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Birmingham - Insights for industry leaders 2026
Join us as we explore the trends shaping the business landscape in your region and the actions organisations can take to navigate change with confidence.
About this event
As growth remains the priority for business leaders, the environment in which organisations operate is becoming increasingly complex. Economic uncertainty, evolving regulation, technological transformation and workforce challenges are creating both risks and opportunities for ambitious businesses.
Through S&W’s insights for industry leaders series, senior leaders from across the region will come together to exchange ideas and gain practical perspectives on the future of business.
Join fellow CEOs, CFOs, founders and senior decision-makers from across the Midlands to explore the trends shaping growth, investment and business performance in 2027.
Why attend?
Gain insight into the economic and business outlook for 2027
Hear directly from investors, lenders, founders and industry leaders
Understand the latest accounting, tax and regulatory developments affecting your organisation
Learn how leading businesses are using AI and workforce strategies to improve productivity and performance
Connect with fellow CEOs, CFOs, founders and senior decision-makers from across the Midlands
Time & Location
Agenda
Economic outlook and market perspective
Hear the latest insights from the Bank of England on economic conditions, business confidence, inflation, investment trends and the outlook for UK businesses heading into 2027. Led by Graeme Chaplin, Agent for the West Midlands, Bank of England.
Driving growth through funding: insights from investors, lenders and founders
Hear directly from leaders helping businesses access and deploy capital in today’s market:
Aaron Baker, Investor, BGF
Andy Oates, Head of Corporates, HSBC UK
Melissa Snover, Founder and CEO, Nourished
Chaired by Iain Lownes, Partner, S&W
Accounting, tax and regulatory developments
A practical update covering key accounting, tax and regulatory developments affecting businesses, including FRS 102 changes, IFRS 18 and the implications of recent tax announcements for companies, shareholders and employers.
Building a future-ready workforce: AI, talent and productivity
Industry leaders discuss how organisations are embracing AI, tackling skills shortages, improving productivity and preparing their workforce for the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Featuring:
Yiannis Maos MBE, Founder, Unloq
Donna Clarke, Midlands Regional Managing Director, Hays Plc
Chaired by Julie Moore, Partner, S&W
