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Talking ’Bout Regeneration 2026 will bring together political and business leaders to debate the future of place, investment and growth
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Talking ’Bout Regeneration 2026 will bring together political and business leaders to debate the future of place, investment and growth

High-profile speakers to debate the future of UK cities at DIB event.

National business and political leaders to gather in Liverpool to debate the future of England’s cities, towns and regions.

A sense of gloom about the economic prospects is not shared by the West Midlands. That’s Jim’s conclusion having attended two great Downtown events in the last week.

Downtown in Business (DIB) will convene some of the UK’s most influential civic leaders, government figures, and private sector stakeholders for a landmark Property, Regeneration & Infrastructure Conference this autumn — a timely event that aligns with the government’s renewed focus on accelerating housebuilding and driving regional economic growth.

Downtown in Business is pleased to confirm that Cllr James Lewis, Leader of Leeds City Council, will be joining the speaker line-up for this year’s flagship regeneration event, Talking ‘Bout Regeneration 2025.

The sixth annual Downtown in Business ‘Talkin’ About Regeneration’ conference will take place on Thursday 11th September 2025, at Hotel Voco, Manchester.
Pam Smith, Chief Executive of Newcastle City Council will join DIB for our annual property, planning, and regeneration conference on the 11th September 2025.

Downtown in Business will be hosting their annual Talking ‘Bout Regeneration conference

Downtown in Business will host their third property and regeneration conference on Thursday 8th February 2023.

Downtown in Business will be hosting its annual national planning, property, and regeneration conference at the magnificent Grand Hotel, in the heart of Birmingham city centre, on Thursday 15th September 2022.