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BCO NextGen Conference Events
The BCO’s NextGen community is growing fast. Numbers have increased up more than a quarter over the past
year to more than 1,200 members, making the NextGen contingent a third of the total BCO membership. This
vibrant community will play an important role in this year’s conference. This year’s offering includes a series of
events targeted at NextGen members, as well as several networking opportunities.
Wednesday 22 May
10:30 - 12:30
Networking Brunch for NextGen Early Arrivals
We are delighted to welcome anyone who will be arriving
ahead of the conference to join us for an informal
networking brunch. Hosted at Medicine Bakery at The
Mailbox, it will be a fantastic opportunity to meet people
and make connections before the conference begins. We
encourage all NextGen members to come together, mingle
and chat over brunch that will set you up for the rest of the
day. More details to follow.
13:00 - 15:00
NextGen Walking Building Talk & Tour
Colmore Row (Meeting point St Philip’s Cathedral)
Ahead of the conference, get to know Birmingham’s civic
and business heart with a walking tour of the city’s Colmore
Business District. Focussed in and around Colmore Row,
nestled in Birmingham’s heart, explore the city’s rich history
and architectural legacy. Initially a residential haven for the
affluent in the 18th century, Colmore Row transformed into
a thriving business district during the Industrial Revolution.
The street’s architecture mirrors Birmingham’s evolution,
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showcasing a blend of Georgian, Victorian, and modern
styles. These structures, each with its unique story, have
played a significant role in Birmingham’s history, symbolising
the city’s economic and cultural development. Details on
meeting points and times will be shared soon.
21:30 - 24:00
Post Dinner Drinks Hosted by the NextGen
All are invited to join the NextGen community for an
evening of drinks and discussion. This drinks reception
will provide the chance for all BCO members to mingle
and meet with colleagues and friends. Held at the
same bar as the NextGen Networking Drinks, this will
be a great chance to explore the night life on offer in
Birmingham.
Friday 24 May
Thursday 23 May
Sponsored by
18:00 - 18:30
NextGen Mentoring
Library of Birmingham
The mentoring programme is a unique opportunity for
NextGen members to be paired up with experienced
mentors and benefit from their knowledge on how to excel
in the office sector. At this drop-in session held at the ICC,
you will be able to link up with your mentor face to face in
between seminar sessions.
10:45 - 11:30
NextGen Coffee break
Take some time out from the morning’s proceedings
by coming along to the NextGen Breakout area for
a coffee. You will also be able to catch up with the
NextGen committee and learn more about how to
get involved. Hosted in the ICC, refeshments will
be provided.
20:00 - 21:30
NextGen Networking Drinks & Food
This informal drinks event gives NextGen members the
chance to catch up after the first day of the conference and
connect with new contacts ahead of the Post Dinner Drinks,
hosted by the NextGen. Meet at the Distillery ahead of the
post-dinner drinks.
18:30 - 19:30
NextGen Pre-Party meet up
Cosy Club
Before the party kicks off, join us for a drink and a
chat at Cosy Club. Another opportunity to make new
contacts before walking together to the party at Luna
Springs, enjoying some of Digbeth’s best street art
along the way.
10:45 - 11:30
NextGen Coffee Break
Join us for round two of the mid-morning NextGen
networking coffee break sessions, held at the ICC. You
will be able to catch up with the NextGen committee
and learn more about how to get involved.
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