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12th - 13th October 2022 | Hilton Birmingham Metropole
ABOUT
Our flagship event the Solace Summit has fast become a public sector favourite on the conference scene.
Bringing together local government leaders from across the UK for 2 days of learning & networking including, 2 drinks receptions, a charity dinner, a packed exhibition hall and of course, a stellar line-up of sessions and speakers; this year's event, Peak Performance focuses on Levelling up, leadership & how the sector can respond.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Each year the Solace Summit brings key topics to life through a variety of keynotes, panels and sessions delivered by a fantastic selection of speakers spanning thought-leaders, industry experts and visionaries. Here's just a sneak peek of who's joining us this year...
You can view our full speaker line-up here.
Rebecca Adlington OBE
Olympic Gold Medalist in Swimming
Andy Street CBE
Mayor of the West Midlands
Ebony Rainford-Brent MBE
World Cup Winning Cricketer, Broadcaster, Motivational Speaker and Performance Coach
Jo Bibby
Director of Health, The Health Foundation
Matthew Taylor
Chief Executive, NHS Confederation
Samantha Jones
Permanent Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, Office of the Prime Minister’s Permanent Secretary
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
Wednesday 12th October
09:15
Summit launches
11:45
Levelling up: Health Panel Session
17:20
Presidential Drinks Reception kindly sponsored by BIFFA
19:30
An Evening with Solace kindly sponsored by EY
Thursday
13th October
09:45
Resilience Keynote
12:00
Inclusive Leadership: Team Perspective
19:00
Pre-Dinner Drinks Reception kindly sponsored by Virgin Media
20:00
Summit Charity Dinner kindly sponsored by Liberty Charge
USEFUL INFO
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is available at a preferential rate for Summit attendees at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.
Find out more here.
PARKING
Parking is available at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on a first come first served basis at a cost of £12 per car per night.
TRANSPORTATION
The nearest train station is Birmingham International Railway station. The hotel is a 10 minute walk or a 5 minute taxi ride from the station.
2022 SOLACE BUSINESS PARNTERS
2022 SUMMIT MEDIA PARTNERS & SPONSORS
