Venturefest West Midlands

Being supported locally by business, universities, science parks and business support organisations Venturefest provides entrepreneurs, investors and innovators the chance to meet, engage and exchange ideas for co-operation and collaboration, particularly in the fields of science and emerging technologies.

Venturefest is a free event which will take place on Wednesday 1st March 2023 at the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham

This year's programme will include a keynote from the West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street. A full programme of speakers will be announced over the coming weeks.

Delegates will have the opportunity to join panel discussions, workshops and network in the exhibition area.

Key themes this year include:

• How to navigate the business support system
  
• Diversity in innovation and enterprise
  
• Getting Investor Ready
  
• Health tech
  
• Clean tech
  

Running alongside Venturefest West Midlands for another year will be Minerva Birmingham Pitch Up, a pitching competition for business owners, giving a unique opportunity for businesses to raise their profile both in the West Midlands and in front of a national audience of investors. Business owners are invited to present their ideas in a pitch for investment and stand a chance of winning one of several awards.

If you are interested in being an exhibitor at this year's Venturefest please contact Carla Shepherd: [email protected]

Stands are being sold at the early bird rate of £750 + VAT (pay before 30 November 2022) and £1,000 + VAT thereafter

We currently have remaining availability for up to 16 stands in the Venturefest dedicated exhibition area. Choice of location available on first response basis.

Package includes:

• Approx. 2m x 2m pitch (no walls) with 1 x 6ft trestle table, 2 x chairs, table linen and access to power provided. We’d encourage you to bring any promotional material, pop-up stands, displays etc.
• Listing on Venturefest WM website with company logo and hyperlink to a webpage of your choice
• Company / organisation name listed with contact details in event programme

Your information may be shared with other partners and organisations in relation to this event. For more information visit:

Host or Publisher West Midlands Combined Authority