On behalf of the Infrastructure for Port Cities And Coastal Towns network (iPACT) you are invited to the iPACT Showcase event, taking place 12-6pm at the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, One Birdcage Walk, London, on Tuesday 28 January 2025. 

You will be joined by our stakeholder network and MPs, policy makers, council members and researchers who share a passion for enabling our coastal towns and ports to be more thriving, prosperous and resilient places to live.  

The event will be an opportunity to discuss the challenges facing coastal communities and port-cities as well as hear from MP for Southampton Test, Ms Satvir Kaur, and the teams of researchers from our six funded pilot projects that are exploring and assessing potential solutions aligned with community needs.  

iPACT is a vibrant, multi-disciplinary community of researchers and research users developing affordable, sustainable, evidence-based, people-centric infrastructure systems solutions for improving social well-being and prosperity to level up coastal communities through resilient, net zero regeneration. 

Our aim is to connect coastal communities, disseminate knowledge and create opportunities for further project development to improve the wellbeing, resilience and sustainability of the UK’s coastal settlements.  

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Pilot projects
  • Coastal Connections: systems and synergy – Dr Dawn-Marie Walker, University of Southampton 
  • Coastal Nature Lab – Using locally sourced materials for the creation of community-involved coastal protection – Dr Serena Pollastri, Lancaster University 
  • Connecting Coastal Concerns: Engaging the local communities in long-term coastal challenges – Prof Paurav Shukla, University of Southampton
  • Microbially Induced Calcium carbonate Precipitation (MICP) for repair and protection of coastal assets –  Dr Gráinne El Mountassir, University of Strathclyde 
  • Pipeline or Hub? Harnessing critical energy infrastructure on the North Norfolk Coast – Prof Stuart Dawley, Newcastle University 
  • The role of biological-physical interactions in managing coastal dynamics – Prof Martin Solan, University of Southampton
Preliminary agenda

12.00 – Welcome lunch, Networking and registration

13.00  – Opening remarks – Prof William Powrie – iPACT Primary Investigator 

13.15 – Keynote talk – Satvir Kaur MP Southampton Test

13.30 – Pilot project presentations session 1

14.30 – Refreshments break and networking

15.00 – Pilot project presentations session 2  

16.00 – Local council reflections – North Norfolk District Council & Lancaster City Council

16.30 – Closing remarks  

16.45 – Close and move to networking reception – drinks and canapes 

18.00 – Networking reception finishes