Discussions will be led by the following locally-living people (this copy/pasted from the email I received):

Sally Luton was – until she recently retired – a senior manager at Arts Council England. Sally has experience of supporting artists and creative industries during both good and challenging times.

Stephanie Dale is a locally based writer for stage and radio, a tutor on the MPHIL in Playwrighting at Birmingham and a visiting lecturer at Birmingham City, BSA, lecturing in Writing and Devising.

David Clarke is one of the country’s leading experts on the development of the cultural and heritage sector and the creative industries.

The event will be Chaired by Andy Howell who has an established background in both arts policy development and practice in Birmingham and beyond.

Places are free, but email events@compasswestmids.org.uk to reserve your place.

Anyone got any pre-emptive thoughts on this?