
Join us on the 27th of November 2025 in Birmingham to hear from leaders in policymaking and industry about the future of regional development and network with fellow influential guests.
From devolution and collaboration to skills and planning reform, the New Statesman's annual Regional Development conference will bring you key insights into the opportunities and challenges for delivering change and prosperity for people across the country.
Key topics
➤ Reality cheque: What does the 2025 Autumn budget mean for regional development?
➤ Driving regional innovation: Collaborative pathways for economic growth
➤ How can we transform our skills system to meet the needs of local communities and deliver economic growth?
➤ Fuel of the Future: How can energy innovation and regional development work hand-in-hand?
➤ A devolution revolution: How can devolved powers unlock investment and job creation in our regions?
➤ Permissions, Planning and Pro-growth packages: What's next for UK housebuilding?
➤ Connecting our communities: How can we develop a transport strategy that delivers for passengers?
Just some of confirmed speakers

Richard Parker
Mayor of the West Midlands

Claire Ward
Mayor of the East Midlands

Tom Gordon MP
Member, Science, Innovation and Technology Committee

Peter Swallow MP
Member, Education Select Committee

Laurence Turner MP
Member, Transport Select Committee

Andy MacNae MP
Chair of the APPG for Transport Safety





