The Experience on Main Street Conference returns for its third edition on 8–9 July 2025.

Delivered by Experience UK, the trade body representing the UK’s experience economy, and supported by Commercial Interiors UK, this flagship event brings together a dynamic mix of people and organisations shaping the future of place and space.

This gathering has become a must-attend for a wide spectrum of stakeholders, including central government, city and local authorities, developers, planners, architects, retail estate owners, cultural and business districts, experience designers, leisure operators, and more.

The conference offers a compelling platform to provoke thought, spark fresh ideas, and drive impactful conversations around placemaking, development, regeneration, and the experience economy. The agenda is designed to inspire and challenge, with sessions focused on reimagining high streets, downtowns, shopping centres, and lifestyle destinations as vibrant, experience-led places built for the future.

What to expect

A ticket to the Experience on Main Street Conference 2025 gives you full access to:

‘Music for the Senses’ Art Trail Experience: Enjoy a private tour of the Music for the Senses art trail from 5:00pm on 8 July – an immersive, multi-sensory journey celebrating Manchester’s music scene.

Networking Mixer: Ahead of the Experience UK Conference at the Museum of Illusions from 6:30pm on 8 July, for an immersive evening of creativity and connection.

The main conference at Arcade Arena: A full day of bold ideas, practical insights, and future-focused discussion from 9:00am on 9 July. Bringing together developers, policymakers, creatives, and cultural leaders, the programme explores the big issues shaping the future of our towns and cities.

Discounted tickets for CIUK members:

Please email info@commercial-interiorsuk.com to receive your discount code.

Via the event website: https://experienceonmainstreet.com/ - and input the discount code to provide a 20% CIUK discount off all ticket types.