Social activities
Monday 30th June • Conference Dinner
The conference dinner is not included in the CL2025 registration fee. Conference dinner tickets must be purchased separately.
Birmingham Conference and Events Centre (BCEC)
The CL2025 Conference Dinner will take place on the evening of Monday 30th June at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre (BCEC), Hill Street, Birmingham B5 4EW.
The BCEC is situated right next to Birmingham New Street railway station, 20 minutes' walk from Aston University.
Wednesday 2nd July • Evening Reception
This event is included in the CL2025 registration fee. All conference delegates are welcome to attend.
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
An evening drinks reception, preceded by one of the CL2025 plenary talks, will take place on the evening of Wednesday 2nd July at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Birmingham City University, 200 Jennens Road, Birmingham B4 7XR.
The Conservatoire is situated right next to the Aston University campus, a few minutes' walk away.
Things to do in Birmingham
Discover more in Birmingham. Bustling streets filled with independent shops, stylish restaurants serving next level cuisine, chic canal-side venues, boutique bars to suit any style and heaps of history – there’s a surprise around every corner. Packed full of attractions, while keeping its own unique personality, the city is the very heart of the West Midlands.
A diverse cultural centre, Birmingham is world-famous for its incredible cuisine, from street food to five-star dining. The city is home to five Michelin starred restaurants, more than any city outside of the capital. Not to forget the beloved Balti which was invented right here – visit the Balti Triangle where chefs still use the traditional one-pot method of cooking today! Fuelled up, prepare to explore a huge array of family attractions, theatres, galleries, shopping for every style, stunning gardens, museums and much, much more.