We held 130 events in 9 markets before the Games had even started
Business and Tourism Programme unveiled for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at an event held at The Library of Birmingham on 28 July 2022.
A team of ministers, tourism chiefs, athletes, entrepreneurs and artists from across the West Midlands addressed more than 80 hospitality delegates and business leaders at Birmingham Airport. They outlined plans to support tourism recovery in the wake of Covid, and ahead of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Birmingham Tech Week brought together 1,500 attendees for face-to-face events, and over 1,000 for online sessions, to celebrate the achievements of the West Midlands’ tech sector and explore its future significance as the country’s fastest growing digital hub.
Series of virtual events including Green Finance Hybrid event
MEDICA Trade Fair, the World Forum for Medicine - International Exhibition and Conference, takes place annually in Düsseldorf was established in 1969. It is the world’s largest event for the medical sector
Senior business leaders from the West Midlands attended Expo 2020 Dubai this week to elevate the region’s status as an internationally recognised host of major sporting and cultural events.
The West Midlands Global Growth Programme, a new Government-backed incentive package to bolster trade and investment between the West Midlands and global markets, launches today, and is now welcoming applications globally.
The Queen’s Baton landed in Australia and was welcomed by the West Midlands through a stunning visual showcase.
The Birmingham and the West Midlands Convention Bureau has launched an ambitious, new Conference Ambassador Network to drive more global events into the region.
The West Midlands tourism sector paid tribute to the stars of its visitor-facing venues, with 13 prizes handed out at the 2022 West Midlands Tourism Awards (31 March).
The Forum for Global Challenges was a major international meeting that will showcase and generate solutions to some of the most pressing challenges faced by our planet and its people, from climate change and destruction of the natural world, to rising inequality, especially exacerbated by climate change and the global...
The WMGC Major Sporting Events team, in conjunction with Birmingham City Council, is hosting a number of guests from international sporting federations for a civic welcome reception ahead of the UK House Sports Economy Day.
London Tech Week is a global celebration of tech, uniting the most innovative thinkers and talent of tomorrow in a week-long festival.
The Meetings Show is the leading conference and events exhibition in the UK, bringing together over 4,500 meetings and event professionals. It was a key opportunity for the West Midlands and our partners to highlight the region as a leading events destination to associations, agencies and corporate contacts.
180 events held or attended during Games-time including UK House, sector days, familiarisation trips, press parties, and industry visits. Just a few of these are featured in this section of the timeline.
WMGC hosted investors for a day’s programme which will demonstrate how the region is leading the way in developing future smart energy systems and innovation in the built environment.
WMGC offered companies the chance to explore opportunities in healthtech, healthcare equality and sustainability,
On this day at UK House speakers, sessions and events took place focused on the Sports Economy sector.
Led by the UK’s Department for International Trade and in partnership with WMGC, UK House brought together business and government leaders to discover opportunities for international partnership and innovations for sustainable growth.
WMGC hosted investors for a day of engaging presentations, exploring opportunities in Industry 4.0, 5G for industrial applications and automation, as well as a visit to MTC, part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult.
WMGC Major Sporting Events team hosted a familiarisation visit for guests from international sporting federations where we showcased the best the region has to offer, from culture and food to attractions and accommodation, plus the West Midlands’ outstanding sporting infrastructure and heritage.
Staged at UK House and included speakers, sessions and events focused on the Future Mobility sector.
WMGC, in partnership with Birmingham City Council and Bruntwood, hosted a panel debate for senior business leaders and investors, looking at the past achievements and future ambitions for Birmingham.
The Commonwealth Esports Forum was a one-day event from the Global Esports Federation - supported by The Commonwealth Games Federation and WMGC’s Business and Tourism Programme. The event featured keynote speakers and panel interviews with thought leaders and influencers from across international esports and gaming.
Tourism Day showcased the region as a major tourist destination, unveiled strategies for post-Covid-19 revival and brought together destination providers.
The inaugural Commonwealth Esports Championships took place in Birmingham featuring esports athletes from across the Commonwealth. The event featured exciting demonstrations showcasing Active Esports and the powerful technologies that support the convergence of sport and esports.
As the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games draws to a close, it is vital that all involved look to the future and how this event can be maximised. The lasting legacy and economic impact of an event of this magnitude cannot be underestimated.
The UK’s largest regional tech festival hosted free events open to anyone interested in the digital ecosystem or working in the technology sector.
A key round-up event to reflect on the Games journey, the ongoing legacy and the next steps.
CHS Birmingham returns for its second outing this autumn with a focus on personal and professional growth. The show, which is fast becoming a celebration of Birmingham’s business events scene, is enjoying the legacy of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, and the global attention on the destination.
A trade mission formed of business and political leaders from the UK’s West Midlands has resulted in a number of strategic partnerships and announcements that are set to strengthen the region’s economic relationship with India’s sub-regions.
Delivered as part of the West Midlands Growth Company’s trade mission to Malaysia, Singapore and Australia from 13th to 24th February 2023.
Tracey Davenport represented the West Midlands Growth Company on a ‘mini mission’ to New York City sharing the inward investment & capital investment story of the West Midlands.
Our Visit Birmingham, Birmingham and the West Midlands Convention Bureau and Major Sporting Events teams came together to host the West Midlands Tourism Forum on Friday 6 March, welcoming 100 tourism partners to Park Regis.
The Scale Up represents a unique pitching competition will enable founders to take their businesses to the next level with the opportunity to pitch to investors and join a tailored five-day programme of meetings with potential clients.
Representatives from across the West Midlands’ public, private and academic sectors promoted more than £15 billion of investment opportunities at MIPIM, the world’s leading real estate event.
The Badminton England and the Championships returned to Utilita Arena Birmingham between 14-19 March 2023, bringing the best badminton players from around the world to compete in one of the oldest and most prestigious tournaments within the HSBC BWF World Tour
The West Midlands’ tourism sector has named its stars of the last 12 months, with 14 prizes handed out to visitor-facing venues at the 2023 West Midlands Tourism Awards.
As well as plans for the Birmingham Festival 23 to mark the one year anniversary of the Commonwealth Games, celebrating the city’s creativity, as a sign of its ongoing commitment to funding culture, WMGC will be staging a stellar One Year On event.