Conference Agenda 

Taking place in the Winterlake Suite at the Crowne Plaza, Marlow, attendees are invited to join the networking breakfast from 9:00, for great conversations to kick start the day. The Conference opens at 10:00 for a morning of inspiring speakers, workshop, Q&A sessions before breaking for lunch. The afternoon session boasts a packed agenda with speakers and panels before the Conference concludes at 4:30pm.

Please note timings and speakers are subject to change.

09:00 - 10:00 Member Networking Breakfast 
10:00 Conference opening address
with BPMA CEO Phil Goodman
10:15 Planet Mark
Sustainable Progress: Where are we on the journey to net zero?
10:40 Elle Chartres, UK Director, Ad Net Zero
Sustainable goals: Where advertising is aiming and what the marketing and advertising industry expects from the promotional merchandise sector
10:55 Workshop: Stop, Think, Action Expert Advice/Sleeping Lion
Sharing insights and proactive steps your business needs to take now.
12:25 Jodie Newman, The Business Allotment
Sowing the seeds: Marketing for the promotional merchandise industry with helpful marketing advice for every member. 
13:00  Lunch in The Glaze Restaurant
14:00 Interview with Mike Lander, Piscari
A procurement perspective on buying in this market
14:30 Henry Smith, Sentium Consulting
The role and opportunities for AI in promotional merchandise
15:00 StepForward Pledge: Celebrating industry progress
Melissa Chevin and Phil Goodman
15:30 Member Panel
16:00 Comments from the floor
16:30 Conference wrap up and close

  

 

 

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