Innovation Lab

🚀 We’re excited to launch the Innovation Lab 2026 — a high-energy, immersive day dedicated to creativity, design thinking, and real-world problem solving.

On 25 February 2026, leaders from across the region will come together at Blue Tower, MediaCityUK, Salford for a full-day challenge hosted by creativity, innovation and high-performance specialist Dr Mark Batey.

This isn’t a typical workshop — it’s a hands-on, fast-paced experience where teams will use cutting-edge tools to tackle a real challenge revealed on the day.

Expect collaboration. Expect bold thinking. Expect to be pushed out of your comfort zone.

💡 What the day includes:
• Rapid-fire creativity and design thinking exercises
• Tools such as A Day in the Life, Extreme Users, How To, Picture-storming & MVP development
• Deep-dive discussions and team-based problem solving
• Guidance from Dr Batey, drawing on 20+ years of global expertise
• A competitive pitch finale judged by Directors and CEOs

🌟 Why attend:
• Build creative confidence
• Strengthen collaboration across organisations
• Learn practical innovation methods you can apply immediately
• Be part of a region-wide movement to develop future-focused leadership

👥 £1,995 per team (up to 5 delegates)
📍 MediaCityUK, Salford
🗓 25 February 2026

Let’s spark a Human Chain Reaction of creativity, innovation and change.

If you’re ready to think big and innovate fearlessly, this is the event for you, see attached the event flyer for more information.