CRANE — the EPSRC-funded Cybersecurity Research Academic Network — brings its West Midlands regional seminar to STEAMhouse Birmingham for a full day on emerging threats. A rare room where academic researchers, government, and industry practitioners share current threat intelligence without the vendor noise. Free to attend and genuinely niche.
A fast-paced and practical lunchtime session at the NatWest Accelerator for founders who want to pitch better. Work on communicating your business with clarity and impact — to customers, funders, and partners. 90 minutes, free.
Birmingham Tech Network's monthly evening drinks at the Slug & Lettuce, Brindley Place. Relaxed, open-door format — no pitches, no agenda. A reliable room for meeting the city's tech community over a drink.
Birmingham City University's one-day symposium on responsible AI — covering sustainability, bias, and inclusive design in AI systems. Hosted at the Curzon Building campus. Free to attend, academic rigour without the paywall.
BK Networks hosts its Entrepreneur Talks series at EY's Colmore Row offices — this session on finding and using your voice with purpose. An informal evening for founders and professionals thinking about communication, advocacy, and personal impact. Free entry, hosted in a corporate venue that draws a credible crowd.
with Vladimir Pronin (Senior Product Manager, Holland & Barrett) · Hamzah Hafesji (Senior Product Manager, OneAdvanced)
ProductTank Birmingham's June meetup brings two senior PMs to x+why Foundry, Brindley Place. Vladimir Pronin (Holland & Barrett) unpacks why app-first digital transformations fail in practice; Hamzah Hafesji (OneAdvanced) tackles the AI adoption trap — the gap between AI promise and product delivery. Free, 40 RSVPs already in, 90-person capacity.
Birmingham's original community makerspace opens its doors every Wednesday. Bring a project, try the equipment, or just come to meet the makers. Free and informal.
iCAN — the Insurance Cultural Awareness Network — partners with PwC Birmingham for an evening panel on AI and careers. At the intersection of artificial intelligence, financial services, and inclusive professional development. Hosted at PwC's One Chamberlain Square office. Free to attend, strong panel format.
The OAW Consulting's Smart Founders Forum returns to Brindley Place for a half-day of founder-focused strategy sessions. Targeted at growth-stage founders and business owners. Paid ticket event.