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The annual international event TEDx Aston University is back! Held in the refurbished Auditorium in Millennium Point the event is not one to miss.

The all-day event being held on the 25th September will be a day of networking and listing to top influencing speakers. Along with this there will be entertainment provided by some of the best in Birmingham who will be singing, dancing, and rapping for visitors to enjoy.

TEDx Aston University will also have refreshments offered throughout the day and includes vegan and meat option meals for lunch.

Unleashing your untapped potential

Throughout the day there will be opportunities to interact with international speakers on points such as digital identity and mental well-being. The event looks to go into topics such as identity ownership, valuing relationships with nature, and using drama to help troubled youth.

The event will also see a mystery speaker who is a world-renowned artist who will be sure to amaze visitors during the day.

Towards the end of TEDx Aston University there will be workshops conducted to help educate and help you ‘untap’ your potential.

Learn something new

Students and non-students alike will find the event inspirational with ‘thought provoking’ talks and networking sessions. With a wide range of topics to be discussed, there will be something for everyone to learn and take away with them at the event.

This year’s theme is chosen to identify and showcase the lesser known but impactful people, businesses, and ideas of Birmingham to the world.

The day is hoping to ‘challenge perspectives’ and initiate conversations in the right direction. Visitors will also get the opportunity to network with influential businesses and emerging entrepreneurs from Birmingham and across the UK.

Millennium Point is excited to hold the event, and a sponsor

Along with Millennium Point being the venue of choice for the event, our multi-award-winning venue is also being a sponsor for TEDx Aston University. There are several other sponsors including Aston University, Conference at Aston, and Birmingham Video Unit.

Our Birmingham city centre venue has 17 versatile event spaces to choose from and was eager to work with TEDx Aston University to fulfil their event needs. You can discover more on our event space choices here.

Want to go?

There is still time to book a ticket for the event, with students getting a special price for their ticket. You can secure your entry here or find out more information on the event here.

Want to book an event space with Millennium Point?

For further information about the event, charity, or venue you can get in contact with our team.

Find more interesting content from Millennium Point over at our news section, or follow us for daily updates on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn with @MillenniumPoint. Millennium Point is a landmark public building and multi-award-winning events venue in the Eastside of Birmingham City centre. Profits from our commercial activity are invested by the Millennium Point Charitable Trust into projects, events and initiatives which support the growth of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and education in the West Midlands.

This month join Millennium Point on stand TMS 220 at The Meetings Show where our friendly team will be on hand to discuss all about your event and venue needs. Held in ExCel, London (halls S4 and S5) and virtually there is a chance for all to attend the event to network, learn, and catch up with other people in the industry.

There is still time left to get your ticket for the event, from six different options to choose from, whether you want to go in person, or virtually. You can register for the event here.

All about events and networking in the ‘new normal’

Running over two days (30th September – 1st October) the now hybrid event is hoping to reunite the industry, with plenty of stands to visit, there is sure to be lots of networking opportunities. The flexibility of having a hybrid event will allow the event industry to engage wherever the location.

Visitors can also learn more about the industry with the events free education programme. Suitable for all levels, there will be a wide range of topics covered such as technology, innovation, and event marketing.

The event that has been running since 2013 attracts various exhibitors and visitors from the likes of event companies, venues, hotels to technology suppliers.

Millennium Point is BACK in business

Last attended in 2019, our events team, who have over 40 years of combined experience, are excited to be back at The Meetings Show to showcase our versatile 17 event spaces especially our refurbished auditorium. The event will be a great way to celebrate the reopening of the venue and public building for events since the pandemic.

With various set-ups and packages to choose from, whether it is a meeting, film screening or away day, Millennium Point is sure to be able to assist with your event needs.

At Millennium Point we’re proud of the wide range of diverse spaces we have on offer, we can even help with events involving hybrid and virtual settings.

During The Meetings Show book some time with our Sales Manager, Vikki Webb, to secure a meeting and find out more on what our award-winning venue Millennium Point has to offer. She will be at the event for both days and be available to contact after the show to answer any queries.

Can’t make it? Get in touch with our team

If you’re unable to make the event in person or virtually our team are still available to help. Get in contact here.

Or discover more about our event spaces and packages on our new and improved website here.

Get your vocal cords ready and reach the sky with this modern musical hit alongside five themed wines.

Reach the sky and head to Millennium Point this November to experience a modern musical hit while enjoying five themed wines. Rocketman with Wine takes place on Saturday 13th November at 7:30pm (doors open at 6:30pm). Continuing our successful partnership, we will once again be teaming up with movie geeks, The Wine Events Company, who will be serving up Rocketman trivia alongside your themed wines throughout the screening. As with any musical there will be plenty of singing opportunities, so make sure those vocal cords are warmed up!

About the film

Young Reginald Dwight changes his name to Elton John and collaborates with singer-songwriter Bernie Taupin to become one of the most iconic figures in pop history. Set to his most beloved songs, it’s the epic musical story of Elton John, his breakthrough years in the 1970s and his fantastical transformation from shy piano prodigy to international superstar.

Featuring: Taron Egerton, Richard Madden, Jamie Bell, Bryce Dallas Howard and many more.

Certificate: 15 | Running Time: 2 hours 1 minute

What do you get with your ticket?

Tickets are priced at £31.95 per person (plus Eventbrite fees) and you’ll get more than just a film screening!

Rocketman on the big screen: Admission to the film screening in our new and improved Auditorium with entertainment throughout by the film geeks at The Wine & Events Company

Five themed Wines: So, how do you pair wines with an Elton John movie? Well, we’ve researched Elton’s favourite wines from his demanding on-tour-Ryders and Wedding Breakfast menu. From the Loire to Burgundy, the Rhone Valley to Tuscany, Elton has an expensively decadent taste in wine that we will be sharing with you on the night. Not only that but we’ll show you how to enjoy a rockstar collection on a supermarket budget!

Our movie + drinks nights are not to be missed

Our movie + drinks nights have been hugely successful with fans and are not to be missed. Want to get a feeling of what to expect? Check out our screening of the eighties classic Dirty Dancing below. Guests had the time of their lives with a live band, themed cocktails and movie trivia from the film geeks at The Wine Events Company. To keep up to date with all our event offerings please click here.

Getting to Millennium Point

Millennium Point is in the Eastside of Birmingham City Centre just 5-minutes walk from Moor Street and 15-minutes from Grand Central and the tram. There is also limited parking on-site which means we’re easy to find regardless of how you travel. For more information please click here.

Join Stemettes and Millennium Point online to take part in a STEMazing event with a focus on health & tech.

What is Stemettes Hack Midlands

This years virtual event is funded by the Millennium Point Charitable Trust and is spread across two days (18th-19th September), that will tap into your creativity and equip you with new skillsets. The event we’ll be focusing on health and technology and how we can improve the way we live for a better future for us and the planet.

What activities will you be taking part in?

During the event you will be split into teams to identify a health-related issue and design a product or business solution for it. This will test each individual and help deliver some STEMtastic solutions. Throughout the weekend, you’ll be able to interact with STEM role models and learn about health and technology through their knowledge and expertise. The role models will be there to inspire your approach to the new ideas and solutions you’ll be developing in your team.

At the end of the event each team will get the opportunity to present your new ideas to a panel of judges. There will be some exciting prizes awarded to the winning groups and each participant will receive a goodie bag.

Grab your FREE ticket by clicking below.

Event details

When: Saturday 18th September – Sunday 19th September 2021
Time: 10 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Online via Microsoft Teams

Please note that attendees based in the Midlands will be given priority for this event. Therefore, a limited amount of participants will be able to join.

How Millennium Point supports STEM within the region?

Our charitable trust is passionate about creating new opportunities within STEM for young people. As part of our trust program we run two annual campaigns to help shape young peoples futures.

Our grants scheme supports and contributes more than 5 million back into the West Midlands region through STEM related projects and events. This helps support deprived areas where many young people are missing out on the learning needed to boost their career prospects.

Learn about projects we’ve funded like this

An example of the type of projects we fund is detailed in the below video. You can also read through our grant case studies by clicking here.

Apply for a Millennium Point grant

For more information on how to apply for a Millennium Point grant please click here.

WIN a fully funded degree

We also fully fund an undergraduate degree each year in partnership with Birmingham City University. Our Scholarship program begins with an application process, with the lucky finalists being selected for a chance to win a FREE degree. Each finalist presents a solution using STEM to a current ongoing issue, in front of a panel of STEM experts. Below is a video showing this year’s winner, Asima Adnan’s story. Asima begins her fully funded degree this month.

Apply for the 2022 Scholarship

For more information on how to apply or get involved in the 2022 Scholarship program please click here.

Our new and improved website is now live. With interactive features and easy booking systems in place it is sure to make any visit positive. Whether you need to book an event or want to learn more about our charity work, our website will have the information to help.

Welcomed on the home page, the menu is now on the top page for quick viewing and ready to take you anywhere on the website quickly.

The launch of a new website accompanies the reopening of the venue and public building following the pandemic and it’s work as the first NHS Mass Vaccination centre in the region.

Booking with Millennium Point has never been simpler

Looking for something to do? Have a look at our new ‘What’s On’ page where you can see the latest that the Millennium Point has to offer. With past events such as Top Gun with Cocktails or our November event, Rocketman with wine, there is always something for everyone.

If you have anything specific in mind you can filter our events through present type and date to help plan the perfect outing.

Have an event? We’re here to help

As Eastside’s largest event hub our new website shows our 17 versatile venues for you to choose from.

On the website there is a brand-new venue hire section with a smart search function, making it easier for you to find a space for your event. Users can now filter searches down by delegate numbers and event types ensuring no time is wasted when looking for the right venue.

For further info the enquiry form is quick to access at the bottom of the page to complete where one of our team members will always be happy to help.

Catch up on the latest news and stories from our charity

Everything Millennium Point does as a multi-award-winning venue goes back into our charitable trust. We’re incredibly proud of the work our trust can achieve that’s why we’ve showcased all our case studies in one place.

Or have a look at what Millennium Point is up to in our blog section to see more on our events, news and seasonal activity ideas for you and the family.

Want to book with Millennium Point?

For further information about events, charity or our venue please get in contact with our team.

In October Millennium Point is set to hold the Business of Science Conference 2021, celebrating the commercialisation of science along with the BoS Innovation Awards for inspiring students. The event that has been running for four years and looks to discuss topics such as science, innovation, and sustainability. With a range of speakers including Millennium Point’s own Abbie Vlahakis, the day is sure to engage and inspire attendees.

What are the BoS Innovation awards?

Previously held in Manchester, Leeds, and Liverpool it is now celebrating in the heart of Birmingham at the award-winning venue Millennium Point. The BoS Innovation Awards has the aim of encouraging students to create and dream big on ideas that could solve future problems.

Judged by a panel of five their idea will be tested on five qualities:

1. Quality
2. Aesthetic
3. Use and function
4. Why it deserves to win
5. Ambition

A Great Day for Science

2019’s primary school winners Maddison Gregory and Nayla Gazzal impressed previous judges with their idea ‘Scan-Tastic – We scan your plastic’ and with this year more innovative submissions are due to be seen.

With the judging date closing on the 7th September the finalists will be invited to the Business of Science Conference at Millennium Point where their project poster will be displayed throughout the day and where a winner will be chosen. Along with an award, the 1st and 2nd winners get a financial prize to be spent in their school for resources to further support their STEM education.

There are three categories that innovative students can enter in, Primary, Secondary & 18+ ensuring everyone can get involved to create ideas to help for the future.

As a strong supporter of STEM, Millennium Point are excited to get involved

At Millennium Point we believe that STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) is important for the future of the region and as a multi-award-winning venue with multiple event rooms, it will be a great space to hold the BoS Conference 2021.

Abbie Vlahakis, CEO of Millennium Point said:

“The industries of the future are either STEM focused or underpinned by STEM as demonstrated by the UK Government’s industrial strategy in 2017 which set out 4 key industries: AI and Data Economy, Future of Mobility, Clean Growth, and Ageing Society, all of which embody STEM skills.

In the UK we are currently facing a skills shortage in STEM which is only set to increase as UK job opportunities in STEM are set to double over the next 10 years. At MPT we do not see this as a problem but as an opportunity, not just for the UK economy but also the opportunities it presents to positively change the lives of many of the UK’s most deprived communities. For our young people and their families, the results could be life changing.

It is for this reason that we are delighted to host the Business of Science Conference 2021 at Millennium Point which highlights the amazing opportunities in STEM and the remarkable ways in which UK STEM leaders are solving many of the World’s problems. These are the role models for the next generation.”

All profits made from commercial activities that take place at the landmark building are donated by the Millennium Point Charitable Trust to invest in STEM projects and organisations to help Birmingham and the wider regions. Yearly we invest more than £4 million back into the region, find out more about how our grants help STEM here.

Want to book with Millennium Point?

For further information about the event, charity or venue please get in contact with our team.

Every year, the Millennium Point Charitable Trust Small Grants programme gives out grants of up to £20,000 to support science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) education projects in the West Midlands. We have funded many different projects across all areas of STEM, supporting learning development for young students.

Here is another great example of the type of work we do, this project was funded in 2020 and shows the power of what the grants funding can achieve for STEM organisations.

Who are Aston Villa Foundation?

The Aston Villa Foundation is a registered charity that delivers the community and social responsibility work of Aston Villa Football Club. With a mission of ‘Working Together to Enrich Lives’, the foundation and its partners work with people from a variety of backgrounds in Birmingham as well as supporting the wider ‘Aston Villa family’ through schools, football in the community, disability, health and wellbeing, education, interventions and community relations.

Why did they apply for a Millennium Point Grant?

The Aston Villa Foundation reached out to the Millennium Point Charitable Trust to help support it’s STEM Stars: Science Through Football project. The project will be developed across six schools, all within a three-mile radius of Villa Park. The funding will be used to purchase a Sphero robot package (which includes robots and a small pitch) that uses football to engage young people in coding. The students will learn and use specific lines of code to operate a moving ball on the pitch, recreating Aston Villa goals from the Premier League season.

The video below showcases this process in action on our Platform event space.

What impact has the project made?

The project has so far been a huge success, impacting a cluster of schools within the Aston area. It gives children the perfect opportunity to fully engage in computer science, in a fun way that keeps them interested to learn new skillsets. The grant provided by Millennium Point has allowed these schools to run these activities, which otherwise wouldn’t of been able to due to a lack of funding and resources.

Aston Villa Foundation using football to unlock new learning potential

The Aston Villa Foundation have been hugely pleased with the results and potential of the project. They caught up with us for a chat and said: “The funding will allow us to be innovative with our provision in schools and make a difference within the local community by equipping the next generations with potential skill sets of the future and looking positively ahead in an ever-evolving technological world.

It will provide us with a further opportunity to have a positive impact on children and schools, by enriching their curriculums through this unique programme to experience, learn and develop through STEM, with the power of football and the club as a key instigator to unlocking learning potential.”

Want to get your school involved?

The Aston Villa Foundation will be targeting schools in it’s local community around Villa Park, these areas include Erdington, Ladywood and Perry Barr. For more information please email Paul Hughes by clicking below.

About educational grant funding from Millennium Point

Educators, Charities and Not-for-Profits within the West Midlands Combined Authority can apply for up to £20,000 from Millennium Point to fund their STEM activity. For more information on how to access this funding please visit www.millenniumpoint.org.uk/grants

It’s hard to believe but we’re already approaching the end of August! That means one thing, another bank holiday to enjoy. With the country now fully reopen we have put together four activities you can do locally with the whole family.

Dudley Zoo

Dudley Zoo is home to more than 1300 animals and has around 200 species, including some of the rarest creatures on planet earth. The zoo is built on the grounds of Dudley Castle, originally the brainchild of the third Earl of Dudley.

It’s instrumental to international conservation and breeding programmes. Endangered species include Asiatic lions, Sumatran tigers, Bornean orangutans, Tibetan red pandas, Rothschild giraffes, Madagascan lemurs and Humboldt penguins.

Dudley Zoo recommend that you pre-book your tickets via their online booking system. There may be a number of tickets available on the gate subject to availability but to avoid disappointment it’s recommended to book before hand.

National Sea Life Birmingham

Does the UK’s only 360 ocean tunnel sound fun to you? Why not plan a day trip to Birmingham’s National Sea Life Centre this Bank Holiday. There is so much to explore at the Sea Life Centre, making it the perfect day out for the whole family. Not only does it feature the 360 ocean tunnel, but you’ll also get the opportunity to see the UK’s first sea otters and the penguin ice adventure.

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, you are asked to book all tickets online in order to guarantee entry. All bookings come with flexibility, meaning you can reschedule your arrive time for free, up to 24 hours before your arrival time.

Lickey Hills Country Park

Our third recommended day out takes us to the pretty Lickey Hills Country Park which includes a range of fun activities and stunning viewpoints. The Country Park has a number of marked walking trails of varying lengths and difficulty, suitable for all abilities. A “great walks” guide can be purchased at the visitor centre to give you detailed routes and information.

Other activities include horse riding, cycling and a crazy golf course, giving you plenty of choice for the whole family. The best access car park for families is on Warren Lane, which is the closest to the visitor centre and playground.

For more information please click here.

Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Located at Millennium Point Birmingham, Thinktank is an award-winning science museum perfect for a fun family day out. The museum features “MiniBrum”, Thinktank’s very own mini city which is aimed at under 8s, featuring several different play zones including a transport area, shops, park and construction site with slide. There are also specifically designed sensory areas for babies.

As you move further around the main museum, you are greeted by a science and industry area, spitfire gallery, marine worlds gallery, an all new changing planet feature and scientific facts and viewings from the past, present and future.

Outdoor fun for the kids

Located outside Thinktank is The Science Garden, which is packed with surprises and fun activities for the whole family. It offers an adventurous and entertaining day out, bringing themes of engineering, mechanics and transportation to life through over 30 hands-on exhibits.

You’ve got just over two weeks left to book tickets for our Top Gun + Cocktails night at Millennium Point.

Watch the blockbuster classic Top Gun on our giant screen while enjoying four free themed cocktails. This event takes place on Saturday 11th September at 7.30pm (doors open at 6:30pm). We’ve teamed up with movie geeks, The Wine Events Company, who will be serving up Top Gun trivia alongside your themed cocktails throughout the screening. Tickets are at a limited availability so if you want to feel the need for speed then hurry up and book your place!

About the film

Code-named “Maverick”, Pete Mitchell (Tom Cruise), the impetuous daredevil Navy-pilot ace, is accepted into Miramar’s elite Fighter School, also known as “Top Gun”. There, as the impulsive pilot competes with the best of the best, not only will he meet Charlie (Kelly McGillis), the flying school’s curvaceous astrophysics instructor, but also the brilliant and highly competitive fellow student, “Iceman” (Val Kilmer), with whom right from the start, he will engage in a reckless contest. As Maverick is haunted by his father’s mysterious death, will he be able to suppress his wild nature to win the prestigious Top Gun Trophy?

Featuring: Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Tim Robbins, Val Kilmer and many more.

Certificate: 15 | Running Time: 1 hour 50 minutes

What do you get with your ticket?

Tickets are priced at £35.95 per person (plus Eventbrite fees) and you’ll get more than just a film screening!

Top Gun on the big screen: Admission to the film screening in our new and improved Auditorium with entertainment throughout by the film geeks at The Wine & Events Company

Four themed Cocktails: Each attendee will get four themed cocktails including:

Aviation: A welcome drink to get your aeronautic boots on, flying you high above the rest with a mix of gin, lemon juice, creme de violette and de maraschino, sugar syrup and a cherry.
Harvey Wallbanger: Don’t lose that loving feeling with a Harvey special, containing vodka, orange juice and Galliano.
Sea Breeze: September is the new summer with this refreshing cocktail mixed with vodka, cranberry and grapefruit juice.
Pina Colada: Feel the need for speed with a classic Pina Colada in hand.

Dirty Dancing revellers have the time of their lives

Our movie + drinks nights are not to be missed. Check out our last one of the eighties classic Dirty Dancing below. Guests had the time of their lives with a live band, themed cocktails and movie trivia from the film geeks at The Wine Events Company. To keep up to date with all our event offerings please click here.

Getting to Millennium Point

As many businesses across the UK continue their transition back to normality, business meetings will be a priority over the coming months for many, getting the team back together and planning the future ahead. The Millennium Point team have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our multi-award-winning venue is safe, clean and ready for the return of events.

So why should you choose Millennium Point for your next meeting? We’ll tell you right now.

Spacious, clean and safe

Despite the lifting of many Covid restrictions, that doesn’t mean we’ve stopped our mission of making our venue safe for all our visitors. Each meeting room is cleaned thoroughly as part of our rigorous cleaning schedule and will be deep cleaned prior to your event, making the space safe and clean for the whole team.

Central location in Birmingham’s Eastside

Millennium Point is located right in the central of Birmingham’s Eastside. We are just a 5-minute walk from Moor Street and 15-minutes from Grand Central and the tram. There is also limited parking on-site which means we’re easy to find regardless of how you travel.

Multi-award winning and fully accredited service

Our venue has achieved “award winning” status, claiming many highs including winning the Excellence in Hospitality & Retail award at this years Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Awards. We are also fully accredited by the HBBA, MIA, Venue of Excellence and COVID secure accreditations including Quality in Tourism’s Safe, Clean & Legal; AIM’s Contagion Secure and Visit Britain’s ‘We’re Good to Go’.

Forward-thinking technology

All of our meeting rooms come with forward-thinking technology, with access to high-speed Wi-Fi and high quality virtual conferencing solutions for those unable to attend. We have AV equipment, from screens and projectors to lights that can be programmed to match your brand giving you a fully immersive meeting experience.

Catering and refreshments

All our event spaces come with contact free catering options that minimise hygiene risks without compromising on the satisfaction of your delegates. Food items are individually wrapped or sealed with options for biodegradable cups and cutlery which will be recycled after use.

All bookings support our charity

Every penny you spend with us supports the Millennium Point Charitable Trust who fund education and local communities. This means you widen your CSR and support the local region just by booking with us. Click below to see the fantastic projects we have funded.

Flexible spaces to suit your needs

We have 7 flexible meeting rooms located across Level 2 and 4 of our multi-award-winning venue. From simple to sophisticated, there is everything you need to make your meeting a success.

Connect Event Suite

Connect is a purpose-built sophisticated event suite located on Level 2 of our venue. Connect consists of four interconnected rooms which can be combined to create a combination of small meeting set-ups from intimate workshopping to formal board meetings. Each room in Connect is equipped with ready-to-use AV including HD screens, projection facilities, high-speed wi-fi and temperature and light controls. Connect also includes four hot drinks machines which can be included in your package.

Engine, Inter-City and Junction

Our next offering is our triple event suite on level 4. Engine is the largest of the three rooms, with ample space to conduct your meeting. Inter-city is the medium-sized meeting space, suitable for board room meetings and Junction is the smallest for more intimate meetings or workshopping.

Each room comes with different facilities and equipment to suit your meeting needs. All spaces come with high-speed wi-fi and Engine is equipped with ready-to-use projection facilities. Inter-city and Junction are both equipped with large HD Screens ideal for the team conducting presentations.

Find more interesting content from Millennium Point over at our news section, or follow us for daily updates on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn with @MillenniumPoint.

Millennium Point is a landmark public building and multi-award-winning events venue in the Eastside of Birmingham City centre. Profits from our commercial activity are invested by the Millennium Point Charitable Trust into projects, events and initiatives which support the growth of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and education in the West Midlands.