London Stock Exchange was delighted to welcome Connected Places Catapult to open trading in London today to celebrate the start of the Connected Places Summit 2025.

Starting today, the Connected Places Summit 2025 connects people, places and businesses for a future of sustainable growth and prosperity and provides a platform for live project showcases, inspiring thought leadership and interactive content. The two-day forum convenes over 2000 in-person and 1,500 virtual attendees from government, academia, cities, financial institutions, technology, transport and mobility sectors for debate, networking, and provides an opportunity to discover the latest innovations that are addressing some of the UK’s biggest challenges.  

Claire Dorrian, Head of Sustainable Finance, LSEG Markets, who hosted the Market Open, said: “The London Stock Exchange is proud to support Connected Places Catapult in connecting people, places and businesses for a future of sustainable growth and prosperity. Collaboration and innovation are key to delivering jobs and growth for regional economies.”

Erika Lewis, Chief Executive Officer at Connected Places Catapult, said: “Innovation is a powerful driver of economic growth. At the Connected Places Summit, we’re bringing together leaders, innovators and academics from across a range of sectors to discuss the most pressing challenges facing our towns and cities and the infrastructure that connects them. By sharing insights and showcasing new solutions across sectors, we can unlock commercial opportunities and investment whilst finding ways to deliver better connected places for everyone.”

The net zero economy has become a significant driver of growth and innovation in the UK over the past decade and represents an opportunity to enhance regional productivity. Claire Dorrian, Head of Sustainable Finance, Markets, LSEG will join a discussion at the Connected Places Summit that will explore ways to boost investment in net zero and green growth, alongside Catherine McGuinness CBE, Innovate UK appointed Non-Executive Director, Connected Places Catapult, Lorna Pimlott, Managing Director, Local Authority Advisory & Lending, National Wealth Fund and Mete Coban MBE, Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy.

For more information on the Connected Places Summit 2025, including the events key themes, agenda, and speaker details, please visit Connected Places Summit 2025 - Connected Places Catapult.