We’re delighted to invite you to the CE Midlands Annual General Meeting and Luncheon, taking place on Thursday, 22nd January 2026 in Birmingham. This is a key event in the CE Midlands calendar, bringing together industry leaders, members, and partners for an afternoon of insight, networking, and celebration.

The AGM is your opportunity to hear a full update on CE Midlands’ achievements over the past year and discover what’s coming up in the year ahead. We’ll celebrate the progress we’ve made together and share exciting plans for the future and gain valuable insights from our Keynote Speaker Maria Coulter BEM MRICS

You’ll hear updates from each of our Theme Groups and Regional Clubs, showcasing the work they are doing across the Midlands.

Following the AGM, join us for our Annual Luncheon, where you’ll enjoy a delicious 3 course meal with entertainment from Tim Oliver, the UK’s leading Ricky Gervais impersonator, performing as the iconic David Brent.. It’s the perfect chance to connect with peers and shape the future of construction excellence in the region.

Date: Thursday, 22nd January 2026
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Birmingham City Centre
Speaker: To be confirmed

Tickets

• AGM Only: Free to attend
• Annual Luncheon: £50 (including VAT and booking fee)

Agenda

9.30am Tea/coffee on reception

10.00am Welcome & Introduction: Uma Shanker, Chair CE Midlands

10.10am Chief Executive’s Report (Inc events/awards/diploma/membership/finance/AGM): Andrew Carpenter

10.30am Club Round Up

• Birmingham & Black Country
• Coventry & Warwickshire (FoRCE)
• East Midlands
• Herefordshire & Worcestershire (HAWCE)
• Lincolnshire
• Shropshire

11.00am Theme Group updates

• Building Safety
• Climate Action
• Future Skills
• Smart Construction
• Social Value

11.25am Forum updates

• Construction Clients
• Social Housing/Infrastructure

11.35am Regional Development collaboration updates

• WMCA Pilot Project to build more homes more quickly
• WMCA Future Housing Cluster
• EMCCA Project to accelerate the building of more affordable homes

11.50am G4C update

• West Midlands
• East Midlands

12.00am Keynote Speaker – Maria Coulter BEM MRICS  AI Inc CLC Digital Skills Report with case studies

1.00pm Lunch with entertainment from Tim Oliver (Ricky Gervais impersonator)

3.00pm Depart

Reserve your place today and be part of this essential gathering for the Midlands construction community.