Digital Planning Directory Hosts 2025 Summer Reception in Liverpool
Guests gather at the Digital Planning Directory Summer Reception 2025 at the Victoria Gallery & Museum, enjoying an evening of networking and thought-provoking talks on the future of digital planning.
Digital Planning Directory Hosts 2025 Summer Reception in Liverpool
Liverpool, 1 July 2025
The Digital Planning Directory Summer Reception took place at the Victoria Gallery & Museum in Liverpool, as part of the fringe programme for the Local Government Association Conference & Exhibition 2025.
Co-hosted by the Digital Task Force for Planning and the Department of Geography and Planning at the University of Liverpool, the event brought together planners, academics, and digital innovators to explore how digital tools and data can improve efficiency, inclusivity, and innovation in the planning system.
The evening featured contributions from:
- 🎤 Alphie Murphy-O’Reilly
- 🎤 Dr Wei Yang OBE
- 🎤 Professor Alexander Lord
Speakers offered valuable insights into how digital transformation is shaping more sustainable, collaborative approaches to planning, and how cross-sector partnerships can support progress at both local and national levels.
The reception provided a valuable opportunity for networking, sharing ideas, and continuing conversations about the future of digital planning.
