In conversation with DIB boss Frank McKenna, Sir Howard Bernstein shared his thoughts on the future of cities in a post-COVID19 world, the prospects for the high street, the future of devolution in England’s regions and much more.

Lancashire County Council cabinet member for Economic Development, Planning & the Environment, Cllr. Michael Green joined Downtown boss Frank McKenna in the Downtown Den on Tuesday 19th May to discuss the future of the county's business community post the COVID-19 crisis.

Professor Paul Cadman, Chair of Downtown Birmingham chats to Dr Ben Sinclair in the Downtown Den.

Born and brought up in the Lozells neighbourhood in Birmingham, the area he represents, Councillor Waseem Zaffar OBE is the Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment at Birmingham City Council and joined Kevin Johnson from Urban Communications in the #DowntownDen.

One of Great Britain’s leading female athletes, Goldie Sayers, joined DIB boss Frank McKenna in the #DowntownDen.

A three-time Olympian, British record holder and 11- time UK Champion, Goldie dominated her event and is one of athletics’ most popular ambassadors.

In the business world, Goldie has become a successful property entrepreneur, heading London-based Athlete Property Investment Ltd.

The latest guest in the #DowntownDen is 'Business Coach Extraordinaire', Michael Finnigan.

Michael joined Downtown CEO, Frank Mckenna to share some interesting anecdotes from his career.

DIB boss Frank McKenna talks to one of the founders of the Forgotten Ltd campaign Gina Broadhurst.

Downtown London Chair, Simon Danczuk spoke to four leading business personalities to discuss Professional Services and how the sector has been impacted by COVID-19.

Joining Simon in this discussion was:

Simon Danczuk, the Chair of Downtown London discusses all things social media with Katy Howell from Immediate Future.

Katy joined us in the #DowntownDen to discuss why now more than ever it is important to have a proper social media strategy to help you grow your business.

Downtown CEO Frank McKenna, caught up with Chris Bolland the Managing Partner of leading Architecture firm Brock Carmichael.

They discuss a variety of topics including how Brock Carmichael has adapted to the COVID-19 crisis and the new partnership between Brock Carmichael and DIB.

Also on the agenda was MIPIM, Birmingham, Liverpool, the economy and the future post-COVID lockdown.