From high-profile conferences to standout award ceremonies, Blackberry Events manages a whole host of unforgettable corporate experiences, tailored to each company's individual vision.
Get in touchBirmingham is one of the UK’s most dynamic destinations for corporate events, offering a range of venues, exceptional transport links and a thriving business community. At Blackberry Events, we specialise in delivering high-value corporate events across this fantastic city.
From initial concept and venue scouting to logistical execution and support, we manage every detail. Whether you are planning a large-scale conference, a crucial product launch, an intimate executive retreat, a memorable gala dinner, or a comprehensive training seminar, we understand what you might need. Our local knowledge of Birmingham means we can match your event perfectly with the city’s vast range of spaces, from the historic grandeur of the city's Victorian venues and contemporary flexibility of the ICC (International Convention Centre) to unique, independent spaces in the vibrant Jewellery Quarter or Digbeth.
Through our extensive network of event venues and corporate spaces, we can source the perfect space for any corporate event, completely free of charge.
Whether you are looking for Stadiums, Conference Centres, Exhibition Halls, Hotels, or Country Resorts, we’ll match you with a venue that fits your brief, budget and objectives.
Want us to source your next event space in Birmingham? Get in touch today.
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Transport links
Birmingham is one of the UK’s most central cities, connected through an extensive network of trains, trams, buses and even aeroplanes (via BHX airport), making it the ideal meeting point for UK-wide and international events. With 8,000 train services operating in the region every week, and 850,000 people being less than 30 minutes from the city centre by public transport, Birmingham is amazingly easy to access, both locally and from almost anywhere in the country.
Accommodation options
Birmingham offers a wide variety of hotels and accommodation options, providing the flexibility needed to suit events of any size and budget. Many larger event spaces in the city either include accommodation at the venue for guests or are located a short walk away from multiple places to stay.
Sites to see
The city has a range of cultural and nightlife options to suit a wide range of visitors. Catch a concert at the Symphony Hall, take a stroll through the botanical gardens or burn some rubber at the F1 Arcade and Bar. Whatever piques your interest, there is fun to be had for any type of event attendee.
Birmingham is also the birthplace of many pop culture icons, such as Black Sabbath and the BBC show Peaky Blinders, with murals and dedications to both scattered all over the city. Speaking of which, a trip to Birmingham wouldn’t be complete without a visit to see Ozzy the Bull in Grand Central.
Interesting facts
With nearly 40% of the population under 25 years old, Birmingham is one of the youngest cities in Europe, making it an up-and-coming, finger on the pulse place to visit. Despite this, Birmingham also has a rich history and culture. The city also boasts the largest public library in Europe, more canals than Venice and the most Michelin-starred restaurants in the UK outside of London.
Acolades
Blackberry Events has been a cornerstone of the Birmingham corporate events landscape since its inception in 2011. Director Georgie Butler was a proud previous winner of the Birmingham Young Professional of the Year Award.
As a company, we are also honoured to have been shortlisted for the prestigious Customer Commitment Award at the forthcoming Birmingham Chamber Awards, recognising our impact on the local community. As a people-first organisation, this recognition means the world to us and highlights our commitment to supporting the people and businesses we serve.
Purpose, People and Planet
We are committed to supporting our West Midlands community, which is why we work with local suppliers in the Birmingham area to support the economy and keep carbon emissions minimal. We are also proud to support the education sector of Birmingham with our charity partnerships, including the Titan Partnership. On top of this, Blackberry Events hosts multiple education-focused events in the area, such as our Get Into Teaching Roadshow, which you can read about below!
See how our corporate event management company has supported organisations across sectors to deliver events that engage, inspire, and deliver results.
Yes, we have partnerships with all types of venues in Birmingham suitable for both indoor events like conferences, exhibitions and awards and outdoor events like corporate summer parties or corporate festivals.
Our venue finding team know the city inside out and what is permitted at each venue, making the process much easier and taking the load off you so you can be assured your event will go off without a hitch.
According to a report by CVENT, Birmingham is the second most popular destination for corporate events in the UK, sitting at the top with London, Liverpool and Manchester.
In recent year’s we have seen more visitors attend the UK’s second largest city for their corporate events due to it being more reasonably priced than the capital but also a great middle meeting point with highly accessible transport links suitable for teams all over, reducing not only costs of travel but carbon emissions in most cases too.
In Birmingham, clients are never short of venue options for their event. The city is home to large exhibition facilities such as the Vox, National Exhibition Centre (NEC) and the International Convention Centre (ICC), purpose-built conference centres such as The Studio and Birmingham Conference and Events Centre and an estimated 100+ hotels with 44,000 bedrooms including luxury hotels such as The Grand or hotels with high tech conference facilities such as Eastside Rooms.
Depending on the number of delegates you have attending your corporate event in Birmingham, there are many activities you can do with your team in the city.Take a break from the formalities of an indoors conference and embark on a fun challenge-based treasure hunt around the city or take your team out for the evening in Birmingham’s vibrant food and nightlife scene.
There are many experiences within the city centre of Birmingham that cater for smaller teams, including an abundance of gamification bars such as; TOCA Social, Sandbox VR, F1 Arcade, Roxy Ballroom and Boom Battle Bar and Fight Club. These can be a simple yet effective way to add an evening activity after an internal meeting or conference during the day.
For larger teams, you may wish to bring in a team building company whose activities can cater for group numbers ranging from 10 – 1000 and can fit around your conference agenda if needed.Most team building activities bought in by a supplier can be easily implemented at any Birmingham venue.
Ask our team about team building ideas in Birmingham.
Birmingham is a hub for unique venues to hold your event at and who says all corporate events need to be held in formal spaces? Home to quirky locations such as Digbeth, famous for its underground feel and vibrant culture, you can be as creative as you like when choosing a venue to host your corporate event in.
Examples of popular and unique venues in Birmingham include:The Library of Birmingham – renowned for its grand architecture, impressive interior and roof top terrace overlooking the city.Luna Springs – an outdoor venue with open space and a blank canvas for product launches, themed events and corporate summer parties that give a modern and urban twist.ThinkTank – a museum that you can hire for a drink reception, conference or gala dinner. Give attendees something to explore during the event with access to the science museum or hold your event in the planetarium for an immersive experience.
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