The Operational PPP Awards is now in its third year of celebrating the individuals, projects and partnerships that are shaping the industry and the way we deliver infrastructure.
Our inaugural event in 2024 exceeded our expectations and welcomed 400 people to Leeds city centre and last year over 450 travelled to the Celtic Manor in Wales to discover who is leading the field in operational public private partnerships.
For 2026 we are heading to Manchester and are expecting to grow again with an estimated 500 people gathering to celebrate the industry’s achievements.
Where
Manchester Deansgate Hotel
When
23 November 2026
We believe the Operational PPP Awards and conference play an essential role in helping to spread the word that public private partnerships have a vital role in transforming infrastructure. However, don’t just take our word for it. Some feedback from previous years includes:
“I, and lots more that I talked to, thought the whole event, and the awards evening especially, was a great success! It was lovely to see so many people from across the industry, and so many from the various parts of the public sector; such an important element. I’m sure next year will be even better and sought after as word of mouth about it spreads. Thank you, such a great addition to the annual calendar, and wholly relevant!”
“It was a great event and so good to see friends and colleagues in person. It makes such a difference.”
“You have certainly hit a sweet spot with the target audience and I was very impressed with the exposure that [we] enjoyed as a sponsor, but equally impressed with the event itself.”
“It was a fantastic event and well attended.”
“It was a fabulous summit and thank you for organising it, we were absolutely thrilled with our awards”
“It was great to catch up with new and familiar faces at the event over the past few days. One of the best I have attended!”
“We are delighted to have been associated with such a high profile and successful industry event.”
“What an amazing event! Was amazing to be part of such an inspirational event – there was a true buzz!”
The conference will include the following sessions:
Operational workshops: Engage with experts on project-specific challenges and opportunities, covering topics such as creating a seamless handback process and strategies for planning operational excellence from day one.
Public Sector Training Workshop: A chance for public sector representatives to connect with leading voices in operational PPPs and learn how to enhance the fundamental aspects of project management.
Seminars: Participate in focused conversations, including discussions on collaborative working—what it truly means in practice—and managing variations and change, exploring how to adapt an inflexible model.
PPP Operational Thought-leaders Panels: Gain insights from prominent figures in operational projects and explore how to integrate lessons learned into future PPP initiatives.
