FoundryLIVE 2025
FoundryLIVE returns from 24–26 June 2025 at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham. Across three days there will be a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and cutting-edge technologies. Join us for 1, 2 or all 3 to be part of something truly transformative.
Whether you’re a digital champion, service designer, developer, a student or just curious about how we can work smarter and deliver better outcomes — there’s something here for you.
Who should apply?
- Students and postgraduates looking to gain real-world experience
- Local authority teams from Birmingham and beyond working on service transformation and common problems
- Public Sector and Central government colleagues driving innovation and policy delivery
EXPLORE
What it is: Practical sessions on things like accessibility, user research, automation, and service redesign.
Why it’s useful: You’ll learn tools and techniques that could save time, reduce manual work, or make services easier to use.
BUILD
What it is: Join a team and work on a real problem affecting services. No experience needed — just your knowledge and ideas.
Why it’s useful: You’ll get a chance to shape new ways of working and help fix things that aren’t working well.
INSPIRE
What it is: Talks and case studies from teams across the council and beyond, including keynote speaker Kara Kane from the Cabinet Office.
Why it’s useful: See how others are approaching change, share what’s worked (and what hasn’t), and pick up ideas to take back to your own team.
Where: Alexander Stadium, Walsall Road, Perry Barr B42 2LR
Directions to Alexander Stadium. There’s plenty of free on-site parking (///during.could.sugar) and accessible parking (///stews.dunes.held).
When: Tuesday 24 – Thursday 26 June 2025
Dress Code: Business Casual.
The venue is temperature-controlled, so you can dress comfortably without worrying about the weather indoors.
What to Bring: Meals, snacks, drinks, reusable water bottle, laptops (fully charged on arrival) and chargers, notebook and pen, headphones if it helps you focus in a noisy environment
Check-In Process: When you arrive at the Alexander Stadium you’ll be directed to the second floor where there will be a registration desk for you to visit.
Tuesday 24 June
Day 1
Please arrive at 9:30am, ready for a 10am start. Close at 5:30pm.
Wednesday 25 June
Day 2
If you’re on a BUILD table discuss with your team, otherwise arrive for 10am or 2pm EXPLORE start. Close at 5.30pm.
Thursday 26 June
Day 3
Arrive at 9:00am for a 9:45am start.
Sign up to attend FoundryLIVE 2025
Sign up for EXPLORE sessions
What to expect during a BUILD hack
All about INSPIRE Day – Thurs 26 June
Tell me more about Alexander Stadium
On-site cafe
There’s a cafe on-site that serves light snacks and drinks. Bring your BCC ID card as you get a discount.
If you’re attending on Thursday, there’s an option to pre-order a sandwich bag lunch. Please order by 11am Tuesday.
Local food outlets
Dixy Chicken (8-minute walk) – 261-263 Walsall Rd, Perry Barr, Birmingham B42 1TY
Subway (12-minute walk) – 281 Aldridge Rd, Perry Barr, B42 2EY
Smashed Burg 42 (13-minute walk) – 290b Aldridge Rd, B42 2SP Smashed Burg 42
McDonalds (19-minute walk) – Regina Dr, Perry Barr, Birmingham B42 1BY
Breakfast N Brunch (20-minute walk) – 101 Thornbridge Avenue, Great Barr, B42 2AB Breakfast N Brunch (Great Barr) – Coffee Restaurant and Takeaway in Birmingham
Greggs (20-minute walk) – 97 Thornbridge Ave, Perry Barr, B42 2AB
Notice of Photography and Videography
Please be aware that photography and videography will be taking place during this event. If you prefer not to be shown in any images or videos, kindly inform us upon your arrival, and you will be provided with a yellow lanyard.
The event organising team will make every effort to ensure that you do not appear in any professional photography. If you are featured, we will strive to make sure you are not identifiable. However, due to the size and nature of the event, we cannot guarantee this.
Please note that we cannot control photos or videos taken by other participants, and we cannot ensure that you will not appear in these images. If photography is taking place, feel free to approach a photographer to re-iterate your wishes if you feel that your yellow lanyard may not have been noticed.