Sponsor announced for Asian Business Chamber’s upcoming Diwali festival

Birmingham Airport has been announced as the latest headline sponsor of Asian Business Chamber of Commerce’s Diwali celebrations.

The event will take place at Birmingham City Football Club on 12 November from 6 pm to 8.30 pm.

Diwali – the festival of light - celebrates the victory of good over evil and light over darkness and is a time of year when families, friends and communities come together in a spirit of celebration and joy. It is an important celebration among Hindus, Sikhs and Jains.

Birmingham Airport is the Midlands’ global gateway, connecting the region to destinations across the UK and around the world.

Since welcoming its first flight in 1939, the airport has grown into a major international hub, serving millions of passengers each year and supporting business, tourism and trade across the region.

With a long history of investment in its facilities and connectivity, Birmingham Airport continues to play a vital role in linking the Midlands to international markets while championing sustainable growth for the future.

Recently, Birmingham Airport’s passenger volumes reached 1,575,318 in August, making it the airport’s busiest July to date and 3.7 per cent up on last July’s record.

Jo Roberts (pictured), head of corporate affairs and marketing at Birmingham Airport, said: “Birmingham Airport is delighted to support the Chamber as headline sponsor of the upcoming Diwali Business Networking event. 

“The Midlands is home to the largest Indian diaspora outside London, with Birmingham hosting the UK’s third-largest Marathi community.

“As this community continues to grow, Birmingham Airport is proud to support its connectivity needs through direct flights to Amritsar and Delhi, as well as convenient one-stop connections across India via Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, KLM, Air France and Lufthansa. 

“These services help ensure that the region’s business, leisure, trade, student, and visiting friends and relatives travel requirements can be met conveniently from their local airport.”

The event will explore how the timeless principles of Diwali can inspire modern leadership, organisational growth and positive change by bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs, community leaders and professionals.

It will also appeal to organisations interested in values-led leadership and growth, alongside individuals keen to learn more about Diwali and its wider cultural significance.

A panel discussion will also be held on the topic ‘overcoming challenges and turning adversity into opportunity’. Panellists will be announced soon.

This event is free for all ABCC members, with two delegates allowed per company. Additional tickets can be purchased at £30 plus VAT.

Tickets are priced at £30 plus VAT for Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce members and £15 plus VAT for Future Faces members. Non-member tickets are priced at £40 plus VAT.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available for the event. Visit the webpage for more information or email events@birmingham-chamber.com