
Our next event will examine how researchers, planners and analysts build sustainability into their location models and strategies, with case studies and examples from leading experts in the field. Firstly thanks to our sponsors, GMAP.
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Our next event will examine how researchers, planners and analysts build sustainability into their location models and strategies, with case studies and examples from leading experts in the field. Firstly thanks to our sponsors, GMAP.
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We were delighted with our first ever meeting of the Society for Location Analysis (SLA) in Australia.
The SLA, founded in the UK, is all about bringing together location planning practitioners, academics and students to share ideas, expand our capabilities and grow the next generation of location planners. Click below to find out more…
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We would like to extend a huge thank you to our hosts and sponsors Geolytix, who welcomed us all to their offices in London. Thanks also to our speakers who all gave their time for free to share their wisdom.
Over 50 delegates joined us to explore the Global challenges facing the location planning industry. Our speakers, from different industries and countries of the world shared their experiences, advice and findings on the differences between countries around the world.

Venue: Hand and Flower pub, Hammersmith
Address: Olympia, 1 Hammersmith Road, Hammersmith, London, W14 8XJ
Date: Thursday, 24th April 2025
Time: 5.30 registration for 6pm start – ending approx till 9pm
Sponsored by: CACI
Refreshments will be provided

Please put this date in your diaries.
We are planning a social event on 20th March 2025, to celebrate the anniversary of Jon’s passing.
If you don’t know who Jon Walker is, he was instrumental in setting up the SLA and we still award an annual Lifetime Achievement Award each year in his memory. To find out more visit Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Drawing on his lived experience with neurodivergent friends, family and colleagues, Mark will give an overview of the neurodiversity movement, and how this is shaping a new understanding of how conditions like dyslexia, Autism and ADHD are not only disabilities but can also be strengths if they can be better understood and accommodated.
Read moreWith our keynote speaker Ketul Patel and expert panel we explored the concept of Community Retailing, sharing innovations and lessons from successful community retail operations.


The night time economy covers a wide range of activity between the hours of 6pm and 6am, covering everything from entertainment, bars and restaurants to the engine rooms that keep cities moving and healthy and secure: distribution, health and social care, transport. In our next event we will be joined by BT, who are kindly hosting this session, to explore how policies can shape cities and the services that serve them.
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We would like to invite you to attend our next SLA event, hosted by Savills and jointly promoted by the SLA and SPR.
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