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DescriptionWe are delighted to be hosting the KTP 2025 Conference in Manchester from the 28th and 30th October 2025; bringing together all parts of the KTP community to connect, collaborate and celebrate 50 years of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships. Book now to join over 400 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 KTP 2025 Conference will commemorate KTP achievements and inspire the next generation of partnerships. We are finalising the KTP 2025 Conference programme, with further details to be added over the coming weeks, but take a look at what we have planned so far! You can find information regarding overnight accommodation by clicking on the Book Event button at the bottom of this page then the Additional Info tab.
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Additional ItemsStandard Conference – KTP Awards
Standard Conference – Social Programme
Standard Conference – Overnight Accommodation
ContactVicky Lee - For all general conference enquiries and Kimpton Clocktower Bedroom reservations T: 0161 295 5950 Laura Mason - For enquries relating to the conference accommodation allocation (Maldron, Voco, Pendulum) https://book.passkey.com/event/50910551/owner/9745128/home T: 07792015550 More InformationABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Celebrate the world of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships from the 28th to the 30th October 2025 at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, Manchester.
Since 1975, the UK Government has fuelled over 14,000 ground breaking Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP), uniting top businesses, researchers, and graduates to drive innovation for a stronger economy, society, and environment.
To mark this significant milestone KTP 2025 Conference: Celebrating 50 years of Innovation and Partnership, co-hosted by our three universities in partnership with Innovate UK, will bring together all parts of the KTP community for a unique series of learning, development and celebration events.
On 28th October 2025, Innovate UK will host the 2025 Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Awards, recognising the people and partnerships behind the UK’s most inspiring and successful KTP projects. Further information about this invitation only event will be provided by Innovate UK.
Our conference programme dovetails with the awards, starting with an evening welcome event on 28th October, and leading into a 2-day conference programme on the 29th and 30th October 2025.
Designed for a high-level of engagement and interaction our programme of keynotes, workshops and seminars has been created around three themes:
1. Knowledge with impact. 2. Driving innovation for the future. 3. The art of successful collaboration.
With an abundance of networking opportunities to enhance your professional networks, and personal well-being sessions to optimise your conference experience and support work-life balance, this conference has been co-created by and for:
o KTP and Knowledge Exchange practitioners (all career stages) o KTP academics and KE researchers (all career stages) o KTP Associates (all project stages) o KT Advisers
VENUE
The KTP 2025 Conference will be hosted in the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, a magnificent, terracotta Grade II listed building in city centre Manchester. This venue’s rich history dates back to 1890, when it first opened as The Refuge Assurance Company headquarters and still features many 19th centre details as well as Paul Waterhouse’s iconic clock tower from the 1930s.
Venue address: Kimpton Clocktower Hotel Oxford Road Manchester M60 7HA
Telephone: +44 (0) 161 288 1111
Accessibility
Information about the accessible features at the venue is available at https://www.accessable.co.uk/ihg-hotels-and-resorts/access-guides/kimpton-clocktower.
If you have any specific accessibility requirements, please contact us in advance and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
Travel
Manchester is well-connected and easily accessible by road, rail, and air.
By train: the nearest train stations are Manchester Oxford Road (2-minute walk), Manchester Piccadilly (15-minute walk) and Manchester Victoria (25-minute walk). By air: Manchester International Airport is 8-miles from the venue, with regular train and tram (Metrolink) connections. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 35-miles from the venue. By car: the venue is accessible from the M56, M62 and M6. There is no on-site parking. The nearest car park is the NCP car park on Oxford Road the postcode is M1 5EJ.
General traffic is not permitted on Oxford Road between 6am and 9pm, you will need to use alternative routes, such as Upper Brook Street and Princess Street. Should you enter a bus lane or use a bus gate on Oxford Road you may get a Penalty Charge Notice of £60, which will reduce to £30 if you pay within 21 days.
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME We are finalising the KTP 2025 Conference programme, with further details to be added over the coming weeks, but take a look at what we have planned so far!
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Kimpton Clocktower Hotel - We have secured a limited number of bedrooms at the conference venue, rooms are priced at £189.00 per night, this price includes breakfast. Should you wish to book a bedroom at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel this can be selected during the registration process.
Alternatively we are delighted to offer specially negotiated accommodation rates for delegates and visitors via our official accommodation booking provider Marketing Manchester Convention Bureau. The accommodation website will be open until 30 September 2025; however early booking is recommended to ensure you are able to book your preferred hotel. Through this website you can book, modify or cancel your accommodation reservation. https://book.passkey.com/event/50910551/owner/9745128/home All bookings require a guarantee; either credit/debit card details where payment is made directly with the hotel on arrival/departure, or you may request a Pro-Forma Invoice where payment must be made prior to arrival. For more information on what to see and do when in Manchester check out: https://www.meetinmanchester.com/ktp50/
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