We’re the birthplace of the first industrial revolution where coal and steam powered a global explosion in growth lasting over 250 years. This led to advances in science, medicine and food production, and transformed our modes of transport.

These advances came at a price - with unimaginable damage to the planet.  Now the West Midlands is looking to give something back. Our low carbon industries are thriving. We are developing the new technologies that are creating a green industrial revolution. 

You can watch this short film to see some of these strengths and innovations.

As the eyes of the world focus on the UK for leadership on climate action at COP26, it is time for the West Midlands to play its part once again. It is time for us to show our region’s strengths in leading this change.

COP26 Regional Roadshow West Midlands

Thursday 11 November 2021 - Springfield Campus, University of Wolverhampton

West Midlands Combined Authority will play host to a major climate change conference, as part of the Government's COP26 programme. The event will take place at the impressive and newly launched Springfield Campus, at the University of Wolverhampton.

This one-day event will showcase the region's capabilities in providing solutions for the transition to net zero, focusing on:

• Future Mobility and Transport
• Energy Systems
• Place & the Built Environment
• Skills for the Future

Through a range of symposia, workshops, roundtables and an expo, delegates will get a unique glimpse of the innovations and thinking that make the West Midlands, the Home of the Green Industrial Revolution. 

With opportunities to network and discuss the impact of this critical moment for our environment, this is a must-see event for anyone unable to attend the summit in Glasgow.

Please click the button below to book your tickets via the Eventbrite website.

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Register here

Forthcoming related events

NOVEMBER
Date	Event	Hosted by
3 Nov	Sustainable Business Summit	Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
11 Nov	COP26 Regional Roadshow	West Midlands Combined Authority
17 Nov	Reflections on COP26	University of Birmingham

Net Zero and Home of the Green Industrial Revolution

Discover how we're forging a green industrial revolution in the West Midlands and join us on the journey:

• Find out why we are the Home of the Green Industrial Revolution
• Make your West Midlands Net Zero Business Pledge
• Download and read our prospectus on the opportunities for innovation and research
• Learn more about our exciting plans and programmes to deliver a net zero West Midlands by 2041