# Event Details - **Event Name**: B:CAN Annual Conference 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Empowering Communities: From Local Action to Lasting Impact. Be part of this of insightful B:CAN event & help drive change across BirminghamAbout this EventJoin Birmingham Community Action Network’s inaugural annual conference, bringing together Birmingham’s community organisations, partners and leaders for a day of connection, insight and collaboration.Celebrating the impact of grassroots community action across the city, you'll hear directly from B:CAN members as they showcase the projects and work being delivered in communities across Birmingham.The programme also features speeches and panel discussions exploring important themes of amplifying local voices, funding, influencing decision-making structures, maximising investment and social value as well as Pride in Place from leading voices from across the public, private and community sectors.Explore the marketplace, connect with local organisations, and hear from the first cohort of the B:CAN Community Leadership Accelerator as they share their experiences and vision for community leadership across the city.Whether you’re a funder, commissioner, partner or community organisation, this event is an opportunity to build connections, share ideas and help shape the future of community-led change in Birmingham. Event Highlights include:• Showcases from B:CAN members highlighting impactful community initiatives across Birmingham• Panel discussions on community power, funding, social value and influencing local and regional decision-making• B:CAN Community Leadership Accelerator Programme showcase• Contributions from leaders across national policy, local government, the NHS, funding bodies, social enterprise and community organisations• Opportunities for networking, partnership-building and cross-sector collaborationCONFERENCE AGENDA8:30am – Registration, Marketplace & Networking (plus entertainment from saxophonist)9:30am - Welcome from your HostsLucy Kenny, Moseley Community Trust & Naseem Akhtar, Sähëlï Hub9:35am - Key Note SpeakersAfzal Hussain, B:CAN ChairDerrick Anderson, CBE - Lord Lieutenant for the West MidlandsEmma Corrigan, England Director – National Lottery Community Fund10:15am B:CAN Showcase (lightning talks)Facilitator: Waheed Saleem – Witton Lodge Community AssociationShane Wedderburn – B:CAN Energy; Harry Naylor – B:CAN Mental Health;Elena Nisfoeanu - Game of Stones; Rawaad Mahyub – B:CAN Membership10:45am - Key Note SpeakerCllr Roger Harmer, Leader of Birmingham City Council11.00am - Break11:15am - Panel: Funding Local Services & Community ChangeFacilitator: Ajit Singh – Nishkam Civic AssociationSpeakers: Tom Bostock – Big Issue; Peter Cunnison – Lloyds Bank Foundation; Nicola Thurbon - National Lottery Community Fund, Hari Matharu - Sport England12.00pm Panel: Community Voice & Influence in Decision-Making StructuresFacilitator: Jo Harper – Gateway Family Services CICSpeakers: Rishi Shori, Birmingham City Council; Suzanne Cleary – Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust; Sally Burns – Public Health Birmingham; Ed Wallis – Locality12:45pm - Lunch & Marketplace (plus entertainment from saxaphonist)1:45pm - Panel: Social Value – Amplifying Community ImpactFacilitator: Becky Debenham – Northfield Community PartnershipSpeakers: Tom Harding – Birmingham City Council; Simon Clarke – NHS, Director of Procurement; Joey Jones – Grayling PR (Sports Quarter)2:30pm - Community Leadership Accelerator Programme Showcase Facilitator:Basharat Dad – Our Community FoundationSpeakers: Professor Harris Beider; Haider Bashir – Our Community Foundation;Raiden Crawford - The Springfield Project3:15pm - Conference Reflections & Close - Afzal Hussain, B:CAN ChairMarketplace/Networking until 4pm close - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/birmingham/b-can-annual-conference-2026/100001989899400674 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, sports, health-wellness, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-07-03T07:30:00Z - Duration: 7 hours - Location: Edgbaston Stadium - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Birmingham - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Edgbaston Stadium - **lat**: 52.4547875 - **long**: -1.9035896 - **full address**: Edgbaston Stadium, Edgbaston Road, Birmingham, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: B:CAN Annual Conference 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5bb53ebadbe1f8693eb9d167698849b56e708e3dd9371664d30017448906ee83-rimg-w1200-h600-dceff0ec-gmir.jpg?v=1779352028 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is B:CAN Annual Conference 2026 being held? - **A:** B:CAN Annual Conference 2026 takes place on Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Edgbaston Stadium, Edgbaston Road, Birmingham, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing B:CAN Annual Conference 2026? - **A:** B:CAN Annual Conference 2026 is organized by Birmingham Community Action Network. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** B:CAN Annual Conference 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Birmingham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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