Birmingham Economic Review

The Birmingham Economic Review is an annual publication written by City-REDI, University of Birmingham in partnership with the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC).

This year’s report will provide a comprehensive analysis of the city’s economy as we emerge from a period of high inflation and local regional, and national elections, and actionable measures businesses and stakeholders from across the city-region can take to drive economic growth.

The Birmingham Economic Review will assess the city’s capabilities for innovation and adaptation, the potential of its resident workforce, major transport and infrastructure projects underway, how we can achieve inclusive and more ecologically sustainable growth, and opportunities ahead to enhance the city's attractiveness to visitors and investors.

The 2024 review will also reflect on recent elections, the initial priorities of the new Government and discuss key opportunities to unlock the full potential of Greater Birmingham businesses.

Programme

This launch event will feature an overview of the main findings of the report, followed by a high-profile panel of business, policy and political leaders providing their views on the city-region and the findings of the research. They will then participate in a Q&A discussion with the audience.

Keynote Speaker:  Joanne Roney Managing Director, Birmingham City Council.

Additional speakers include: 

• Gurjit Jagpal - Managing Director, Goldman Sachs Birmingham
• Anne Green - Professor of Regional Economic Development, City-REDI, University of Birmingham
• Professor Rebecca Riley - Co-Director, City-REDI, University of Birmingham

Chair: Henrietta Brealey - CEO, Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce

This event is free to attend and all welcome.