[1] The University of Birmingham Financial Forum is a day long conference structured around 45 minute keynote presentations and hour-long panel-based discussions.

At the conclusion of the event there is a networking session between the speakers, sponsors and delegates so that like-minded people may meet.

As with previous years, the 2014 Financial Forum was held in the University of Birmingham's prestigious Great Hall, located right at the heart of campus, a venue which played host to the 3rd Prime Ministerial debate of the 2010 general election.

Over 270 students were attracted to the conference to listen to a range of speakers discuss topics surrounding the central theme of "A Changing World".

The theme was chosen to provide students with an opportunity to broaden their ideas and common perceptions about Britain’s economy.