Making the Most of the City of Culture

How to ensure the UK City of Culture is a catalyst for lasting cultural and economic regeneration of the region and beyond?”

What are the implications and opportunities; what is being showcased; how do we make the most of set-piece events?

Speakers: 

Fiona Laird, Founder National Youth Arts Trust and Royal Shakespeare Company Director (Chair)

Martin Sutherland, CEO, Coventry UK City of Culture

Trish Willetts, Coventry BID Director

Debbie Isitt, BAFTA Winning Film maker

Dr Franco Bianchini, Associate Director, Centre for Cultural Value, University of Leeds

Cllr Steve Caudwell, Leader of the Opposition and Green Party group on Solihull Council and Green Party candidate for the West Midlands Mayoral election