Distinctly Birmingham

🚀 Exciting News! 🎉 We are excited to launch our new newsletter, Distinctly Birmingham! 🌟 Stay informed with the latest updates, events, and stories focused on Birmingham's global reach. Whether you're a local, a business owner, or just curious about our city's global connections, this newsletter is your go-to for all things Birmingham. 🔗 Subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/dSa8reCM Join us and stay in the loop with Birmingham's role on the world stage. Don’t miss out on exclusive content that highlights our city's unique and dynamic international strategy. Hit that subscribe button today! #Birmingham #WestMidlands #DistinctlyBimingham #GlobalBirmingham

🍴 Birmingham's Food Revolution: transforming our local food system 🍏 We're excited to share the incredible work being done by Birmingham City Council to revolutionize our local food system. From increasing access to healthy food and supporting local food businesses to promoting sustainable eating practices and reducing food waste, our initiatives are making a real difference in the community. Curious to learn more about our key projects and how we're driving positive change? Check out our detailed flyer that highlights some of the flagship initiatives we're involved in. 📄  🔍 https://lnkd.in/dtMZbkmi Join us on this journey to create a fair, sustainable, and prosperous food economy where nutritious, affordable, and desirable food options are accessible to all! 🥕🌰🥔  #BirminghamFoodRevolution #SustainableFood #CommunityEmpowerment #HealthyEating #FoodSystemTransformation

🚀 Strengthening international business ties! 🌍 We're thrilled to share highlights from the Birmingham-Leipzig trade visit led by Lord Mayor Ken Wood last November. This visit explored new opportunities in the tech and creative industries, fostering stronger connections between our twin cities. From insightful discussions at Invest Region Leipzig to engaging tours of creative hubs, our delegation gained invaluable insights and forged meaningful partnerships. The trip culminated in a grand celebration at the #LeipzigOperaBall, themed 'Great, Britain!' This visit underscores the importance of city-to-city partnerships in driving innovation and investment. We're proud to support our local businesses in exploring new international markets. 📖 Read the full article on our website to discover more about this exciting journey and future opportunities for Birmingham's business community. https://lnkd.in/dkJFDmZn #InternationalTrade #BusinessGrowth #Innovation #CreativeIndustries #TechIndustry #BirminghamLeipzig

🌐 Birmingham's tech revolution: driving inclusive digital and green growth 🌱 Exciting news from Birmingham! Our city is using cutting-edge technology to tackle urban challenges and promote sustainable growth. The DIATOMIC programme is leading this transformation, helping local businesses, creating virtual models of our infrastructure, and building international partnerships. Want to learn more about how DIATOMIC is driving this change? Check out the full article here 👉🏾 https://lnkd.in/dBvUxwUu Let’s support this journey towards a smarter, more sustainable future! 🌍💡 #StrongerTechEconomies #Midlands #Innovation #Sustainability #InclusiveGrowth

🌐 Check out our Urban Diplomacy Exchange! ✨ We’re super excited to share our Urban Diplomacy Exchange between Birmingham and Leipzig. We're working together to achieve the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on healthy ageing and community engagement. Dive into how we're creating dementia-friendly spaces, boosting brain health, and getting our communities involved. It's all about cities joining forces to make a real difference! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dv6a3sdV #UrbanDiplomacy #SustainableDevelopment #CityPartnerships #CommunityEngagement

🤩  Exciting times for Birmingham-West Midlands in Lisbon! 🤝🏾 Last month, we had an amazing trip to Lisbon for the iCapital Awards, and we’re still buzzing with excitement! Our delegation had the fantastic opportunity to showcase Birmingham-West Midlands' innovative spirit and connect with some of the brightest minds in urban development. From thought-provoking panel discussions at the Web Summit to celebrating our achievements at the iCapital Awards Ceremony, it was an unforgettable experience. We’re so proud to be at the forefront of technological advancements and sustainable urban living.  Are you curious about our journey and what the future holds for Birmingham-West Midlands? 👉 https://lnkd.in/dNBcEquf #Innovation #UrbanDevelopment #iCapitalAwards #Birmingham #WestMidlands #SmartCities #Sustainability #FutureOfCities 

🤩 Bauhaus Bites project launches in Zagreb! 🌱 We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Bauhaus Bites project, a Horizon Europe initiative aimed at transforming urban food systems through sustainable, inclusive, and beautiful food environments. Last week, representatives from seven cities, including Birmingham as one of the Trailblazer cities, gathered in Zagreb to kick off this groundbreaking project. Discover how Trailblazer and Twin Cities are pioneering innovative approaches to urban food sustainability and learn about the collaborative efforts that will shape the future of our food environments. Read more about the event and our vision for a healthier, more sustainable future on our website. ✨ And a big shoutout to our amazing partners who are joining us on this journey: Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and EAT (Norway), Município do Fundão and ANP/WWF (Portugal), Grad Zagreb and WWF-Adria (Croatia), Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen and Gehl - Making Cities for People (Denmark), Stiftelsen Varldsnaturfonden WWF (Sweden), Center za razvoj trajnostne družbe, z.o.o. (Slovenia), Stad Oostende (Belgium), PUSH. (Italy), Grad Sarajevo - City of Sarajevo and Univerzitet u Sarajevu / Sveučilište u Sarajevu / Универзитет у Сарајеву (Bosnia and Herzegovina), 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d2HBt7HM #Sustainability #UrbanFoodSystems #BauhausBites #HorizonEurope #Innovation #Collaboration

✨ Our journey to Barcelona: highlights from the Smart City Expo World Congress! 🌟 Last month, we had the incredible opportunity to be in Barcelona for the #SCEWC24. Birmingham-West Midlands proudly showcased our innovative DIATOMIC project and engaged in some truly inspiring discussions. From empowering SMEs to tackle urban challenges to exploring human-centred smart cities and national data sharing, our team was at the forefront of groundbreaking conversations and collaborations. We connected with industry leaders, innovators, and city planners from around the world, sharing our insights and learning from others. Curious to know more about our experiences and key takeaways? Check out our latest article to dive into the highlights and success stories from the event. 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/da6Acgwg #SCEWC24 #Innovation #SmartCities #Birmingham #DIATOMICproject #UrbanDevelopment #Sustainability #InclusiveInnovation #DigitalTransformation

🌟 Strengthening international ties! 🌟  We recently had the pleasure of hosting a delegation from County Clare, Ireland, right here in Birmingham. It was a fantastic day of sharing insights, exploring investment opportunities, and strengthening our bonds. From inspiring talks by Version One and Accenture to a lively roundtable on tech growth, the visit was packed with valuable exchanges. The visit concluded with a warm reception hosted by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, solidifying our strong relationship with Ireland. Curious to know more about this exciting visit and the opportunities it brought? Read our full article to get all the details!  👉 https://lnkd.in/dEJAZN3N #Birmingham #WestMidlands #CountyClare #Ireland #BusinessDelegation #Investment #Tech 

🎉 We were thrilled to welcome over 150 guests to our Annual Event this week. During the morning sessions, ▶️ AI experts engaged in insightful discussion with Dani Shanley (Maastricht University), Christine Moser (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam), Dunia Mladenic (Jozef Stefan Institute), Giuseppe Di Fatta (Free University of Bozen-Bolzano) and Marcus Liwicki (Lulea University of Technology) about the challenges and experiences of using AI in research and education. ▶️ FARI welcomed our experts to a guided walk exploring the ways in which data collection is transforming cities and paving the way for the development of smart city applications. https://lnkd.in/g_htp8_M ▶️ High-level executives from member universities discussed the outcomes and the future of ERA policies with Carolina Cañibano from European Commission. 📢 The public conference has a full house, after the keynote message of Liviu Stirbat, Head of Unit at European Commission, university representatives Birgitta Bergvall-Kåreborn (Lulea University of Technology), Elenea Maria Baralis (Politecnico di Torino) Vanesa Daza (Universitat Pompeu Fabra) with Cecile Huet (European Commission) and Brendan Rowan (Big Data Value Association) shared their views on the role and impact of universities in the AI revolution. See more: https://lnkd.in/eynU5QeW 🙏 We are grateful for the moderators who facilitated the event: Dani Shanley, Massimo Busuoli and Caroline Sundberg (Universities in South Sweden Representation). 🙌 The organizing team included university representatives from #Unilion: Orsolya Lugmayer (Eötvös Loránd University, Corvinus University of Budapest), Fèlix Ruiz Cabré (Maastricht University), Francesca Ricardi di Netro (Free University of Bozen-Bolzano), Lucas Bollette (Université libre de Bruxelles), Evelina Brännvall, PhD (Luleå University of Technology), Ignasi Salvado-Estivill (Alianza 4 Universidades) Aliki Varella (Politecnico di Torino), Karl STOECKEL (Aix-Marseille University) and Massimo Busuoli (NTNU Brussels)