Welcome
We are delighted to be hosting the KTP 2025 Conference and Awards in Manchester from the 28th to the 30th October 2025, bringing together all parts of the KTP community - associates, practitioners, academics, businesses, and funders - to connect, collaborate and celebrate 50 years of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships.
Book now to join 450 delegates at the iconic Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, accelerating your innovation career via our carefully curated programme of high-profile keynote speakers, evidence-based seminars, interactive workshops, wellbeing activities and networking opportunities. A focal point for national ‘Golden Anniversary’ celebrations, the event series will commemorate KTP achievements and inspire the next generation of partnerships.
About the
conference and awards
Celebrate 50 years of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships with the annual KTP awards on 28th October 2025 and Conference from the 29th to the 30th October 2025 at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, Manchester.
Our
venue
The Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, a magnificent, terracotta Grade II listed building in city centre Manchester, dates back to 1890.
Conference
programme
We have worked closely with KTP practitioners, associates, researchers and funders to co-create an exciting programme that will be meaningful for all delegates, regardless of experience or role.
Accommodation
options
We are delighted to offer specially negotiated accommodation rates for delegates via our official accommodation booking provider.
Conference
speakers
From leading figures in the innovation funding landscape, futurist speakers, happiness professionals and mental health experts, we’re proud to have such an array of talented, insightful speakers as part of our conference line-up.
Who is
exhibiting
Details of our exhibitors will be available very soon …
