BPEx 2023 Programme

The UK’s leading trade association conference is back! Join 250+ people from across the sector on 22nd June 2023.

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The Programme

09:30 - 10:00

Exhibiton area

Exhibition opens, Arrivals, Coffees & Networking

10:00 - 10:10

Main stage

Welcome and introduction to the Minister

Gaynor Pates, Chair of the Trade Association Forum

10:00 - 10:45

Main stage

Ministerial Keynote and Q&A

Kevin Hollinrake MP (Invited), Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade).

10:45 - 11:25

Main theatre

Economy Panel discussion: Building confidence in the UK Economy

To start the day, this session will provide an overview of the challenges facing the UK Economy, providing associations with a way to contextualise the issues being faced in their sectors.

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11:25 - 11:40

Exhibiton area

Coffees & Networking

11:45 - 12:25

Main Stage Best Practice Zone Masterclasses
Small Business Panel Discussion: supporting SME’s to grow

Small businesses make up three fifths of the employment and around half of turnover in the UK private sector, and ensuring they are well represented and supported to grow is key to delivering UK economic growth.
Best practice in recruitment in 2023

How has recruitment changed over the last year, what is happening in the UK labour market. How is this impacting on the association recruitment market. What should associations be doing to support their sectors and how can we recruit the workforce the sector needs for the future.
Data masterclass

Managing your data well is essential to building a successful association. What are the key elements of excellent data management. How can you review your data strategy and processes and ensure you are GDPR compliant.

12:30 - 13:15

Main Stage Best Practice Zone Masterclasses
Delivering Regional Growth Panel Discussion

Discussion on Devolution deals and Working with Combined authorities
Best Practice client/consultancy partnerships

What is best practice in working with suppliers and consultants? How can you ensure that you are getting the best outcomes from the relationship.How do you ensure value for your members' money.
Membership Marketing Masterclass

Growing your membership and the density of membership in your sector helps support your association. What are the key marketing principles of B2B marketing for winning new members?

14:15 - 14:45

Main Stage

14:45 - 15:15

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15:20 - 16:00

Main Stage Best Practice Zone Masterclasses
International Trade and Export Panel Discussion

The panel aims to explore the UK’s changing relationship with the world, especially the EU, in the wake of Brexit. How can Associations support their members to grow into new markets. How can Uk Government support Associations?
Revenue Diversification

Building new products for members that deliver a revenue source for your association is a win for members and a win for the Association. Is this right for your association and how can you get started?
Content strategy masterclass

Engaging content is key to engaging members. How we consume information is changing and associations should be building their strategies to adapt to new trends. How do you build a content strategy for your association.

16:15 - 16:55

Main Stage Best Practice Zone Masterclasses
Skills Panel Discussion

The UK Skills and productivity challenge. How can we ensure that we have the skills we need to support businesses. What is the role of trade associations in delivering the skills pipeline? How can we better use the apprenticeship levy?
Consultation responses

Associations spend a lot of time responding to consultations from regulators and policymakers. What do good consultations look like? How are they assessed? Does a submission from an association count for more than an individual business?
Running profitable events

Delivering successful events for your members is a key plank of anAssociations offer. How can you make events work more effectively for your association? What does a profitable event budget look like?

16:55 - 17:00

Main Stage

Conference close and reflections

Board member – Trade Association Forum

17:00 - 18:00

Exhibiton area

Drinks reception

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

See our speakers

Last year we hd an incredible range of speakers, from Government ministers to member of the Shadow Cabinet, trade association leaders and more!

The Venue

30 Euston Square

BPEx 2023 will be held at 30 Euston Square, the home of membership body the Royal College of General Practitioners. The historic Greek Revival building is just a short walk from Euston or St Pancras stations and close to a number of London Underground stations. Find out more about the venue here.

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Martin McTague

Martin McTague

National Chair, Federation of Small Businesses

Emily Wallace

Emily Wallace

Interim CEO, Trade Association Forum

Henry Aldridge

Henry Aldridge

Head of Trade Associations, CBI

Martin McTague

National Chair, Federation of Small Businesses

Emily Wallace

Interim CEO, Trade Association Forum

Henry Aldridge

Head of Trade Associations, CBI

13:30 - 14:00

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