It Starts in Wolverhampton: Innovating for Sustainable Growth

The Event

It Starts in Wolverhampton: Innovating for Sustainable Growth, is an exclusive event City of Wolverhampton Council are delivering with key partner, the University of Wolverhampton. It will showcase why Wolverhampton is fast becoming a powerhouse for clean and green industries and cutting-edge ‘green’ tech.

Aligned with the West Midlands Growth Company’s ‘It Starts Here’ campaign, this event will demonstrate why there has never been a better time to invest, grow and succeed in Wolverhampton.

• Discover Wolverhampton’s pivotal role in driving the West Midlands’ sustainability and innovation agenda
• Explore what recent investment means for the city’s future and its growing potential
• Learn how the Wolverhampton Green Innovation Corridor is fostering sustainable growth, advanced manufacturing, and supply chain resilience
• Network with industry leaders and visionaries shaping the future of clean and green industries over a light breakfast

Hear from key speakers and innovation leaders:

• Amber Sandhu – event host and BBC and Sky Sports Presenter
• Councillor Stephen Simkins – Leader, City of Wolverhampton Council
• Craig Osman, Operations Director, Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre, i54, JLR
• Davide Iacovelli, Regional Director EMEA, EOS UK
• Ebrahim Adia, Vice-Chancellor, University of Wolverhampton
• Katie Trout, Director of Policy and Partnerships, West Midlands Growth Company
• Olivia Simpson, Chief Operations Officer, FlexSea
• Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands
• Steve Bowyer, Head of West Midlands Investment Zone, West Midlands Combined Authority
• Tim Johnson, Chief Executive, City of Wolverhampton Council

It Starts Here is a regional marketing campaign launched by West Midlands Growth Company, designed to enhance the visibility of the region’s innovation ecosystem and boost its reputation. #WMItStartsHere