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Understanding the West Midlands Investment Zone: Strategic Briefing Webinar

When: 6 July 2026, 10:00am - 11:30pm

Where: Online

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About the event

Join this webinar to explore the West Midlands Investment Zone (WMIZ) and the opportunities it offers for businesses and investors. Learn how this major initiative is driving growth in advanced manufacturing, green industries, health-tech, and digital innovation across the region.
The session will also introduce the Supply Chain Transition Programme, a WMIZ-funded initiative supporting manufacturing SMEs to diversify their customer base, access new markets, and win contracts in high-growth sectors. Through expert one-to-one support, targeted training, and access to research and development funding, the programme helps businesses innovate, strengthen capabilities, and position themselves for long-term growth.
Discover how you can engage with the Investment Zone and benefit from new opportunities for growth, collaboration, and investment in the West Midlands.

Speakers:

  • Steve Bowyer, Head of West Midlands Investment Zone at West Midlands Combined Authority
  • Hannah McConaghy, Government Relations Manager at Aston University (one of the key Birmingham Knowledge Quarter partners)
  • Julian Moore, Green Innovation Corridor Programme Manager, University of Wolverhampton