Date
Thursday 12 November 2026
Time
9:00am – 4:00pm
Location
The Exchange, Birmingham
Organisers
Black Country Industrial Cluster (BCIC)

The Event
Join BCIC West Midlands for it 2026 Annual Conference, exploring how manufacturing and supply chain businesses across the region can reduce energy costs, strengthen industrial competitiveness and access new markets.
The event will bring together industry leaders, manufacturers, energy experts, policymakers and innovators to discuss opportunities in sectors such asnuclear, defence and smart energy technologies.
Through presentations, panels, case studies and interactive workshops, attendees will explore practical approaches to energy flexibility, grid balancing, industrial clustering, funding support and infrastructure opportunities.
The conference will also provide a chance to build network, share ideas and help shape future priorities for industry across the West Midlands.