With just two weeks until the start of the inaugural West Midlands Business Festival (WMBF), excitement is growing with hundreds already securing their places at events.

Monday 3 March will see the start of two phenomenal weeks of FREE business events taking place all over the West Midlands, as the first ever region-wide business festival gets underway.
The full programme comprises some 80 diverse, free-to-attend events across a broad range of subject matters that include: AI and new technologies, skills and recruitment, business development, leadership and management development, finance, professional services, sales, marketing as well important sessions on social responsibility and diversity in the workplace.
With expert-led workshops, networking sessions, discussions and funding opportunities, there is sure to be something for everyone.
Whether you're a start-up founder, SME owner, established business leader, or an aspiring professional or student, the festival offers valuable insights, practical skills and a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals.
The festival is tailored to businesses of all sizes and industries, making it a must-attend event for anyone looking to grow, learn, and thrive in the West Midlands.
Just a selection of events include:
Future-Ready Skills: Transforming Learning Through Tech Education, Thursday 6 March 10am-12pm
Wheels in Motion: A networking and wellbeing event for professionals, Friday 7 March 1-2pm and 2-3pm
How Forming a Co-op or Mutual Could Help your Business Grow, Tuesday 11 March·5:30-6:30pm
Harnessing the Power of AI and Behavioural Science for Performance Wednesday 12 March 4-6pm
Business Funding Summit 2025 - Black Country, Thursday 13 March 9am-3pm
With two weeks to go, hundreds of tickets have been reserved and already, some events are fully booked.
To see the full range of events on offer and book your tickets, visit the WMBF website.
Notes to editors
WMBF press contact: Sally Stevens, 0121 516 1926 sjs@associate-events.com
About
West Midlands Business Festival will bring the local business community together for two-weeks of inspiration, innovation, learning, sharing, showcasing and networking.
Taking place from Monday 3rd to Friday 14th March 2025, the festival will include an exciting programme of free events put on by business for business. Events will promote growth, collaboration and skills development.
West Midlands Business Festival is a brand-new initiative by Business Growth West Midlands. It will showcase the region as a fantastic place to work, live and do business.
For more information about the Business Festival or the events in the programme, visit the WMBF website or contact hello@wmbf.co.uk
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