Building The Future - West Midlands 2035: Building The Region of the Future

West Midlands 2035: Building the Region of the Future is a one-day Construction Summit & Careers Fair taking place at University College Birmingham on Friday 12 June 2026 (09:00-15:00). Sponsored by West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), Wickes, SIPS, University College Birmingham and South and City College Birmingham, the event brings together senior industry leaders, local authority representatives, education partners and employers alongside 200 students from 12 secondary schools.

The professional summit features four strategic panel discussions examining building social value, housing delivery, bridging the skills gap and how technology, net zero and innovation will transform construction by 2035. Alongside the panels, the careers fair runs immersive, hands-on workshops delivered by employers and training providers where students explore apprenticeship and career pathways, experience tools and technologies, and learn about progression and earning potential.

Who should attend: industry professionals, employers and exhibitors aiming to build talent pipelines and social value impact, educators seeking employer engagement aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks, and invited secondary school students. For exhibiting enquiries: info@buildingthefutureawards.

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