All day workshop | 10 November 2026 | London
OA Academy Project Day
Our biannual experiential learning, networking and impact event – all focused around exciting and ambitious social impact ventures.
People Make Places
How culture, community and design shape thriving futures
Join leading thinkers, practitioners, researchers, designers, cultural organisations and change-makers for a day of ideas, collaboration and action exploring the future of inclusive, resilient and thriving places.
The event takes place at Compressor House, Royal Docks, one of London's most significant regeneration locations, and forms part of a growing international conversation that will continue in New York in March 2027.
A full day programme drawing on projects in and around The Royal Docks, as well as OA projects including Climate Resilient Heritage and the £1 Billion* Initiative.
Connecting people, projects, ideas and organisations to drive positive social impact. A stepping stone towards the first international OA Academy event being planned for New York City in March 2027.
Delivered with the support of:
Event details
Price
£25-120
Date and time
Tues, 10 Nov 2026
09:30 – 17:00
Location
Big Fridge
Compressor House
1020 Dockside Road
London
E16 2QU
Network
Connect with a diverse community of practitioners, researchers, cultural leaders, designers, policymakers and change makers
Inspiration
Hear from leading thinkers, practitioners and organisations exploring the future of our communities and cities.
Learn
Explore case studies and insights rooted in the lived realities of London and the Royal Docks.
Participate
Work with experts and peers to develop ideas that could help shape the future of the Royal Docks
Collaborate
Participate in meaningful cross-sector and inter-disciplinary work across sectors and geographies
Our speakers and contributors
To be announced in September