04/10/2026
Birmingham ICC : Hall 7
How to fix London
Emma Best AM (London Assembly Conservatives, Deputy Leader)
Alys Denby (City A.M., Opinion and Features Editor)
Ben Hopkinson (Centre for Policy Studies, Head of Housing and Infrastructure)
Lawrence Newport (Looking for Growth, CEO and Co-founder)
Chaired by Hugo Gye (The Economist, Political Correspondent)
With local election gains in Wandsworth and Westminster, the Conservatives are winning in London again. But what does a Tory vision for the nation's capital look like? The city is responsible for around a quarter of the UK's GDP, but it struggles with an acute housing crisis, an overstretched transport network, and a financial services sector navigating uncertainty. Join the panel to discuss how we can cement London's status as a global city.
Birmingham ICC : Hall 10b
Andy Street & Emma Best: Can the Conservatives still win under First Past the Post Voting?
Drinks Reception: With the UK's electoral landscape at its most fragmented in history, First Past the Post could produce dramatic and unpredictable results at the next general election. Would a divided right hand Labour another large majority, leave millions of centre-right voters without representation, or reward whichever party emerges strongest? And does the current system still offer Conservatives their best route back to government?
Birmingham ICC : Hall 10b
Andy Street & Emma Best: Can the Conservatives still win under First Past the Post Voting?
Drinks Reception: With the UK's electoral landscape at its most fragmented in history, First Past the Post could produce dramatic and unpredictable results at the next general election. Would a divided right hand Labour another large majority, leave millions of centre-right voters without representation, or reward whichever party emerges strongest? And does the current system still offer Conservatives their best route back to government?
Birmingham ICC : Hall 10b
Andy Street & Emma Best: Can the Conservatives still win under First Past the Post Voting?
Drinks Reception: With the UK's electoral landscape at its most fragmented in history, First Past the Post could produce dramatic and unpredictable results at the next general election. Would a divided right hand Labour another large majority, leave millions of centre-right voters without representation, or reward whichever party emerges strongest? And does the current system still offer Conservatives their best route back to government?
05/10/2026
Birmingham ICC : Hall 10b
The Pride Reception
Join the LGBT+ Conservatives to their annual Pride Reception for evening of networking and celebrating. Past guests at this event include: Dr Ben Spencer, Emma Best, and Jamie Mulhall.
06/10/2026
Birmingham ICC : Sir David Amess Theatre
What's happening to men and boys' health?
Dr Luke Evans MP (The Conservative Party, Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary (Health and Social Care) (Invited))
Lord Roger Evans (The Conservative Party, House of Lords)
Emma Best AM (City Hall Conservatives, Deputy Leader)
Chaired by Mark Brooks OBE (Centre for Policy Research on Men and Boys, Director of Policy)
Steve Brine (n/a (Invited))
Amy OConnor (n/a (Invited))
From record rates of male suicide, obesity and alcohol deaths to large gaps in life expectancy based on where you live and work; these are just some of the health issues facing men. This panel discussion with leading Conservative parliamentarians and experts will discuss the impact of the men's health strategy and what more policies are needed to address these challenges.