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Venue: The Vox Conference Centre

The Smart Buildings and Sustainability Leaders’ Forum is excited to be relocating to The Vox at Resorts World, Birmingham. This iconic venue features state-of-the-art conference facilities and an impressive exhibition foyer, offering panoramic views over the surrounding area. is located in the heart of the country, within walking distance of the NEC train station, and just minutes from Birmingham Airport.


This fantastic venue offers huge scope to enrich this year’s event, which will feature parallel sessions and interactive workshops for the first time. We were also highly impressed by the Vox’s commitment to sustainability.

Why The Vox?

Commitment to Sustainability

Zero Waste to Landfill

A commitment to diverting all waste generated on-site away from landfill, through recycling, composting, and other innovative waste management solutions.

Sustainable Catering

A focus on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, with a preference for suppliers who share the venue's commitment to sustainability. The venue also offers options for reducing food waste, such as donating leftover food to local charities.

Energy Efficiency

The use of energy-efficient lighting, heating, and cooling systems, as well as other energy-saving measures, to reduce the venue's carbon footprint.

Biodiversity and Green Space

A focus on maintaining and enhancing the surrounding green space, with measures such as wildlife-friendly planting, bee-friendly initiatives, and the creation of green roofs and living walls.

Sustainable Procurement

A commitment to procuring goods and services from suppliers who share the venue's values around sustainability and ethical sourcing.

Water Conservation

Measures such as low-flow toilets, urinals, and taps, as well as rainwater harvesting systems, to minimize water usage and reduce the venue's impact on local water resources.

How to Get Here

The Vox is located within Resorts World, which is adjacent to Birmingham International train station and only 70 minutes by train from London or 10 minutes by train from Birmingham New Street station.

Resorts World is less than a ten-minute walk from Birmingham International train station. Just follow the Resorts World signs on arrival.

Contact us if you need information about access for visitors with disabilities

Situated just 8 miles from Birmingham City Centre and at the heart of the UK motorway network, The Vox is perfectly located for access by car.

The Vox is located within Resorts World next to Birmingham’s NEC, which is clearly signposted from all motorways and major routes, including the M42, M40 & M6.

The Vox has its own dedicated car park and offers free parking for SBS delegates. The Vox car park is signposted clearly on your approach to Resorts World.

SATNAV address: Resorts World, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1PU.

The Vox is located at Resorts World and is just a short distance from Birmingham International Airport. If travelling by air to Birmingham Airport, jump on the free and fast Air-Rail Link to Birmingham International train station.

The Air-Rail Link runs every 2 minutes and takes just 90 seconds to reach Birmingham International train station.

When you arrive, follow the signs to Resorts World and you’ll reach the Vox within a matter of minutes on foot.

Find The Vox in Resorts World

We’re excited to have you join us, and we want to make sure you have a smooth journey to the venue. Therefore, below is some information you will need to help you find the Vox , whether you’re coming by car, public transport, or on foot. We understand that finding your way to a new location can be stressful, so we’ve put together some clear directions and helpful tips to make your trip as easy as possible:

Where to Stay

Genting Hotel

Hilton Birmingham Metropole

Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC

Arden Hotel and Leisure Club

Plan Your Visit

The Vox is surrounded by a number of high-quality hotels that are perfect for event attendees. Here is a selection of hotels located near the venue.

SBS are not responsible for booking any accommodation for our delegates. Attendees can use the links provided on our website to book their accommodation, but we encourage attendees to carefully review the booking information, policies, and rates of each option before making a reservation.

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