The CE West Midlands Summit returns on 22nd October in Birmingham, bringing together leading voices from across the construction and built environment sectors.
This pivotal event will address the region’s pressing challenges and opportunities, with a focus on accelerating housing delivery, enhancing planning and procurement processes, and driving forward business resilience and future skills.
With a line-up of expert speakers and interactive discussions, the Summit provides an essential forum for learning, collaboration and debate. An open Q&A session will offer delegates the chance to engage directly with panellists. Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are also available for those looking to increase their visibility within the regional industry.
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Agenda
9.00am Registration
9.30am Welcome Address: Uma Shanker, Chair CE Midlands
9.40am Keynote Address: Richard Parker, Mayor WMCA (invited)
10.00am Delivering more homes more quickly:
Planning
Gareth Evans, RCA Regeneration (invited with speaker name to be confirmed)
Stephen Alexander, Head of City Planning, Wolverhampton Council (invited)
Procurement
Ruth Griffin, Gowling WLG
Delivery
Stuart Penn, Lovell (invited)
Matt Beckley, Keon Homes (invited)
11.00am Tea/Coffee
11.30am Business Resilience: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands (speaker invited)
11:50 Budget update/ Growth/Investment potential
12.10pm CE Midlands update: (to include building safety, social value, future skills etc.)Andrew Carpenter
12.30pm Open Forum/Q & A with all speakers
1.00pm Lunch
2.00pm Depart
Early bird ticket prices available until 31st August:
Regional Members – £75 + VAT | Non-Members – £125 + VAT
From 1st September:
Regional Members – £100 + VAT | Non-Members – £150 + VAT
