Birmingham to host the UK conference for social enterprise
23/07/2008
Voice, the largest UK conference for social enterprise will mark its fifth anniversary in Birmingham with the support of Advantage West Midlands and Birmingham City Council at the International Conference Centre from 10th to 11th February 2009.
More than 1,000 people are expected to attend Voice which is the Social Enterprise Coalition's flagship event.
Voice has grown considerably over the past five years and each year attracts more and more leaders from social enterprises, the Government, financial institutions, business support providers and others who are involved and engaged with the social enterprise movement.
The programme for 2009 is shaping up to be the best and most interactive yet - consisting of influential speakers, exciting workshops, thought-provoking debates, and plenty of opportunities for networking.
Jonathan Bland, Chief Executive of the Social Enterprise Coalition said: “We are delighted to be bringing Voice to Birmingham for the first time and in particular to the International Conference Centre. This venue will give us the opportunity to take advantage of the huge interest there is already in Voice 09.”
Marie Greer, Director of Sustainable Communities at Advantage West Midlands, said: “Birmingham is one of the youngest and most diverse cities in the country and we are delighted that the city has been selected to stage Voice 09.
“The West Midlands is an ideal location given the diversity of the region’s population and sectors in which social enterprises operate and the work starts now to ensure the event is a success.”
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