Experience on Main Street Conference
TRANSFORMING SPACES AND PLACES INTO VIBRANT DESTINATIONS
8 – 9 July 2025 – Arcade Arena, Lower Byrom St, Manchester M3 4FP
ABOUT THE EVENT
Experience on Main Street Conference returns for its third edition on 8–9 July 2025 at the vibrant Arcade Arena in Manchester. Delivered by the team behind Experience UK, the trade body representing the UK’s experience economy, this flagship event brings together a dynamic mix of people and organisations shaping the future of place and space.
This two-day gathering has become a must-attend for a wide spectrum of stakeholders, including central government, city and local authorities, developers, planners, architects, retail estate owners, cultural and business districts, experience designers, leisure operators, and more. With backing from the UK Government and leading trade associations and organisations, the conference offers a compelling platform to provoke thought, spark fresh ideas, and drive impactful conversations around placemaking, development, regeneration, and the experience economy.
Attendees will enjoy a rich and engaging programme that includes:
– Private tours of standout local projects and destinations
– An immersive art trail bringing creativity into the heart of the experience
– A forward-thinking conference featuring a diverse speaker line-up
– A curated exhibition showcasing the latest innovations and expertise
– Dedicated networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration and partnerships
Across both days, the agenda is designed to inspire and challenge, with sessions focused on reimagining high streets, downtowns, shopping centres, and lifestyle destinations as vibrant, experience-led places built for the future.
WHY YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT
The Experience on Main Street Conference is the must-attend event for anyone shaping the future of our towns, cities, and shared spaces.
Whether you’re a property developer, high street custodian, architect, experience designer, or leisure operator, this is your opportunity to connect with industry leaders, gain valuable insights, and discover innovative solutions that are transforming spaces into vibrant, multiuse lifestyle destinations.
Why attend?
- Hear from the companies leading place transformation across the UK and beyond
- Join dynamic panel sessions and round tables exploring how major projects are conceived, funded, and delivered
- Explore a curated exhibition showcasing the products, services, and solutions driving the future of the experience economy
- Network with developers, designers, operators, and civic leaders shaping the future of spaces and places
- Take part in exclusive private tours of standout local projects and developments
- Enjoy the Music for the Senses – a multi-sensory art trail celebrating the people, places, moments, and instruments of Manchester’s legendary music scene
- Unwind and connect at our Evening Mixer Events in a relaxed, social setting
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The Experience on Main Street Conference is designed for professionals and organisations actively shaping the future of urban spaces, high streets, and destination environments. This event is ideal for:
- Local and city authorities, inward investment leads, regeneration teams, cultural compacts, and Business Improvement District (BID) professionals involved in revitalising town and city centres
- Property developers, owners, and managers looking to integrate leisure, culture, and experience concepts into retail destinations, city centres, travel hubs, hotels, resorts, and cultural venues
- Architects and masterplanners specialising in innovative design for retail, leisure, entertainment, and mixed-use developments
- Creative and experience designers delivering bold, immersive solutions for shopping malls, entertainment venues, and hospitality-driven spaces
- Leisure and entertainment operators, as well as supply chain partners developing or delivering compelling, visitor-focused experiences
- Technology and design companies offering cutting-edge tools, systems, and solutions that contribute to the reinvention and regeneration of the UK’s high streets and shared spaces
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Secure your spot on 8 – 9 July 2025 at Arcade Arena, Manchester to connect with industry leaders and gain insights into transforming spaces and places into experience led destinations.
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