Arts & Culture: Insights, Challenges & Opportunities
The 3 O’Clock Club returns as part of the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce’s popular series, bringing together professionals from across sectors to exchange ideas, spark meaningful discussion, and build valuable connections.
This session will shine a spotlight on the arts and cultural sector, exploring its evolving role within the regional economy and wider society. From driving economic growth and tourism to fostering community identity and wellbeing, the sector continues to play a vital part in shaping places and people.
Designed to be relaxed, interactive and discussion-led, the session will dive into the current landscape of arts and culture. Touching on key trends, emerging opportunities, and the challenges facing organisations and creatives today, from funding pressures and workforce sustainability to innovation, collaboration, and new investment models.
Following this, attendees will be invited to take part in an open conversation, sharing perspectives on how different industries can engage with, support, and learn from the arts and cultural sector.
Whether you’re directly involved in the creative industries or simply interested in how culture intersects with business, this session offers a valuable opportunity to gain insight, contribute to the conversation, and connect with like-minded professionals.
Why attend:
- Learn Industry Insights & Trends in the Arts and Culture Sector
- See how your business can inform, learn from, or collaborate with the Arts and Culture industry
- Network with a range of sectors
Who should attend:
- Those interested in learning more about the Arts and Culture sector and how their industry overlaps
- Those looking for new connections in Arts and Culture
- Arts and Culture professionals looking to broaden their knowledge and network
Agenda:
3pm - Arrivals & networking
3:30pm - Welcome from Chamber
3:35pm - Speaker 1: Key trends, challenges, and opportunities
3:45pm - Speaker 2: Ensuring the performing arts continues for everyone
3:55pm - Speaker 3: Insight in to the current landscape of the arts & cultural sector
4:05pm - Discussion activity
4:20pm - Networking
5pm - Event Close
Speakers
To be announced.
📍Venue
Alexander Stadium, Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2LR