MAA annual black tie dinner 2024

This event is now fully booked!

 Please email us to be added to a waiting list: info@midlandsaerospace.org.uk

The premier black-tie dinner of 2024 in the Midlands will see members of the aerospace and defence industry gather for an evening in the company of colleagues and partners. With leading companies well represented it is an opportunity not to be missed.

Save the date -    add to your calendar (you still need to book a place below). 

• Renew acquaintances with old friends and enjoy new networking opportunities in a beautiful setting!
• Enjoy a VIP keynote speaker and after-dinner entertainment!
  
• Have you considered hosting some of your customers at this important networking event?

The Grand Hotel Birmingham

The hotel reopened in May 2021 following a spectacular, £45 million restoration and refurbishment. An inspiring mix of old and new, The Grand Hotel Birmingham combines original Victorian architecture with striking modern features. This iconic sleeping beauty is being brought back to life to create a luxury hotel for Birmingham in the 21st century. From the ornate Louis XIV-style Grand Ballroom to the stunning duplex penthouse apartment, The Grand is filled with extraordinary spaces. Original, listed features have been lovingly restored; and the interiors have been reimagined by Robert Angell International, bringing comfort and glamour in equal measure.

Key timings for the evening

18:45: Welcome drinks reception with charity raffle tickets for sale

19:30: Call to dinner 

23:00 - 02:00: Carriages and late hotel bar (card payments only)

Martin Barstow joined the University of Leicester in 1979, becoming Professor of Astrophysics & Space Science (2003), Head of Physics & Astronomy (2005-09), Pro-Vice Chancellor/Head of Science & Engineering (2009-16) and Pro-Vice Chancellor/Director of the Leicester Institute of Space & Earth Observation (2016-19). He researches hot white dwarf stars and the interstellar medium and he has 522 publications with more than 31,000 citations. He has been involved in many space missions, including Voyager, Hubble, James Webb Space Telescope and ESA’s Gaia astrometry mission. He has been a member of the ESA Astronomy Working Group, member of the Science and Technology Facilities Council and President of the Royal Astronomical Society (2014-16). In 2019, he chaired the programme committee of the UK Space Conference. He chaired the Space Telescope Institute Council (2016-2022), was a member of the board of the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (2016-2022) and Chair of the UK Space Agency Science Programme Advisory Committee (2019-2022). He is the originator of the concept of Space Park Leicester, creating an economic space cluster with industry partners, a leader in its development and is Director of Strategic Partnerships for the project. He led the SPRINT SME growth project and is leader of the Midlands Space Cluster development.

Thank you to our dinner partner for the event:

Thank you to our pre-dinner drinks partner:

Welcome drinks reception - opportunity to promote your company - only one opportunity remaining!

Call our Member Services Team to enquire on 024 7643 0250.

This event is also supported and attended by:

Charity raffle (Cash only) 

This year we will be supporting the Aerobility British Flying Charity with a charity raffle on the evening. Aerobility is a UK based, registered charity. Founded in 1993, they change lives by providing anyone, with any disability with access to the magic and wonder of flight. If you would like to donate a raffle prize please email Emma Burgess, MAA Marketing Manager. 

Delegate rates 

All above costs are plus VAT.

If you require an overnight room at the Grand Hotel go to their website here. 

Alternatively, see the other hotels in the area:

Premier Inn Hotel, Waterloo Street 

Travelodge Birmingham Central Newhall Street

Hotel Du Vin

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 Click here to read more about the 2023 dinner event.

This event is now fully booked! Please email us to be added to a waiting list: info@midlandsaerospace.org.uk