Conservative Party Conference Birmingham 2022: When is the Tory party meeting? What is on the agenda?

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The Conservative Party Conference takes place in Birmingham at the start of October following what has been a turbulent few months for the party.

Boris Johnson resigned from his post and has since ben replaced with Liz Truss, the third female leader in the history of the party.

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The new regime of the party will be looking to move forward into a new era, and the next big party wide meet will be the 2022 Conference which this year is being held in Birmingham.

Here’s what you need to know about the conference, including when it takes place, where in Birmingham it is being held, and whether or not Boris Johnson will attend.

Liz Truss after it was announced she is the new Conservative party leader. PIC: Stefan Rousseau/PA WireLiz Truss after it was announced she is the new Conservative party leader. PIC: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire
Liz Truss after it was announced she is the new Conservative party leader. PIC: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

When is the Conservative Party Conference 2022?

The 2022 Party Conference will take place in the autumn of this year, with the dates of 2 to 5 October announced.

Tents being set up ahead of the Conservative Party Conference in BirminghamTents being set up ahead of the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham
Tents being set up ahead of the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham

Where will the Conference be held?

All four days of the conference will take place at the International Convention Centre (ICC) located in Centenary Square, Birmingham.

What is planned for the conference?

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A political party conference is an opportunity for party members, business leaders and public affairs professionals to gather to listen to the latest goings on within the party and meet with each other.

Amongst events planned for the CPC22 are policy debates, a chance to listen to speakers, receive political training, and meet with senior Conservative MP’s.

A Conference Gala Drinks Reception - the first of its kind - will also be held in the Birmingham Symphony Hall.

Is there an agenda for the conference?

The Conservative Party has released the main agenda for the conference, and it includes the great skills debate, a welcome for new young conservatives, and a small buiness programme.

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There will also be tributes to Queen Elizabeth II who died on Thursday 8 September, just two days after she met Liz Truss to formally invite her to form a new government on Tuesday 6 September.

The Conservative Party’s Business Day will also return on Monday 3 October. On this day, attendees will hear from the Conservative Party’s core team and have an opportunity to put their questions directly to key decision makers in the Party, as well as network with other business leaders.

The Main Stage and Fringe programmes are now available to view on the Conservative Party website.

Who can attend the conference?

The conference is open to Conservative Party members, business leaders and public affairs professionals.

Registration to the conference is open now

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A party spokesperson said: For any Fringe booking queries or any other queries on commercial opportunities, please contact [email protected].

“For any Registration queries please contact [email protected].

“The Hyatt Regency Hotel Birmingham within the secure site is now fully booked, however you can find alternative accommodation available in Birmingham on this page.”

Who will lead the party into the 2022 Conference?

The new Prime Minister and Leader of The Conservative Party Liz Truss will lead her party into the 2022 Conference, and will most likley make a speech to Conservative Party members and MPs at some point during the meet.

Will Boris Johnson attend?

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Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson could attend the conference as a Conservative Party member and Member of Parliament.

He would possibly, understandably, receive a lot of attention on this visit to Birmingham for the events of his time in office and the weeks which led to his resignation.

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