnerships in realising sustainable development.
The conference will focus on the lessons learned from the West Midlands context. However, it is important to note that Young Planners will have the opportunity to gain valuable insights that are applicable to their respective contexts:
- Holistic regeneration: the Government’s focus on addressing socioeconomic inequalities between regions and within places requires a joined-up mindset and breadth of skills in terms of understanding how local economies work, how local assets can be mobilised to attract inward investment, foster social wellbeing and how to join up with other disciplines: economic development, sustainability/environment, skills and public health.
- Mobility and sustainability: whether it’s dealing with a new high-speed railway, road scheme or local active travel measures, Young Planners need to understand how to consider mobility at the local, sub-regional and national levels and how foresight can realise new opportunities.
- Visioning, strategic planning and mobilising stakeholders: Young Planners need to understand how politics, technical planning, stakeholder engagement and public/private investment can be brought together to mobilise resources to plan for a more sustainable future.
The gala dinner
The gala dinner will be hosted on the Friday evening at The Council House banqueting suite, an elegant Victorian venue located at Victoria Square in the heart of Birmingham City Centre.
This event presents a unique opportunity for attendees to network and celebrate an evening of dinner, drinks, and music with other Young Planners from across the UK.
Accommodation
Should you require an overnight stay consider the Holiday Inn, Premier Inn or Travelodge. Prices for a 2 night stay start from £119 at the time of posting.
Alternatively, book your event accommodation here at special rates with the Birmingham and the West Midlands Convention Bureau.
The conference is a highly anticipated event in our calendar, designed to attract 200-250 planning professionals who are defined as 'Young Planners'. These delegates are in the first ten years of their planning career and come from all corners of the UK. The conference is a positive and rewarding experience for both delegates and participants, and it plays a significant role in the career development of Young Planners. Take a look at our highlights video, where delegates share their views on why this is a must-attend event.
Keep an eye out for social media updates with#YPConf2023 @RTPIPlanners @YPWestMidlands