Academic conferences

Putting brilliant research in the spotlight

World-class symposiums

We are extremely proud to organise and host many high profile academic conferences in Birmingham. The University’s groundbreaking research is presented to thousands of delegates each year – and broadcast to thousands more around the world.

Our central location and our commitment to education for all, make us first choice for the UK’s most important academic conferences.

Event Management Service

We are experts at academic conferences. From planning budgets and finding sponsors to creating abstract books and venue bookings, we offer a complete event management service. If you’re thinking about hosting a conference, contact our Event Management team to find out how we can help bring your ideas to life.

Research that matters

Changing how the body and self are seen and understood

7 million people die every year from toxic air worldwide

Organisations we've worked with

Popular venues for academic conferences in Birmingham

Planning to stay?

We have a wide range of accommodation to choose from, including Edgbaston Park Hotel, which features contemporary rooms plus a modern brasserie and bar. Peter Scott House opposite is perfect for team away days. And during the summer, we can arrange for conference delegates to stay in our student accommodation.

What our clients say

Huge thanks to the amazing team who went above and beyond to ensure that our special 10th anniversary Lunar New concert was our best one to date. No challenge intimidated them – including transporting the gigantic Chinese drums all the way from London! The artists really appreciated the additional behind-the-scenes care and we were delighted by all the little details incorporated to deliver the wow-factor! I can’t thank them enough!

The team at the University of Birmingham were outstanding and have been a pleasure to work with throughout SportsAid’s planning and delivery of the Team England Futures programme at the Commonwealth Games. We collaborated with several departments and teams and every interaction was helpful, enthusiastic, efficient and effective. We’ve been impressed with the reliability and professionalism of everyone who contributed to the success of Team England Futures, and we couldn’t have done it without them. Thank you. Here’s to a continued vibrant working partnership.

Thank you for your time we have honestly loved working at The Exchange every single team member at the venue has been an absolute joy to work with, and we are honestly blown away by the support and positive energy they have brought to every event.

Thanks for putting together the wonderful event today. It was an honour to be part of it. Kudos to the technology folks too.

We were given a particular round of applause for the facilities and coordination of the meeting. Thank you for the positive and clear way you work. The decisions you made without having to bother me were well-judged. The management of space within the Great Hall was excellent, your liaison with the dinner venue was extremely helpful, the catering choices on campus were excellent, and the management of speakers’ slides (which can be very challenging) seemed to go very smoothly! Your work with the conference abstract book was particularly appreciated.

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Find out everything about our end-to-end event services and how we bring your events to life in our brochure.

Inspire the next generation

Whatever your vision or event, share your ideas with our academic conferences team in Birmingham who will bring it to life.

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