Known as the “Heart of England”, Birmingham and the West Midlands is located right in the middle of the UK and is the largest centre for business events outside London. With an international airport just ten minutes from Birmingham city centre and 85% of the UK population less than four hours away, our region is connected to everywhere, but so unlike anywhere else in the world.
With three energetic cities at its core – Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton – the region is diverse, young and forward-thinking. We’re home to almost 200 nationalities and Birmingham is the youngest city in Europe, with almost 40% of its residents aged under 25. Once known as “workshop of the world”, this is a place where things get done. You can see it in our industrial and manufacturing past, and in our future, filled with innovation in growing sectors from tech and digital to low carbon and data-driven healthcare.
Built for events, Birmingham and the West Midlands is an exhilarating place to be and a dynamic, practical and experienced host region. World-class facilities of every scale host 250,000 conferences and 320 exhibitions each year, and over 44,000 bed spaces mean the region is spoilt for choice with a remarkable range of accommodation options.
The Birmingham and West Midlands Convention Bureau team are here to help make your next event the best yet. With our essential local knowledge, contacts and expertise, our services include venue finding, accommodation booking and commercial sponsorships.
We can’t wait to welcome you to our home and place of business.