A comprehensive analysis of the city's economy

The Birmingham Economic Summit is an annual publication written by the University of Birmingham City-REDI in partnership with the GBCC.

This year’s report will provide a comprehensive analysis of the city’s economy amid the wider geopolitical landscape, and actionable measures that businesses and stakeholders from across the city-region can take to drive economic growth.

The Birmingham Economic Summit will assess the city’s capabilities for innovation and adaptation, the potential of its resident workforce, major transport and infrastructure projects underway, how we can achieve inclusive and more ecologically sustainable growth, and opportunities ahead to enhance the attractiveness of the city to visitors and investors.

The 2026 review will also reflect on decisions made over the past year by the Government, the impact these have had on the local economy, and key opportunities to unlock the full potential of Greater Birmingham businesses.

Marking the 10-year anniversary of the report, this year’s edition will include a special retrospective, looking back at how the city-region’s economy has evolved over the past decade, alongside additional anniversary insights and analysis highlighting long-term trends, progress, and future opportunities.

The review will provide world-class, data-driven academic insights and experienced advice from some of the city’s most prominent business leaders as to how the region and its businesses can seize new and emerging opportunities on the horizon.

This launch event will feature an overview of the main findings of the report, including key reflections from the past ten years, followed by a high-profile panel of business, policy and political leaders providing their views on the city-region and the findings of the research. They will then participate in a Q&A discussion with the audience.

Speakers

TBC

Agenda

09:00 - 09:30: Networking & Refreshments
09:30 - 10:55: Presentation of key findings, keynote address and panel discussion (including audience Q&A)
10:55 - 11:00: Thank You and Close

Venue

The Exchange, University of Birmingham, 3 Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 2DR

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