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01 Aug 2024

IT'S ALL HAPPENING AT UKCW BIRMINGHAM: LINE-UP OF SPEAKERS REVEALED

IT'S ALL HAPPENING AT UKCW BIRMINGHAM: LINE-UP OF SPEAKERS REVEALED

UK Construction Week Birmingham, the most anticipated event in the built environment sector, makes its welcome return this October to Birmingham’s NEC from 1-3 October. It brings together key players and decision-makers of the construction sector under one roof to tackle the most pressing issues facing our industry. The sector is eager for change, the stage is set for transformative discussions, and our speakers are ready to engage with the audience.

Don’t miss the hot talks of the day as our thought-provoking seminars will kick off on Day 1 with a focus on the first 100 days of a Labour government. Moderated by architect and TV Presenter George Clarke, the panel will feature James Prestwich, Director of Policy and External Affairs at the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), and Richard Cook, Group Director of Development at Clarion Housing Group. Together, they will discuss how the sector can contribute to delivering the government's ambitious plans to rebuild Britain.

 

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Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands

(Photo credit: Connections for Prosperity)

This will be followed by a fireside chat from the Mayors of the Midlands, Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands and Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Midlands dissecting housing and infrastructure in the region. Join the discussion to learn about their commitment to infrastructure improvements, with a focus on enhancing train provision, highways, and a robust regional house-building strategy.

>> See the full speaker line-up here

Our prestigious line-up of speakers will delve into crucial topics around navigating the sustainability agenda, providing insights on achieving net-zero targets and the sustainability practices that are reshaping our industry. Additionally, industry experts will dissect how AI is transforming the construction sector. This is a unique opportunity to explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on construction processes, efficiency, and innovation from those at the heart of the industry.

 

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We have so much more in store for UK Construction Week Birmingham, and we can’t wait to share more with you soon. With only eight weeks left until the doors swing open, now is the time to plan your itinerary. These three days, filled with insights and endless networking opportunities, promise to be the event of the year that you simply can’t afford to miss.

>> Secure your complimentary ticket here

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