An engaging afternoon was held on Wednesday 8th October at Marco Pierre White Restaurants for Reimagining Birmingham City Centre: Culture, Community and Commercial Growth.
The event brought together city leaders, cultural representatives and business innovators to examine how cultural investment, placemaking and inclusive regeneration can shape the next chapter of Birmingham’s development.
Discussions explored the relationship between heritage, creativity, community engagement and commercial opportunity, highlighting the role of culture as a catalyst for sustainable investment and a driver of increased footfall and vibrancy within the city centre.
Speakers provided valuable insights into how collaboration across sectors can strengthen Birmingham’s identity, ensuring that regeneration is inclusive and that the city’s cultural assets contribute meaningfully to long-term economic and social growth.
We extend our sincere thanks to our distinguished speakers — Rob Valentine, Karen Newman of Birmingham Open Media, Sara Wajid of Birmingham Museums Trust, Rachel Farrer of Farrer Consulting, and Jon Gilchrist of Birmingham Hippodrome — for their thoughtful contributions.
We are also grateful to all attendees who joined the discussion and shared their perspectives. We look forward to continuing this important conversation at future events.
