BPEx 2024 Programme
The UK’s leading trade association conference is back! Join 250+ people from across the sector on 5th September 2024.
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Conference Zones
There are four zones across the conference offering association professionals different types of content and focuses:
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Meet leading suppliers to the sector, network with fellow association professionals and grab a coffee or something to eat.
| Main stage |
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The main plenaries happen here – big picture sessions on the economy, skills and the role associations can play in policy.
| Membership Zone |
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Learn how associations can embrace transformational and change leadership methods to innovate and thrive
| Association Transformation Zone |
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Learn from expert speakers about how to approach key professional skills
The Programme
09:00 - 09:30
| Exhibiton area |
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Exhibition opens, Arrivals, Teas & Coffees
09:30 - 09:35
| Main stage |
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Welcome and introduction
Julia Garvey
Vice-Chair of the Trade Association Forum
09:35 - 09:50
| Main stage |
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Opening Keynote
Carl Creswell
Director, Post Office Policy and Business Engagement, Department for Business and Trade
09:50 - 10:35
| Main stage |
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Panel Discussion: Unlocking barriers to growth - Challenges and Opportunities for the UK
To start the day, this session will provide an overview of the challenges facing barriers to growth in the UK, providing associations with a way to contextualise the issues being faced in their sectors.
Speakers:
Emily Wallace
CEO,
Trade Association Forum (Chair)
Kalada Bruce-Jaja
Deputy Director, EU & Market Access,
Department for Business and Trade
Martin McTague
National Chair,
Federation of Small Businesses
Mohammad Jamei
Director of Economic Policy,
Confederation of British Industries
| Association Transformation Zone |
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Meet the expert
Lizzy Eaton
Director,
Oddity Events and Marketing
Richard Lambert
Senior Consultant,
Pragmatix Advisory
Caroline Gordon
Founder,
Mix Partners
Lisa Collins
Founder,
Dovetail Creative
10:45 - 11:00
| Exhibiton area |
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Coffees & Networking
11:05 - 11:50
| Main stage |
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Delivering the new Industrial strategy and Unlocking regional growth
Sam Long
CEO,
Decom Mission (Chair)
Greg Falconer
Deputy Director for Business Intelligence and Strategy,
Department for Business and Trade
Verity Davidge
Director of Policy,
Make UK
Thomas Pope
Deputy Chief Economist,
Institute for Government
| Membership Zone |
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Key trends in member retention and recruitment in 2024 - rethinking your strategy for 2025 and beyond
Lisa Collins
Founder,
Dovetail Creative (Chair)
Marco Calabrese
Co-founder and CEO,
Senis AI
Raisa McNab
CEO,
Association of Translation Companies
Andy Burden
Co-Founder,
Substribe
| Association Transformation Zone |
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Harnessing Digital Content to Broaden Reach and Increase Retention Within Member Organisations: A masterclass by Cantarus
Lee Adams
CEO,
Cantarus
12:00 - 12:45
| Main Stage |
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How can associations address the skills gap?
Emily Wallace
CEO,
Trade Association Forum (Chair)
Daniel Goddard
Co-Founder,
Membership Bespoke
Kate Shoesmith
Deputy CEO,
Recruitment & Employment Confederation
Tim Chewter
Director of Business Development,
Strategic Development Network
Margaret Fitzsimons
CEO,
Electrical Distributors Association
| Membership Zone |
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Running successful events in an age of rising costs and no shows
Harry Shackleton
Commercial Director,
Trade Association Forum (Chair)
Lizzy Eaton
Director,
Oddity Events and Marketing
Katherine Stevens
Head of Events,
Association of British Insurers
Emma Banymandhub
Events and Marketing Director,
The Payments Association
| Association Transformation Zone |
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Vuelio Masterclass
Katherine Feltwell
Head of Account Management,
Vuelio
12:45 - 13:45
| Exhibiton area |
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Lunch
13:45 - 14:25
| Main stage |
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Technological revolution - how AI is changing the association landscape
Richard Lambert (Chair)
Senior Consultant,
Pragmatix Advisory
Tom Newton
CEO,
Nucleus Learning
Eleonor Duhs
Head of Data and Privacy,
Bates Wells
Raisa McNab
CEO,
Association of Translation Companies
| Membership Zone |
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Communicating with the the next Generation - how can associations engage with Gen Z?
Ben Massey
CEO,
National Association of Jewellers (Chair)
Caroline Gordon
Founder,
Mix Partners UK
Lee Adams
CEO,
Cantarus
Amy White
Marketing Manager,
British Coatings Federation
Scott Guthrie
Director General,
Influencer Marketing Trade Body
| Association Transformation Zone |
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Leveraging Data Analytics to Enhance Member Engagement and Retention: A masterclass by AEVUS
Craig Moss
CEO,
AEVUS
Richard Jackson
Data Scientist and Lead Developer,
AEVUS
14:35 - 15:15
| Main Stage |
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Leading your sector's journey to net zero
Alison Heppenstall
CEO,
Climate Action For Associations (Chair)
Jennifer Beckwith
Senior Manager, Net Zero,
CBI
Ian O'Donnell
Deputy Chair of UK Policy
FSB
Shana Gallagher
Net Zero Engagement Manager
British Standards Institution
Yselkla Farmer
CEO
BEAMA
Thomas Marks
General Manager
Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT)
| Membership Zone |
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Harnessing data - leveraging your data to create new products
Yashraj Jain
Director,
The Research Concierge
Helen Oldfield
Marketing and Membership Director,
Market Research Society
Nathan Coyne
Managing Director,
Polimapper
Rachel Aldighieri
Managing Director,
Data and Marketing Association
| Association Transformation Zone |
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Recruitment best practice masterclass: The ultimate guide for Trade Associations
Dennis Howes
Co-Founder,
Membership Bespoke
Anna Christofis
Director of Temporary Recruitment,
Membership Bespoke
Daniel Goddard
Co-Founder,
Membership Bespoke
15:15 - 15:25
| Exhibiton area |
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Tea and Coffee
15:25 - 16:25
| Association Transformation Zone |
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How can associations embrace transformational and change leadership methods to innovate and thrive
Tim Doggett
CEO,
Chemical Business Association (Chair)
Clare Bottle
CEO,
UK Warehousing Association
Nicole Paley
Deputy CEO,
UK Pet Food
Andrew Chamberlain
Chief Development Officer,
Elevated
15:25 - 16:25
| Main Stage |
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Panel Discussion: How associations can engage with and influence the new government
Tom Reynolds
CEO,
Bathroom Manufacturers Association (Chair)
Kelly Scott
VP Account Management,
Vuelio
Alastair McCapra
CEO,
CIPR
16:30 - 17:25
| Exhibiton area |
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Drinks reception
17:30
Conference Ends
Our sponsors
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Why attend
BPEx is the leading conference for UK trade associations
Hear from experts
Our programmes features leading figures from the worlds of politics, business and trade associations
Learning & Development
Attend masterclasses on key themes and learn from best-in-class & award-winning associations
Develop your network
Build your professional network amongst other trade associations, government officials and thoughts leaders
Meet leading suppliers
Our exhibition features leading suppliers to UK associations, find out about the latest tech & what other associations are doing to drive performance
Hear why others attend
“The Best Practice Exchange is a must-attend event in the trade association calendar, a chance to meet with hundreds of people from across the sector and learn about the latest trends in the association best practice.”
"I always look forward to attending TAF’s Best Practice Exchange, to find out how my colleagues in other trade associations are dealing with the same challenges that I face – It’s a great environment to meet new contacts, share my experiences and ideas, listen to and learn from the huge variety of amazing associations working in so many sectors; BPEX is focused only on trade associations, so I learn something useful from every person I chat to!"
"As trade association professionals we need a network around us to share experiences and to learn from others how they have overcome similar, if not the very same, challenges. TAF’s Best Practice Exchange delivers a professional forum where I can foster relationships that continue to support me each and every day."
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See our 2024 speakers
We have an incredible range of speakers including trade association leaders, experts and more!