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Connected Places
by Connected Places Catapult
Connected Places is a podcast about the future of our towns, cities and transport systems. In each episode we speak to thought leaders, senior industry figures, innovators and businesses from around the world about the new technologies that are shaping the places of tomorrow. Connected Places is brought to you by the Connected Places Catapult - the UK's innovation accelerator for cities, transport and places. We help to connect businesses and public sector leaders to cutting-edge research and new technologies that can spark innovation and grow new markets. For more information about the work the Catapult is doing to support businesses large and small, visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter at: www.cp.catapult.org.uk
Episodes
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Reinventing the city of Liverpool
In this episode, we visit a city with a proud sense of identity and a bold vision for the future. Liverpool is famous for its maritime heritage, musical legacy, and vibrant culture. But today it's reimagining itself as a hub for science, technology and inclusive innovation. We explore how civic...
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Reinventing the city of Bristol
In this episode, we visit a city with a powerful story to tell about invention and reinvention. Bristol, in the southwest of England, is famous for its engineering heritage, creative industries, and independent spirit. Today it is forging a national reputation bold plans for sustainable and...
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Reimagining the economy of Northeast Ohio
In this episode we visit a place with a fascinating story to tell about reimagining the economy of a place. Northeast Ohio in the USA, or the Greater Cleveland region, comprises 30% of the state of Ohio's economy, which is ranked 5th in the US for its business climate, 3rd when it comes to...
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In conversation with Dan Labbad, CEO of the Crown Estate
In this episode we meet Dan Labbad, CEO of the Crown Estate - an independent commercial business, created by an Act of Parliament, with a diverse portfolio of UK buildings, shoreline, seabed, forestry, agriculture and common land. Dan sat down with the Chair of the Catapult, Prof. Greg Clark,...
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In Conversation with Andrew Barr, President of Hitachi Europe
In this episode we meet Andrew Barr, President of Hitachi Europe in conversation with Becky Wood at our recent Connected Places Summit, held in London on 19/20 March. Hitachi Europe was one of our strategic Summit partners and we are very grateful for their support. Andrew and Becky sat down in…
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Highlights from the Connected Places Summit - 2025
Last week was a big one for the Connected Places Catapult. On the 19/20 March we hosted our second Connected Places Summit, in the heart of London. In this episode we hear from some of the leading voices who spoke at the Summit... Sir Andrew Haines from Network Rail on the future of Britain's...
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The future of innovation procurement
Every year the UK spends £380bn on third party suppliers - £60bn of that is spent by local authorities - so it is vital to ensure we are getting the best value from the goods and services we buy. A big part of any public budget is not just the question of what things to buy, but how can we be…
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Inclusive Innovation in the West Midlands
The UK is positioning itself to be a global hub for innovation by 2035. But how do we make sure that the innovation economy creates opportunities for people and communities from all corners of the country? Getting this right has implications not just for businesses and research institutions, but...
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Highlights from the Connected Places Summit - 2024
Last week was a big one for the Connected Places Catapult. On the 20/21 March we hosted our first ever Connected Places Summit, in the heart of the City of London. It was a big one because even though we run multiple events throughout the year, this was the first time we've run a 2-day Summit…
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Minding the gaps in London with Graeme Craig
Ask any Londoner what the city's greatest challenge is and they'll probably mention the housing crisis or, more specifically, the affordable housing crisis. Over the last 40 years, London's population has boomed from 6.9 million in 1980 to 9.6 million today. London now hosts 6 million jobs, £1.5...
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In conversation with Baroness Brown of Cambridge
In this episode we meet Professor Dame Julia King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge; member of the House of Lords and an engineer by training. We talked about the UK Government's ambition to become a science and technology superpower by 2030; what it's like to straddle the worlds of academia…
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2023 - A Year In Review
It's been another eventful year on the Connected Places Podcast and we've got a lot to look back on as 2023 draws to a close! In this episode we revisit some of the stories we've featured on the show this year, and the fascinating guests we've been able to have on. We hear from three companies...
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Meet the Innovators
Innovating isn't easy. It's risky, it's fraught with failure, and there's no guarantees of success. In this episode we meet two companies that have had to navigate the innovation rollercoaster to get to where they are. Both companies have been supported by the Connected Places Catapult at various...
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Reimagining national infrastructure with Sir John Armitt
The future of Britain's national infrastructure is getting a lot of attention. In large part because it's facing some big challenges. Not least our changing climate and the commitment to decarbonise our economy. But also the question of who pays for it, who benefits from it, and who gets to...
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How are tech innovators making flying more accessible?
There are 14 million people in the UK with some form of disability. For too many, using public transport can be a nightmare - whether it's getting on and off a bus, or navigating the complex, stressful and often-confusing environment of a large transport interchange. Sadly, when it comes to...
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The power of digital twins with IOTICS
We conclude our three-part podcast series on digital twins with a conversation with Ali Nicholl, Head of Engagement at IOTICS, a data company helping innovators to better collaborate on digital transformation. Ali and his colleagues are passionate about this. They're impatient too! IOTICS are on…
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The power of digital twins with National Grid ESO
In this episode we meet National Grid ESO, the electricity system operator for Great Britain, and one of the sponsors of the Digital Twin Hub's inaugural Connected Digital Twins Summit held this summer. The UK Government has a target for National Grid ESO to be running a zero-carbon electricity...
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The future of Britain's railways with Lord Adonis
In this episode we meet Lord Adonis who we were delighted to welcome to our offices last week alongside senior representatives from across the rail sector. Andrew Adonis is a member of the House of Lords and founding Chair of the UK's National Infrastructure Commission. He was a Government…
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The power of digital twins with Royal HaskoningDHV
A profound shift is happening in the world of infrastructure. Advances in software, sensing and computational technology are seeing connected digital twins being adopted across whole infrastructure systems and even entire cities. In this episode we meet the global engineering consultancy Royal...
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What next for innovation-friendly procurement?
Money is tight right now and tough times call for a renewed focus on how public money is spent. Every year the UK spends £300bn on third party suppliers so it is vital to ensure we are getting the best value from the goods and services we buy. A big part of any public budget is not just the...
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Bristol's Station Innovation Zone Part II – Meet the companies
Bristol Temple Meads recently became the UK's first 'Station Innovation Zone'. Working in partnership with Network Rail and Innovate UK we're helping the station to test new technologies designed to improve the passenger experience the station. In this episode we meet three innovators from the...
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Bristol Temple Meads - UK's first Station Innovation Zone
Bristol Temple Meads recently became the UK's first 'Station Innovation Zone'. Working in partnership with Network Rail and Innovate UK we're helping the station to test new technologies designed to improve the passenger experience the station. This episode is a brief taster of what the Catapult…
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Glasgow Airport - UK's first connected airport living lab
Earlier this month the Catapult announced an exciting new venture which will see Glasgow Airport become the UK's first 'Connected Airport Living Lab'. With funding from Innovate UK the aim is to test new technologies designed to improve the passenger experience, boost productivity, and help the...
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2022 - A Year In Review
It's been another eventful year on the Connected Places Podcast and we've got a lot to look back on as 2022 draws to a close! In this episode we revisit some of the stories we've featured on the show this year, and the fascinating guests we've been able to have on. We hear from two well-known TV...
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The Growing Momentum Behind 3Ci
The fight against climate change will be won or lost in cities. We've known this for some time. The question is, What do cities need to do financially to rise to that challenge? How can they strengthen their business cases for net zero investment? And if their plans are brought together and…
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Great rail journeys of the future with Michael Portillo
Michael Portillo's Great Railway Journeys have captured the imaginations of millions of TV viewers as he explores the vast world of rail travel, its fascinating history, and what it can reveal about a country. In this episode Michael shares his thoughts on how far we've come in Britain when it...
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Reimagining our railways and stations
Britain has the oldest rail infrastructure in the world. Our railways have profoundly shaped our history, as well as much of our cultural and civic identity. But like much of our economy, the UK's rail network has had a difficult few years; reduced passenger revenue in the wake of the COVID...
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Reimagining the future of aviation & airports
The Wright brothers first took to the air in 1903. That revolution started with the propellor engine. Only a few decades later the jet age began, and since then aviation has become an absolutely vital part of the global economy, as well as the lives of millions of people. But what's really...
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Our maritime past and future with David Shukman
In this episode, we meet David Shukman, former BBC Science Editor. For over 30 years David has been reporting from all over the globe on the profound changes that are happening in our environment, our seas, and the wider natural world. Having started his career with the BBC in 1983, he was...
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Reimagining the UK's ports and maritime economy
The United Kingdom is a maritime nation. Our ports have long been hubs connecting Britain to the rest of the world. Yet if we think of ports as under-utilised hubs of innovation, things start to get exciting! Whether it's 5G, autonomous systems, or net zero infrastructure, our ports can foster...
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De-industrial to de-carbon: the future of our built environment with Liz Peace CBE
The UK has a powerful story to tell when it comes to regenerating our towns and cities in the wake of industrial decline. We haven't always got it right, and yet we've learned a lot along the way. So as we face the daunting task of decarbonising our entire built environment, what lessons can we...
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How are two companies in Sao Paulo and Cambridge tackling climate change in Brazil?
Brazil is a vast country with 16% of the world's fresh water and home to most of the Amazon Rainforest – often referred to as the lungs of the planet. But the frontline of the climate crisis in Brazil is not only protecting its forests, important of course as they are. The fight is also being...
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How are tech innovators making it easier for people with disabilities to use public transport?
Are you one of the 14 million people in the UK with some form of disability? Or do you know someone who lives with a disability? Then you'll probably know how hard it can be to use public transport - whether it's getting on and off a bus, or navigating the complex, stressful and often-confusing...
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2021 - A Year In Review
It's been another eventful year at the Connected Places Catapult and we've got a lot to look back on as the year draws to a close! We've had some great conversations with thought leaders across government, business, cities and industry - from London to Mexico City to New York. We've brought you...
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Rewilding conversations about place with Claudette Forbes
Back in the summer of this year, the UK Government launched its Innovation Strategy which set out how the UK plans to become a global hub for innovation over the coming years. It recognised the critical role that place-based innovation is going to play on that journey. One of the many things that...
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Decarbonising the infrastructure of tomorrow with Dr. Nelson Ogunshakin OBE
How we design, build and invest in infrastructure is at the heart of how we'll decarbonise our economies, as well as harness the opportunities of the fourth industrial revolution. The coming decade is set to be the most consequential in living memory for infrastructure investment, especially for...
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Live from COP26 in Glasgow: Part II
Why has the Catapult been at the UN's COP26 Climate Summit in Glasgow? Because so much of what was discussed, planned and negotiated in Glasgow had everything to do with cities, how we think about place, and how we imagine, design, build and finance places that are not just liveable, but also low...
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Live from COP26 in Glasgow: Part I
So why has the Connected Places Catapult been at the UN's COP26 Climate Summit in Glasgow? Well, because so much of what's being discussed, planned and negotiated here in Glasgow has everything to do with cities, how we think about place, and how we imagine, design, build and finance places that...
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Active Travel Summit
In this episode we bring you some of the highlights from our Active Travel Summit, which we held on 29th September, and what the road ahead looks like for collaboration, R&D, and commercialising innovation in this exciting and growing sector. The summit was a space to explore with innovators…
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Innovation Places Summit
The innovation economy has become one of the defining features of the economic cycle, especially the role of innovation in the post-pandemic recovery and the wider 'levelling up' agenda. Yet there are stark differences between the innovation activity in different parts of the UK, and there is...
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UK Cities Climate Investment Commission II: Decarbonising Transport
How can cities strengthen their business cases for net zero investment? And if their plans are brought together and aligned in a new and creative ways, could they generate greater scale, volume and predictability in ways that might make them more attractive to investors? To answer these and other...
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Bristol's road to net zero with Mayor Marvin Rees
In this instalment of our City Leader's dialogues, "The net zero road to COP26 and beyond", we speak to Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol; the largest city in the south west of England and a hotbed of innovation, creativity and discovery going back centuries. Before the industrial revolution…
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Helsinki's road to net zero with Jan Vapaavouri
In this instalment of our City Leader's dialogues, "The net zero road to COP26 and beyond", we speak to Jan Vapaavpouri, former Mayor of Helsinki; the world's northern most city region with over a million people and the most northerly capital in Europe. Helsinki is often referred to as Finland's...
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Active Travel III: Accelerating the UK market
In recent months we've been exploring one of the most exciting areas of growth and opportunity within urban mobility, and why it matters so much to the Connected Places Catapult, and the future of healthy, connected and net zero places. Active travel is about creating options for us to move more....
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Hubs of Innovation III: Local Authorities as Curators
How does innovation happen in a place? What is it about a district, a neighbourhood, a cluster or a corridor that makes it possible for innovation to flourish? And what is the role of local authorities in curating innovation within and between places? In the 2021 Budget, the UK Chancellor, Rishi...
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Manchester's road to recovery and net zero with Sir Richard Leese
In this instalment of our City Leader's dialogues, "The net zero road to COP26 and beyond", we speak to the Leader of Manchester City Council in the north of England; one of the most important cities in the history of the industrial revolution and the story of modern Britain. For centuries...
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Planning the future of New York with Rit Aggarwala
Cities aren't so much becoming smart, they've always been smart and the history of urban technology is often forgotten when it comes to cities. Yet even the most global and future-facing of cities are living legacies of long histories. Taking a long view of innovation can help us think more...
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Introducing the UK Cities Climate Investment Commission
How can cities strengthen their business cases for net zero investment? And if their plans are brought together and aligned in a new and creative ways, could they generate greater scale, volume and predictability in ways that might make them more attractive to investors? To answer these and other...
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Building the net zero infrastructure of tomorrow with Nick Chism
The physical and digital infrastructure that connects and powers our towns, cities and transport systems is something we don't often think about until emergency strikes. Which is why in countries all around the world the COVID pandemic has refocussed our attention on the resilience and…
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Melbourne's Road to a Resilient Green Recovery with Lord Mayor Sally Capp
We're running a series of dialogues with Mayors from around the world in the lead up to the COP26 Climate Summit in Glasgow later this year. The series was launched this week at the World Cities Summit 2021, which was hosted by our partner, the Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC) and held virtually...
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Connected Places is a podcast about the future of our towns, cities and transport systems. In each episode we speak to thought leaders, senior industry figures, innovators and businesses from around the world about the new technologies that are shaping the places of tomorrow. Connected Places is brought to you by the Connected Places Catapult - the UK's innovation accelerator for cities, transport and places. We help to connect businesses and public sector leaders to cutting-edge research and new technologies that can spark innovation and grow new markets. For more information about the work the Catapult is doing to support businesses large and small, visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter at: www.cp.catapult.org.uk
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