Business & Conferences

Business & Conferences

Vibrant, attractive and prosperous, Solihull is the perfect place to do business and many leading international companies have their UK offices here.  35 million people live within a two hour drive and the vast majority of the UK is within a five hour drive.

Solihull’s current key strengths include Information Communication Technology, Business and Professional Services, Transport and Building Technologies and Business Tourism.  Forecasted growth sectors include the Creative Industries, Medical and Environmental Technologies.

The area is already the chosen location for the headquarters of a range of companies, across a number of industries including IMI, Computer Science Corporation, Lafarge and Enterprise Inns.  Solihull has a number of major Business Parks within the Borough’s boundaries, offering a wide range of commercial premises.  For more details please visit the Solihull for Success website at: http://www.solihullforsuccess.com/built-for-success

The UK’s third largest ICT cluster is in the West Midlands, concentrated within the Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Triangle and home to some of the world's leading ICT and software companies - including Fujitsu, Oracle and Computer Science Corporation.  The location of this cluster also allows new investors the opportunity to access and develop new technologies with partners.

The Professional Service sector makes the highest overall contribution to Solihull in terms of GVA and is one of the fastest growing sectors in the region, taking advantage of the proximity to both the London and North West markets.

The West Midlands region has long been established as the heart of the automotive industry and Solihull still remains a leading location for Transport Technology industries: the Coventry Solihull Warwickshire sub-region is home to some of the world’s top automotive suppliers.

The area also has a wealth of high quality leisure facilities – both private and municipal – to cater for a wide range of arts and entertainment interests and sporting pursuits, from golf to athletics.

We are located at the heart of the UK’s motorway network on the M42 which links to the M5 for the West and South West of the UK.  The M42 also links to the M6 which is the main route to Manchester, Liverpool and the North West and the M1 for London and the North and North East, as well as the M40 to Oxford and London.

Birmingham Airport is the UKs sixth largest airport, third largest for charter flights and has the second highest proportion of business traffic, second only to London Heathrow.  It acts as an international gateway with direct flights to Europe, North America, the Middle East and the Indian sub-continent and also provides a two-hop service to Australia.

Birmingham International Railway Station is in the heart of the Borough with many trains to London and the North, and regular trains to the heart of Birmingham in less than 10 minutes.  Solihull has its own railway station, serving London Marylebone station and the centre of Birmingham with many stops throughout the Chilterns.

Whether you are visiting the area on business, looking to arrange a national conference or a small company event, Solihull provides the opportunity for an enjoyable, convenient and relaxing stay and a bespoke solution to your needs.  We look forward to welcoming you to Solihull.