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Incredibly we're already halfway through March 🤯 But there are still plenty of innovation and business support events we invite you to sink your teeth into this month: Bold & Inspirational: Women & Diversity Driving Change Showcase with Nerea Barriocanal Mongelos and (Tuesday 18th March, 9:30am-2pm) - this milestone event celebrates the successes of bold and inspirational women driving change right now - https://lnkd.in/edAjvAqq Converting interest and traffic into £s Workshop with Patrick Harvey (Wednesday 19th March, 10am-1pm) -  transform customer interest and site traffic into real revenue - https://lnkd.in/eD2Uqyrc Networking Lunch – Meet Canadian pioneers in AI in Advanced Manufacturing with Omran Al-Habbal (Monday 24th March, 12:30pm-2pm) - connect with a delegation of nine cutting-edge Canadian companies specializing in AI solutions for Advanced Manufacturing - https://lnkd.in/eQJhuNX8 Lunch and Learn: Make AI Work for You – Impactful Prompts for Marketing with Laura Vanessa Munoz (Tuesday 25th March, 12:30pm-2:30pm) - harness AI for transformative marketing strategies - https://lnkd.in/ecmh5KZf 2025 Social Media Essentials: Algorithms, AI and Content Demystified with Luan Wise (Wednesday 26th March, 10am-3pm) - this session will empower you with the knowledge and skills to navigate 2025's social media challenges and opportunities confidently - https://lnkd.in/eYNXDJhR CreaTech Frontiers Creative Industries Cluster - Official Launch (Tuesday 29th April, 4pm-6pm) - we are delighted to invite you to join us at the CreaTech Frontiers Creative Industries Cluster Launch - https://lnkd.in/eYBdBubw UK Research and Innovation Birmingham City University Coventry University University of Birmingham University of Warwick Royal Shakespeare Company Chloe Potter Sophia Tarr Charmaine Stint Clayton Shaw Chris Evans Susanna (Susie) Symeonides Nick Birch

Hot off the back of our inspiring International Women's Day Panel as part of West Midlands Business Festival and yesterday's amazing The 51% Club's Personal Branding Bootcamp, we're delighted to invite you to join us for an inspiring event, "A Pioneering Initiative Designed to Accelerate Innovation Across the West Midlands: Bold & Inspirational - Women & Diversity Driving Change Showcase," taking place on 18th March. This event is a unique opportunity to celebrate and promote diversity and innovation in our community. Together, we’ll highlight the incredible contributions of women and underrepresented groups in driving meaningful change across various sectors. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with like-minded individuals, share ideas, and foster collaborations that can lead to transformative solutions! Secure your spot today by registering here: https://lnkd.in/edAjvAqq Let’s come together to inspire and empower each other! 💪✨ Tara Attfield-Tomes EAST VILLAGE. Sophia Tarr Chloe Potter

Just one week to go until we host Unstoppable: Lessons from Women Who Built Their Dream, at STEAMhouse next week to celebrate International Women's Day as part of the West Midlands Business Festival! Unstoppable leaders will open up about the challenges they faced, the lessons they learned, and the moments that shaped their careers. From overcoming adversity to seizing opportunities, this session will offer valuable insights, inspiration and practical tips that will help you elevate your own journey. This is a chance to be motivated, to connect with others, and to learn from women who have truly "made it happen." Whether you're looking for inspiration, guidance, or simply a spark of empowerment, this event is your opportunity to discover how the power of perseverance and vision can transform your career and life. We're down to our final few tickets now - so if you'd like to join this celebration event please reserve your ticket ASAP. We can't wait to hear from: Vita Woods – Innovation Manager at STEAMhouse Martine Catton – Co-founder at The Lonely Tomato Limited Alex Bishop - National Head of Dispute Resolution & Litigation and co-Head of Birmingham Office at Shoosmiths Justice Williams MBE – Business Strategist and Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief at Black Business Magazine We invite you to join us next week and connect with other inspirational people by registering here https://lnkd.in/e6tW9Pab EAST VILLAGE. The 51% Club Sophia Tarr

We're delighted to be hosting a delegation of nine cutting-edge Canadian companies specializing in AI solutions for Advanced Manufacturing, representing the Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) Cohort of 2025. Please join this invitation to connect and collaborate across borders at the Networking Lunch on Monday 24 March at 12:30, followed by an opportunity to meet 1 to 1 with the delegation! We're really looking forward to welcoming: AutoAlign AI, CareGo Tek Inc., DaoAI Robotics Inc., FactR, Maple Advanced Robotics Inc., Maya HTT, Mecademic , NTWIST and Vooban. Don't miss out on this chance to network, exchange ideas, and build valuable connections with like-minded innovators from across Canada. Networking Lunch registration link: https://lnkd.in/eQJhuNX8 1 to 1 expression of interest form: https://lnkd.in/eSPzumXQ BCU Advantage The Technology Supply Chain

We're delighted to be hosting Unstoppable: Lessons from Women Who Built Their Dream at STEAMhouse on Wednesday 5th March as part of the West Midlands Business Festival, to celebrate International Women's Day. Unstoppable leaders will open up about the challenges they faced, the lessons they learned, and the moments that shaped their careers. From overcoming adversity to seizing opportunities, this session will offer valuable insights, inspiration and practical tips that will help you elevate your own journey. This is a chance to be motivated, to connect with others, and to learn from women who have truly "made it happen." Whether you're looking for inspiration, guidance, or simply a spark of empowerment, this event is your opportunity to discover how the power of perseverance and vision can transform your career and life. We've been blown away by the response so far and have only a limited amount of tickets remaining! We can't wait to hear from:   Vita Woods – Innovation Manager at STEAMhouse   Martine Catton – Co-founder at The Lonely Tomato Limited   Alex Bishop - National Head of Dispute Resolution & Litigation and co-Head of Birmingham Office at Shoosmiths   Justice Williams MBE – Business Strategist and Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief at Black Business Magazine We invite you to connect with other inspirational people by registering here https://lnkd.in/e6tW9Pab

We're delighted to have been asked to support international innovation and collaboration again with the 2025 edition of Diseño Argentino Exponencial. Creative Bootcamp! 🌎

We have just 20 spaces left for our next big event: HS2 - Beyond Curzon Street and Interchange. This event is being held at STEAMhouse, Birmingham City University from 4.30pm - 8pm and has been generously sponsored by AtkinsRéalis and West Coast Partnership Development Registration for this event is essential by booking here - https://lnkd.in/eRj97HNs We also have a few spaces available for organisations to exhibit at the event. We are charging just £500+VAT for a table at this event - with 50% of all proceeds being donated to our chosen charity Acorns Children's Hospice. Please email Chris Smith via chris@thenewmidlands.org.uk to register your interest #newmidlands #midlands #birmingham #coventry #wolverhampton #regions #devolution #communities #transport #connectivity #rail #socialvalue #hs2 #trains #regeneration #westmidlands #thinktank #policy #growth #skills #apprenticeships #training Sandeep Shingadia FCILT Tim Fawcett Richard Braham Mike Batheram Jake M. Thomas Barlow

February is in full flow and so is our programme of business support and innovation events! From social media advice to digital innovation to creative courses - we've got you covered! 👇 Wednesday 5th February - STEAMhouse Tour - Come and discover the amazing facilities and community we have here: https://lnkd.in/e6Eck_8Q Tuesday 11th February - Advanced Find Your Voice Workshop with Nicole Justice - Discover the secrets to creating compelling and impactful social media content: https://lnkd.in/eiY44xVD Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th February - Digital Culture Talks with The Space (Digital Arts) - Join us for 2 days of inspiring talks on how digital technologies are transforming the way the world operates - https://lnkd.in/etKgmemF Wednesday 12th February - STEAMhouse Internship Launch 2025 - Are you a STEAMhouse member and interesting in taking on a BCU Intern? https://lnkd.in/eiY44xVD Wednesday 12th February - STEAMhouse Social - Come and connect with our innovative community at this informal social https://lnkd.in/emgZYsp9 Wednesday 19th February - Lunch & Learn: Unlocking the Secrets to Smart Business Financing with Sarah R. and Martine Catton from The Lonely Tomato Limited - Access the right types and level of funding for your business: https://lnkd.in/eqYZC46Y Thursday 20th February - Solihull Business at Breakfast - The art of blending traditional marketing and utilising Artificial Intelligence: https://lnkd.in/eEtFF8yw Monday 24th February - Embracing AI: Unlocking Career Transformation and Opportunities in 2025 with Laura Vanessa Munoz, Cass Vranjkovic and Andrew Howell - a thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the transformative impact of AI in digital creativity, finance, and entrepreneurship: https://lnkd.in/ehRcQe-A Wednesday 26th February - Make a Wooden Milking Stool! - Get hands on with woodworking expert and Senior Technician Jan Waterson to make a wooden milking stool: https://lnkd.in/eKWay45Z Wednesday 5th March - Show Me The Money with Drew Currie - a guide to forming effective consortiums, emphasising the importance of shared goals, strategic partnerships and grant writing: https://lnkd.in/enMD77Vx

Join our founders, Martine Catton and Sarah R. for an exclusive Lunch and Learn session in partnership with STEAMhouse on 19th February. This insightful event is designed to empower new and scaling businesses by demystifying the complexities of the finance world. Expect practical tips, expert advice, and a fresh perspective on accessing the right funding to fuel your business growth. If you're ready to take your business to the next level, don’t miss this opportunity. Click the link below ⬇️ to secure your spot at this free event! Let’s navigate the dark art of finance - together. https://lnkd.in/eG999K6S

Hosted by Frances Brown of Nightingale Design Research, this is a fantastic opportunity for those in those in the East Midlands (and beyond!) to learn from the best in the business in design, research and innovation, or for people interested in the development of products and services. https://lnkd.in/eXCwKaiC