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Creating vibrancy
Welcome to Birmingham and the BCO Annual
Conference: Creating Vibrant Cities.
It’s been more than ten years since the BCO was
last in Birmingham and I’m sure, like me, you’ve
been struck by the remarkable change since then.
Over the past decade, this city, famously known
as the ‘workshop of the world’ has lived up to
its name, quietly delivering a number of sizeable
new developments, including 103 Colmore Row,
Enterprise Wharf, the Paradise regeneration
project, and Snow Hill; no doubt catalysed by the
substantial redevelopment of New Street Station
in 2015 and I’m pleased to say the conference
programme will offer opportunities to tour a
number of these schemes.
We’ve worked hard to ensure that our programme
will provide a platform for a diverse and
stimulating few days, packed with discussion and
thought provoking debates. During the conference
seminars and panels, we’ll be hearing from a panel
of expert regional and national experts to discuss
a wide range of subjects including the power of
partnership in development and regeneration
projects, the impact of social value on lending for
developers, and what today’s life science occupier
looks like.
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We have expanded access to support our
NextGen activities, offering inclusive and exciting
experiences for all. I am please to say that the
BCO Cycle Challenge and Golf Cup will return for
another year. Finally, the conference promises
plenty networking opportunities, including the
BCO Drinks Reception at the iconic Library of
Birmingham and the Conference Party at the
vibrant Luna Springs!
This is an important moment for the office,
where the future of the workplace continues to
be a topic of debate. I encourage you to engage
in the discussion, think openly and forge new
connections, all against the vibrant backdrop
of Birmingham.
See you in May!
Peter Crowther
BCO Senior Vice President
“This is an important
moment for the office,
where the future of the
workplace continues to
be a topic of debate.”
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