Connected Places

About Connected Places

Connected Places is a podcast about the future of our towns, cities and transport systems. In each episode we speak to thought leaders, senior industry figures, innovators and businesses from around the world about the new technologies that are shaping the places of tomorrow. Connected Places is brought to you by the Connected Places Catapult - the UK's innovation accelerator for cities, transport and places. We help to connect businesses and public sector leaders to cutting-edge research and new technologies that can spark innovation and grow new markets. For more information about the work the Catapult is doing to support businesses large and small, visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter at: www.cp.catapult.org.uk

Publisher

Connected Places Catapult

Category

business · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Jul 2020

Latest episode

24 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

75 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Jul 2025

   Reinventing the city of Liverpool

   In this episode, we visit a city with a proud sense of identity and a bold vision for the future. Liverpool is famous for its maritime heritage, musical legacy, and vibrant culture. But today it’s reimagining itself as a hub for science, technology and inclusive innovation. We explore how civic leaders, entrepreneurs and community voices are driving change, from green shipping corridors and digital connectivity to inclusive growth and skills for the next generation. We hear from Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region; Ruth Wood, CEO of Mersey Maritime; Bill Addy, Chief Executive of Liverpool BID Company; Frank McKenna, CEO of Downtown in Business; Simone Roche, CEO of Northern Power Women; Colin Sinclair and Emily Robson from Knowledge Quarter Liverpool; David Meyerowitz, Chair of the Business and Enterprise Board; Richard Willis from Haskoning; and Mark Wray, Head of Maritime at Connected Places Catapult.

2. 

   17 Jul 2025

   Reinventing the city of Bristol

   In this episode, we visit a city with a powerful story to tell about invention and reinvention. Bristol, in the southwest of England, is famous for its engineering heritage, creative industries, and independent spirit. Today it is forging a national reputation bold plans for sustainable and inclusive growth. We explore how leaders, entrepreneurs, and community organisations are working together to create a city that works for everyone. We hear from Tony Dyer, Leader of Bristol City Council; Claire Reddington, Chief Executive of the Watershed; Ges Rosenberg, Research Fellow at the University of Bristol; Claudette Forbes, Non-Executive Director of Connected Places Catapult; Chris Green, local entrepreneur and skipper with Bristol Community Ferry Boats; Phil Harrison, consultant at Arup; James Cooke, former Deputy Director of Western Gateway; Susan Evans and Brian Wortman from Network Rail; Zoe Banks-Gross, who previously worked with cycling charity Sustrans; and Phil Townley from Rolls Royce. Theme music on this episode is by Phill Ward Music www.phillward.com

3. 

   10 Jul 2025

   Reimagining the economy of Northeast Ohio

   In this episode we visit a place with a fascinating story to tell about reimagining the economy of a place. Northeast Ohio in the USA, or the Greater Cleveland region, comprises 30% of the state of Ohio’s economy, which is ranked 5th in the US for its business climate, 3rd when it comes to affordability, and second in the country for quality of life. Team NEO (the NEO stand for Northeast Ohio) is the economic development accelerator for the region and the business gateway for trade and investment. Team NEO have been supporters of our Connected Places Summit and they have a fascinating story to tell when it comes to creating new opportunities for innovation and business growth across the region, and how important it is to understand the power of place. So in this episode we spoke to Team NEO’s Vice President for Industry Advancement & Engagement, Steve Fritsch, as well as Christine Nelson, Vice President for Project Management & Site Strategies. But we also spoke to their partners across the Greater Cleveland region, including Mayor of Cleveland, Justin Bibb, Baiju Shah, CEO of Greater Cleveland Partnership, Bethia Burke, President of Fund for Our Economic Future, and Ethan Karp, CEO of the Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network (MAGNET). And Lord Rees of Easton, former Mayor of Bristol also shared some reflections from a UK perspective on the role of civic leadership in unlocking economic growth that benefits everyone. Theme music on this episode is by Phill Ward Music (www.phillward.com) SHOW NOTES: To find out more about Team NEO and how you can get in touch, click here. You can also learn more here about their Were Matters site selection tool that is discussed in the episode. Sessions from the 2024 and 2025 Summits are available to view online, and you can also subscribe to our newsletter now to find out all about our plans for our next Summit in 2026! If you'd like to get in touch with your feedback, comments and suggestions on what you'd like to hear more of on the Connected Places Podcast, please email: podcast@cp.catapult.org.uk. We’re looking forward to hearing from you. Follow the show! Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Please also take a moment to write a review and rate us so that more people can hear about the podcast and what we do at Connected Places Catapult.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Spotify

4.5 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 31 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

31

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

81