LIVE: We're speaking to William Shatner at the world's biggest Star Trek convention

The world's largest Star Trek convention has come to Birmingham this week, celebrating 50 years since the original show launched.

Business Insider will be covering the event on Facebook Live at 1:05 p.m. BST, including an interview with Captain Kirk actor William Shatner. We'll post the link here when it's up.

Trekkies from across the globe have gathered at the National Exhibition Centre to welcome some of the show's most beloved stars.

Stay tuned as we tour various interactive exhibits and speak with other special guests.