A joint event brought to you by No. 5 Chambers, Turley and PREACH Inclusion.
Join us for an evening of discussion, insight and bold ideas, as we explore how cultural diversity fuels urban regeneration, fosters resilient communities, and opens new opportunities for inclusive economic growth.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday 11th September 2025
- Time: 4.00 – 6.30pm
- Location: No.5 Barristers’ Chambers, 103 Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 3AG
About the event:
This event brings together planners, legal professionals, economic development leaders, and inclusion advocates to explore how cultural diversity can shape Birmingham’s urban future. From regeneration to representation, we’ll dive into the opportunities that arise when communities are truly centred in development.
Keynote address:
Cllr Sharon Thompson, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Economy and Skills, Birmingham City Council
Cllr Thompson will reflect on Birmingham’s evolving landscape – including infrastructure, transport, and regeneration – and share her insights on how the city’s rich diversity is contributing and fuelling inclusive economic growth.
Panel discussion:
We’ll then host a short panel discussion with leaders to expand on the themes raised – offering perspectives from lived experience, planning, and economic development.
Panellists:
Cllr Sharon Thompson, Birmingham City Council
Raj Kandola, Acting CEO, Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
Priya Aggarwal-Shah, Founder, PREACH Inclusion®
Charlotte Palmer, Senior Planner, Turley
Leanne Buckley-Thomson, No.5 Chambers
We’ll round out the event with networking over refreshments.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
By signing up to this event, you consent to having your name shared between No.5 Chambers, Turley and PREACH Inclusion. We also plan to share the guest list with all attendees prior to the event.
There will be photography taking place during the evening. If you wish not to be included in these, please let Priya Aggarwal-Shah (priya@preachinclusion.com) know.