Highlights of Connections for Prosperity 2026
On 16th July 2026, we welcomed 250 of the region's key decision makers to Edgbaston Stadium for Connections for Prosperity 26. Here's a summary of the day in case you missed it - or want to relive it!
Summaries of some of the day's key sessions:
'A New Political Chapter for Birmingham’
Connections for Prosperity 2026 opened with an engaging interview between Birmingham City Council’s newly elected Leader, Cllr Roger Harmer, and Deputy Leader Cllr Julien Pritchard, hosted by broadcaster Phil Upton.
Against the backdrop of May’s landmark local election result, the conversation explored what the new coalition administration means for Birmingham and how it intends to rebuild trust, restore services and work with partners across the city.
'Where the West Meets the East: Building a Midlands Response to the Northern Powerhouse’
Manchesterism. Northern Powerhouse. Midlands Engine. Levelling Up.
In one of our opening breakout sessions of the day, we asked a panel of experts from across the Midlands region to consider ‘Where the West Meets the East: Building a Midlands Response to the Northern Powerhouse’
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