Reflections on the first OAA Project Day…

What an incredible day! We’re still buzzing from our first OA Academy Projects Day in Soho — a packed venue, a cross‑sector lineup, and a fast‑moving programme full of ideas, ambition and expert insights into how we can unlock real social impact.

Our contributors brought interdisciplinary expertise across landscape, heritage, arts, climate, economics, research, engagement and innovation. And our workshops explored themes from London to Los Angeles, and Yangon to Bath.

What united everyone in the room was a shared commitment to making places, projects, systems and relationships sustainable and successful.

Huge thanks to our amazing speakers: Robin Banerjee • Rumbi Pfende FRSA • Andrew Grant • Adala Leeson • Michael Rosewell • Chaw Kalyar • Josh Goode •Elizabeth Bennett • Alan Gardner • Donna Speed • Soumyen Bandyopadhyay • Kemi Adeyeye • Harry Wardill • Rebecca Madgin • Alexander Barron ACA FRSA • Geoff Rich

Thank you to everyone who joined us, contributed insights, challenged assumptions and helped shape this new venture.

You can check out our highlights reel on Vimeo.

This is just the beginning – we’re excited to build on this momentum as the OA Academy community grows!