Where Innovation Meets Legacy and the Future is Forged
Coventry and Warwickshire are not just places on a map, they are powerhouses of progress. This region is a thriving epicentre of globally renowned industry leaders, where history and innovation collide to create a magnetic force for entrepreneurs, visionaries, and businesses determined to shape the future.
At the beating heart of the UK’s automotive sector, you’ll find giants like Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin, and the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre, pushing boundaries every day. But that’s just the beginning.
Our strength lies in diversity, a rich, interconnected ecosystem of cutting-edge industries, driven by world-class institutions like the University of Warwick and Coventry University. Here, breakthrough research and talent flow seamlessly into enterprise, creating a dynamic landscape for discovery, disruption, and dramatic growth.
Welcome to a region where bold ideas come to life, in laboratories, on production lines, and on global stages.
Industry Sectors That Define the Future:
Coventry and Warwickshire is not just a location, it’s a launchpad. A destination for those who dare to think bigger, move faster, and build bolder. Join a region that’s not just witnessing the future, it’s making it.
Coventry and Warwickshire: Proven Experts on Hosting Major Events
Coventry and Warwickshire is renowned for its exceptional track record in successfully hosting and managing major events. With state-of-the-art venues, experienced event professionals, and a collaborative approach, the region consistently delivers outstanding experiences for delegates, exhibitors, and organisers alike.
From global sporting events like the Commonwealth Games, Davies Cup matches, International Football, Rugby, Darts, Chess, Ice Hockey and Kabaddi World Cup to name a few, and hosted some of the largest domestic and international companies such as Jaguar Land Rover, Lloyds Banking Group, IBM, Barclays, NP Aerospace, Lotus, and a host of national industry sector Trade shows, while hosting some of the major music artists in the world such as Harry Styles, Arctic Monkeys, Bryan Adams, The Killers, Bruce Springsteen, the Rolling Stones, Coventry’s very own The Specials, Sean Paul, Spice Girls and so many more, Coventry and Warwickshire as your event destination means partnering with a region that combines industry expertise, exceptional venues, and a proven commitment to excellence ensuring your event’s success every step of the way
10 Key Reasons to Choose Coventry and Warwickshire
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Location, Location, Location for Meet Coventry and Warwickshire
Coventry and Warwickshire is positioned in the centre of England and in reach of 75% of the population within a 2 hour journey, arguably we are considered the most accessible destination for both UK and International events. Under one hour from central London by train such as Avanti services, direct access to five motorways in our network and Birmingham Airport a mere 10 minutes away with direct links to Europe, USA, the middle East and Asia, put simply are connected and offer convenience of travel.
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World Class Venues in Coventry and Warwickshire
Our portfolio of event space will suit all tastes, needs and budgets. We have Academic venues of excellence such as Warwick Conferences, convention centres at domestic and international standard such as Coventry Building Society Arena, historic buildings such as St Mary’s Guildhall and Coombe Abbey and castles and cathedrals in abundance in Coventry and Warwickshire.
Our venues recognise the need for sustainability, creating events kinder to the world around us that can meet low carbon objectives for the venue, event organiser, delegate and destination. With unique region wide partnership with E.ON we are accelerating our delivery of sustainability.
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Affordability in Coventry and Warwickshire
We simply offer fantastic affordability, for instance hosting your event outside of London can offer savings of up to a third. Remember we are less than one hour on the train from London, 75% of the population of England is within a two-hour drive and we have a first class record of delivery of major international exhibitions, conferences, meets and sport events.
Escape the hustle and bustle and venture into the heart of the UK countryside, for something truly unique and different.
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First-Class Accommodation in Coventry and Warwickshire
You have the choice of first class outstanding accommodation from some of the most beautiful hotels in the UK in the heart of England like Ansty Hall, Mallory Court Country House Hotel and Spa, Coombe Abbey and Indigo Hotel Stratford Upon Avon and hotels with fantastic connectivity like Telegraph Hotel, Ramada Hotel, Indigo Hotel Coventry, Doubletree by Hilton, Warwick Conferences Radcliffe, Hampton by Hilton, Holiday Inn Hotel, IBIS Hotel Coventry South to name just a few.
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Innovation and Sector Strengths for Coventry and Warwickshire
During the 18th century, Coventry was at the forefront of the industrial revolution; trades such as ribbon weaving and watchmaking become some of our most famous exports. It was the 18th century that we really made our mark with invention of the modern bicycle, quickly followed up in 1896 when the Daimer company manufactured the very first car.
As we moved into the 19th century, factories manufacturing this new mode of transport popped up across the region. Indeed, Sir Frank Whittle, born and bred in Coventry, was undoubtedly inspired by his father’s automotive career and went on to design the world’s first turbojet engine in 1937.
These achievements lay the foundations for extraordinary and pioneering engineering as we progressed in the 20th century and continue to this day such as an 800Million investment into STEM research at the University of Warwick and the home of many national companies and new ones like the Frasers Group and E.ON.
Today, Coventry and Warwickshire remain at the cutting edge of advanced manufacturing, engineering, including the automative, rail, aerospace, low carbon vehicles, connected and automative vehicles, business, professional & Financial services, digital, creative and motorsport sectors. We are also home to the largest gaming cluster in the UK and our two world-class universities ensure academia works alongside industry, so we remain at the cutting edge.
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Track Record in Delivery from: Heritage, Culture, Sport in Coventry and Warwickshire
Meet Coventry and Warwickshire deliver world class events, from the City of Culture delivering a year-long celebration of history, heritage, diversity and inclusion to world class sporting events such as multi-disciplinary events like the International Children’s Games, Kabaddi World Cup, UK Corporate Games, UK Transplant Games, International Tennis, Rugby, Football, Lawn Bowls, E-Sports and supporting the Commonwealth Games.
Stratford-upon-Avon is the birthplace of William Shakespeare, the world’s greatest playwright, he wrote 39 plays and 154 sonnets and left a powerful global influence on the English language and culture we still experience today. While here on your conference or event you can visit his Statue ‘Bard of Avon’, his birthplace and his wife’s cottage, along with the wonders of Warwick established by Wiliam the Conqueror in 1068! With one of the best castles in the UK Warwick Castle.
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Sustainability and Legacy in Coventry and Warwickshire
Coventry and Warwickshire are leading from the front, not with words, but with powerful, practical action. When it comes to sustainability, this is a region that doesn’t just meet expectations, it redefines them.
Here, sustainability isn’t a buzzword. It’s a bold commitment, deeply embedded into our business culture, our infrastructure, and our global vision. Nowhere is this more visible than in our conference and exhibition sector, where green thinking powers every decision, and every event becomes a catalyst for a better future.
In a UK first partnership with E.ON and the region, E.ON work in many areas such as our venues to achieve net zero such as the fantastic ongoing work with Coventry Business Society Arena, NAEC Stoneleigh and Warwick Conferences.
This is a region born to innovate, home to the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre, a global epicentre for electrification and low-carbon vehicle research. Our universities and tech clusters work at the frontier of green science, fuelling sustainable breakthroughs across sectors, from intelligent mobility and renewable energy to circular economy models and low-emission event logistics.
So when you host your conference or exhibition here, you’re not just reducing your carbon footprint, you’re standing shoulder-to-shoulder with world leaders in green innovation, a region fiercely dedicated to protecting the planet while powering progress.
We can support your event to become part of our community such as educational sessions to schools or your gala dinner could promote our innovative ‘Final Course’ initiative which allows delegates to make small voluntary contributions to the Trussel Trust in exchange for their hospitality and help tackle food poverty.
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Coventry & Warwickshire: A Powerhouse of Human Behaviour
In every generation, there are places that don’t just witness greatness, they ignite it.
Coventry and Warwickshire is one such place. A region where talent is not only nurtured it is unleashed.
At the centre of this transformation stands Ashorne Hill, a place where learning isn’t just delivered, it’s experienced, it’s lived and its life changing.
In a world that demands more than ever from its people, Coventry and Warwickshire is a place that gives them the edge by realising potential through training, so they don’t just grow, they rise, just like our forebears:
Sir Frank Whittle: The Jet Engine Pioneer
William Shakespeare: The Greatest Playwright in History
George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans): Trailblazing Novelist and Thinker
Lady Godiva: A Symbol of Courage and Justice
Sir Henry Royce: Engineering Icon of Rolls-Royce foundations laid down in Coventry
John Piper: Modernist Artist of Ruins and Resilience
Ellen Terry: Victorian Stage Superstar
These towering figures represent what this region stands for: Imagination, Invention, Integrity, Impact.
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World Class Universities
Anchored by two world-renowned institutions, the University of Warwick and Coventry University, this region stands as a beacon of intellectual power, technological innovation, and global collaboration.
The University of Warwick, a member of the prestigious Russell Group, is consistently ranked among the UK’s top universities. It is a powerhouse of cutting-edge research, pioneering ideas, and global thought leadership. Its dynamic campus hosts international scholars, industry visionaries, and change-makers, making it an unrivalled environment for high-calibre conferences and exhibitions.
Just minutes away, Coventry University, one of the UK’s most forward-thinking and industry-focused institutions, pulses with energy and enterprise. Known for its strong ties to business and innovation, it offers bold, real-world solutions that resonate far beyond academia. With state-of-the-art facilities and an ethos rooted in transformation and access, it speaks to the future of every sector it touches.
Together, these universities form the intellectual spine of the region, a magnet for global attention and a natural home for ideas worth sharing. Their presence elevates every event held here, providing instant credibility, a ready-made audience of experts, and a direct line to cutting-edge thinking.
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A Feast for the Senses: How Coventry and Warwickshire Serve More Than Just Ideas
In Coventry and Warwickshire, world-class thinking is matched only by world-class flavour. This is a region where culinary passion runs deep, where local producers, visionary chefs, and global influences combine to create unforgettable dining experiences that elevate every event.
From award-winning restaurants to charming country pubs, vibrant street food to artisanal producers, the food and drink scene here is a celebration of creativity, craft, and culture. Delegates don’t just attend conferences in Coventry and Warwickshire, they savour them.
The region’s bounty of local produce, from the rolling farms of Warwickshire to Coventry’s multicultural markets, brings authenticity and quality to every plate. Whether it's a gala dinner in a stately home, a networking lunch in a chic city bistro, or a relaxed evening of craft ales and storytelling, every meal becomes a moment to connect, impress, and inspire.
Food here is not an afterthought, it’s part of the experience. It turns a conference into a conversation, an exhibition into an encounter. It lingers long after the closing speech, becoming part of the memory, part of the reason to return.
That’s 10 reasons to why, let our team be the eleventh, get in touch with your enquiry and we will look ahead to your conference or event delivered with passion.
