05/10/2026
Birmingham ICC : Executive Room 7
The Future of the BBC
Luke Tryl (More in Common, Executive Director)
Dylan Sparks (Reset Tech, UK Director)
Polly Curtis (Demos, Chief Executive (Invited))
Dame Caroline Dinenage DBE MP (., Member of Parliament for Gosport, Chair of the Chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, Former Minister of State for Digital and Culture (Invited))
The Rt Hon Sir Jeremy Wright MP KC (., MP for Kenilworth and Southam, former Culture Secretary and former Attorney General (Invited))
The BBC has long been part of the national fabric but its place in people's lives is changing. As audiences fragment and trust in institutions comes under pressure, the broadcaster is facing growing challenges around funding, independence and relevance. This panel will explore what Britons want from the BBC, what its future means for our democracy and the stakes for the Conservatives in the debate ahead.
Birmingham ICC : Youth Zone & Skills Hub - Theatre
Opportunity, Stronger Communities and Safer Futures: The Role of Sport in Supporting Young People
Nigel Huddleston MP (Conservative Party, Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Invited))
The Rt Hon Sir James Cleverly MP (MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Invited))
Andy Cook (The Centre for Social Justice, Chief Executive (Invited))
Mark Lawrie (Street Games, Chief Executive)
How can sport help create stronger communities and better opportunities for disadvantaged young people? This session will explore how investment in sport can support social mobility, improve wellbeing, prevent anti-social behaviour and strengthen community cohesion. Panellists will discuss how joined-up policy, early intervention and local delivery can maximise sport’s contribution to safer communities and long-term social and economic outcomes.
06/10/2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham : Concerto
Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation Reception (CAWF)
Chaired by The Rt Hon Mark Francois (MP Conservative Party , Shadow Minister for Defence)
Dr. Neil Hudson (Conservative Party MP, Shadow Parlimentary Under Secretary DEFRA)
Chris Platt (Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation (CAWF), Co-Founder)
Dame Caroline Dinenage MP (Conservative Party, Chair Culture, Media and Sports committee)
Lorraine Platt (Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation (CAWF), Co-Founder)
Join the Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation for a special reception celebrating our 10th anniversary. Speaker 1: Chris Platt Co- Founder CAWF. Speaker 2: Rt Hon Mark Francois MP Shadow Minister for Defence. Speaker 3: Rt Hon Victoria Atkins MP Shadow Secreatry of State for Environment Food and Rural Affairs. Speaker 4: Lorraine Platt Co-Founder CAWF