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
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Exhibition opens, Arrivals, Coffees & Networking
10:00 - 10:10
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Welcome and introduction to the Minister
Gaynor Pates, Chair of the Trade Association Forum
10:00 - 10:45
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Ministerial Keynote and Q&A
Kevin Hollinrake MP (Invited), Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade).
10:45 - 11:25
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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
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Coffees & Networking
11:45 - 12:25
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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
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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
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14:45 - 15:15
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15:20 - 16:00
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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
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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
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Conference close and reflections
Board member – Trade Association Forum
17:00 - 18:00
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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
“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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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
National Chair, Federation of Small Businesses
Emily Wallace
Interim CEO, Trade Association Forum
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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