Planning reform and policy readiness: Is the UK fit for the AI data centre boom?

Speakers

• John Duncan

  Connected Places Lead, Greater Manchester Combined Authority

• Bart Smallman

  Research Analyst, Assembly Research

• Daniel Ray

  Director of Planning Services & Chief Planning Officer, Slough Borough Council

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Also on Wednesday 9 September 2026

• 08:55 · Chair's address
• 09:00 · Keynote address: 'The Connection Project'
• 09:10 · Keynote interview
• 09:20 · Keynote interview with Cornerstone
• 09:35 · Regulator's address
• 09:50 · Keynote address from Nokia