Insights
Analysis, reports and reflections from the Midlands Economic Summit.
The inaugural Midlands Economic Summit brought together 400+ leaders to discuss the strategic priorities shaping the region's economic outlook. This report captures the key themes, discussions and conclusions from that first event.
Topics covered include regional productivity, transport connectivity, inward investment, skills and talent, and the role of anchor institutions in driving inclusive growth.
Download the ReportInaugural Edition Insights
Regional productivity and the path to closing the £86.3bn gap
Transport connectivity and the case for improved inter-regional links
Inward investment and how to attract global capital to the Midlands
Skills, talent and the future of work in a post-pandemic economy
The role of anchor institutions in driving inclusive regional growth
2026 Summit Themes
The fracturing of global supply chains and the impact on the Midlands’ manufacturing and export base. What do tariffs, reshoring and a new geopolitical order mean for the region?
The Midlands faces a £86.3bn productivity gap versus the rest of the UK. What is holding the region back and what would actually close it?
Artificial intelligence is already reshaping how factories run, how logistics decisions are made and how professional services are delivered. What should Midlands businesses do now?
Energy security, transport infrastructure and the long-term investment decisions the region needs to get right in a more uncertain world.
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Midlands Economic Summit 2026
15 June · The Vox, Birmingham · Places are limited