The Healthy City Design Congress 2025
Venue
The Lowry
Dates
14
Healthy City Design 2025 International Congress brings together leading voices in urban health, sustainability and innovation at the Lowry this October. Discover how cutting-edge design, policy and investment are shaping healthier cities—from housing and transport to workplaces and public spaces. With world-class speakers, interactive sessions and the Healthy City Design Awards, this is where ideas meet impact in Greater Manchester's creative and digital hub. 14-15 October | Lowry, MediaCity
The Healthy City Design 2025 International Congress is an international forum for exchanging knowledge on designing healthy and sustainable cities and communities. It brings together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, developers, investors and community voices to share findings, discuss innovative solutions, and foster investment in initiatives that improve public health and well-being.
Themed, ‘Transitions to health: Impact through policy, planning and investment’, the congress is produced by SALUS Global Knowledge Exchange, in collaboration with the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design at the Royal College of Art, Salford City Council and MediaCity, and takes place at the Lowry in MediaCity, Salford, Greater Manchester, from 14-15 October.
Exploring how innovation to promote health in housing, urban planning, real estate, workplace, transport and mobility, healthcare, education and other key sectors, can underpin economic growth and social cohesion, the congress provides opportunities for delegates from interdisciplinary backgrounds and sectors to network, develop new skills, and collaborate on projects.
Supported by a diverse programme of content, including keynote talks, panel discussions, interactive workshops, videos+posters presentations, and world-leading speakers sharing the latest research findings, innovations and real-world projects, a foundational principle of the congress is to reduce health inequalities and promote health equity, making sure opportunities are available for all communities to thrive.
The event also includes the Healthy City Design Awards, which celebrate innovative projects and research that positively impact the health of urban populations.
Featured speakers
- Paul Dennett, City Mayor of Salford, Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester, UK
- Professor Henrietta L. Moore, Founder and director, Institute for Global Prosperity;
- Chair in Culture Philosophy and Design, University College London, UK
- Professor Matt Ashton, Director of public health, Liverpool City Council, UK
- Ab Rogers, Creative director, Ab Rogers Design, UK
- Peter Babudu, Executive director, Impact on Urban Health, UK
- Rob Creber, Head of social value and partnerships, Therme Manchester
- Stephen Young, Salford City Council, UK
- Martyn Evans, Landsec, UK
- Phil Marsden, Muse, UK
- Julie Charge, University of Salford, UK
- Helen Simpson, GMCA Health and Social Care Partnership, UK
- Nuala Gallagher, Liverpool City Council
- Andy Miah, University of Salford, UK
- Collette Roche, Manchester United, UK
- Stephen Wild, Peel Land, UK
- Richard Roe, Trafford Council, UK