More than 20 events have signed up to a new business festival which is coming to the region next year.
Launched last month, the first ever West Midlands Business Festival is due to be held from March 3 to 14 and will feature a host of different topics under the microscope.
They will include fields such as artificial intelligence, business growth and a celebration of women in business to coincide with International Women's Day on March 8.
The festival, organised by Business Growth West Midlands, is being backed by all three of the region's chambers of commerce, the Federation of Small Businesses, universities and other business organisations.
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Venues in all parts of the region will host free conferences, workshops, networking sessions, exhibitions, product launches and showcases.
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker said: "The first ever West Midlands Business Festival is a fantastic showcase of the creativity and innovation driving our region forward.
"It's inspiring to see so many businesses, entrepreneurs and industry leaders coming together to make the West Midlands the best place in the 海角视频 to start and grow a business.
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"I want us to share ideas, inspire each other and work together on new innovations that create real jobs, offer career-defining training opportunities for young people and grow our economy in a way that benefits everyone."
To support the festival's goals, a steering group has been established.
It is made up of representatives from both public and private sectors and will meet regularly to provide strategic direction.
Sian Roberts, sales and marketing lead for Black Country Chamber of Commerce and a member of the steering group, added: "We're excited to see businesses collaborate throughout the festival's two weeks and create a positive economic impact that lasts well beyond the festival.
"This is our chance to show the rest of the world that the West Midlands is the place for business innovation and opportunity."