Venue and transportation
Welcome to Birmingham!
Located in central England, Birmingham’s rich local heritage combined with its energetic, innovative spirit has much to offer visitors. Birmingham is home to world-class cultural attractions such as Cadbury World and the Black Country Living Museum, exciting sport activities, a lively independent food scene, and historical canals (said to be more than Venice!). With so much to discover, Birmingham is yours to explore.
For more information on the city, visit www.visitbirmingham.com
Venue
BSIR 2026 will be held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Birmingham.
ICC Birmingham is easily accessible by various modes of transport. Its prime location places you just moments from shops, restaurants, hotels, and cultural attractions.
International Convention Centre (ICC) Birmingham
8 Centenary Square
Birmingham, B1 2EA
https://www.theicc.co.uk/
Transportation
Getting to Birmingham is easy, and once you arrive you will find it simple to get around the city.
Birmingham is:
- Less than two hours from London
- Connected by the UK motorway network
- 10 minutes from the Birmingham Airport by train
Getting Around Birmingham
By foot
Birmingham’s layout is pedestrian-friendly and relatively flat, with well-maintained pavements and pedestrian zones.
By public transit
Birmingham is well-connected via public transport. Within the city, you have the option to travel by bus and and the West Midland Metro tram network.
From the Birmingham airport, you can take a free Air-Rail monorail to the Birmingham International train station, where trains travel to the city centre in approximately 10 minutes.
Alternatively, you can jump aboard a local bus which will take you into the heart of Birmingham. Average journey times are 30 minutes from the Airport to the city centre.
By taxi
There are plenty of taxis available in the city. Uber is also available in Birmingham.