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The Productivity Institute Academic Conference 2026

14 September 2026 | Alliance Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester | 9:30 AM – 5 PM

Hosted by The Productivity Institute

Registration is open through Eventbrite.


Productive futures: new questions for a changing economy

Building on the success of last year’s event, this year’s conference brings together leading productivity researchers to take stock of the evidence base and explore frontier questions for the next wave of research. Thematic sessions cover trade and global value chains, investment, place, workforce skills, and innovation.

The event is free to attend and welcomes both specialists and those with a broader interest in how productivity impacts work, growth and well-being.

Date(s)

  • 14 September 2026

Time(s)

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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