Past events

Birmingham Investor Conference

What's next for markets and investors?

Book your place to join us for a rewarding half-day of investment ideas, the opportunity to take part at roundtable discussions and hear expert opinions at locations around the UK.

Regional contacts

Thomas Pearson

Sales Manager

Sales and Marketing

Olivia Virgo

Sales Associate

Sales and Marketing

Details

Tuesday, 3 November 2026

The National Conference Centre, Coventry Rd, Bickenhill, Hampton in Arden, Solihull B92 0EJ

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For professional investors only

Agenda

Tuesday, 3 Nov 2026

09:00 - 09:30

Registration & breakfast

09:30 - 09:35

Welcome address

09:35 - 10:05

Real Assets: Scarcity and growth in the AI revolution

With a favourable macro backdrop, and containing both AI diversifiers and AI beneficiaries, what can listed infrastructure and real estate do in a portfolio?

Mayank Markanday

10:05 - 10:35

New from Guinness: fully flexible fixed income

Fixed income portfolio manager Craig Veysey makes the case for active bond investing now, with historic repricing across bond markets, energy volatility and growth risks providing a unique entry point.

Craig Veysey

10:35 - 11:10

Global equities: where do we go from here?

Fiscal stimulus and the AI revolution have driven equities higher. Can they overcome the risk presented by inflation, and how should equity investors respond?

Joseph Stephens

11:10 - 11:30

Coffee break

11:30 - 12:00

Energy: leverage, security, and strategy

We explore energy’s use as a geopolitical weapon, why the drive for energy security is quietly reshaping climate policy, and how investors should position accordingly.

Will Riley

12:00 - 12:30

Roundtable discussions

12:30

Buffet lunch and event close