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8 June 2027 · BCEC Birmingham
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Date
Tuesday 8 June 2027
Venue
BCEC Birmingham
Doors
08:30 — 16:30 (provisional)
Nearest station
Birmingham New Street
01 — The venue

Birmingham Conference & Events Centre

BCEC sits in the centre of Birmingham on Smallbrook Queensway, a short walk from New Street station and directly served by the city's rail, road and tram network — putting the Summit within a comfortable day return from most of the UK.

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Address

Birmingham Conference & Events Centre
Hill Street
Smallbrook Queensway
Birmingham B5 4EW

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Exhibition floor at a Defence procurement summit
Delegates arriving at a Defence procurement summit
02 — Getting here

Recommended Transport

Rail is the recommended route for most delegates — New Street, Moor Street and Snow Hill stations are all within walking distance, and the venue has no dedicated delegate car park.

By rail Recommended

Birmingham New Street is a five minute walk from the venue, with Moor Street and Snow Hill close by. Direct services run from London, Manchester, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

By tram and bus City centre

West Midlands Metro stops at Grand Central, adjacent to New Street, and city bus routes serve Smallbrook Queensway directly.

By road M6 · M5 · M42

The venue is signposted from the A38(M) and Queensway ring road. Public multi-storey parking at the Bullring and Moor Street is nearest — pre-booking is advised, as there is no delegate car park.

By air BHX

Birmingham Airport is around ten minutes by rail to New Street via Birmingham International, making the Summit accessible for same-day international travel.

03 — Accommodation

Staying Overnight

The venue is attached to a city-centre hotel, with a wide choice of others within a ten-minute walk across the Bullring, New Street and Broad Street areas. Delegates travelling from further afield are advised to book early, as the city hosts several large events each June.

Any approved booking arrangements will be published here once confirmed.

04 — Access

Accessibility and Adjustments

BCEC provides step-free access throughout the conference and exhibition floors, accessible facilities and lift access to all delegate areas. Delegates needing a reasonable adjustment — seating, hearing support, dietary requirements or assistance on arrival — should contact the event team in advance so arrangements can be made ahead of the day.

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05 — Practical questions

What time should I arrive?

Registration is expected to open from 08:30, with the opening keynote mid-morning. Exact timings will be published with the programme.

Is parking available at the venue?

There is no dedicated delegate car park. Public multi-storey parking is available nearby at the Bullring and Moor Street, and pre-booking is recommended.

Is lunch provided?

Catering and refreshments are planned throughout the day. Dietary requirements should be flagged when registering.

Can I visit the exhibition without attending sessions?

Exhibition access is included with delegate registration, and the floor will be open across the full day for those attending only part of the programme.

Who do I contact about access requirements?

Contact the event team directly with any reasonable adjustment request so arrangements can be confirmed with the venue in advance.

Provisional information — venue details, opening hours and travel guidance will be confirmed closer to the event.

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