All that stands between us: Everything communicates, not everyone connects

Join us on 3 July at The London Centre for a conversation about disconnection, perception and possibility.

Our built environments are shaped by boundaries: rivers, roads, railways, regeneration zones. But beyond bricks and borders lie deeper divisions: economic, cultural, digital, emotional.

Whether shaping perceptions of place, creating dialogue across difference, or giving voice to those often left out of planning and development, communications is not just a support act – it’s a catalyst.

In this Accelerators event, we explore how the stories we tell, the words we choose, and the platforms we use can break down barriers in our cities – or reinforce them. From Canary Wharf to the fractures between neighbourhoods and megaprojects, our speakers will reflect on how to connect people, places and purpose in more meaningful ways.

Panellists:

Jane Martinson, author and journalist (BBC, The Guardian)

Carlota Rebelo, journalist and executive producer (Monocle, The Urbanist)

Tamsin Ace, Director, East Bank