“Be encouraged, be enthused, be inspired...”
BMF Young Merchants Forum plays a key role in engaging a vital demographic within the Builders Merchants Federation and contributes to the Federation’s key strategic aims of youth recruitment and succession planning.
In the 1990s, the first incarnation of the BMF Young Merchants group proved an invaluable introduction to the merchant industry. Many of the original members are now senior directors having used the opportunities presented to develop their knowledge and industry standing. Today the BMF Young Merchant Forum comprises almost 80 young managers, aged 21-40, in BMF member companies. These individuals represent their businesses as future leaders within the construction supply chain.
Sharing knowledge, promoting understanding, developing relationships
If you would like to see what the Young Merchants is all about then this year's Conference is the perfect opportunity to do. Sign-up below.
Venue: Concourse Suite, NEC, Birmingham
Opened by HM The Queen officially in 1976, the NEC has grown significantly in size and reputation to become the UK's number one venue of choice for organisers, exhibitors and visitors. With over six million guests and 500 events every year the Concourse Suite is a popular Conference destination.
Located in the midlands at the centre of UK's motorway network it can be reached from all motorways and major routes including the M42, M40 and M6.
Being held on the final day of UK Construction Week will allow delegates to visit the exhibition and Grand Designs Live free of charge.
Some of the Speakers...
George Clarke - Keynote Speaker
Architect and television presenter will be the Keynote Speaker for the event. Whether he is designing a new home, restoring or converting historic buildings or transforming existing houses on television, he recognizes and values the process that enables people to unlock the beauty of where they live. His TV shows have featured everything from brave restorations to new builds on a budget, prefabricated or built from scratch, recycled, vintage or new. If their success has one thing in common it is the value of the team, sharing skills and knowledge.
Steve Backley OBE - Two Time Olympic Silver Medalist in the Javelin
Click on the picture of Steve above to see his preview video welcome message!
Sheri Hughes: UK Diversity & Inclusion Director, PageGroup
From the worldwide leader in specialist recruitment, Sheri will share her views on the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace as an aspect of good people management. With the aim of increasing diversity within the workforce and a culture of inclusion, Sheri will impart useful knowledge in engaging your workforce to share your mission and have a true sense of belonging.
John Cremer: Reading People - Decoding Human Beings
*There are a small number of rooms reserved for the night before. These will be at the same rate as above and are first come first served*
Additional Information
Car Parking
Car Parking is limited at the hotel and therefore it is advisable to book in advance. Pre-booking your space in the hotel car park costs £15 per car per night. Additional car parking is available at the NEC which incurs costs.
Departure time
All rooms are to be vacated by 11am on the day of departure.
Code
Guests can call 0121 273 1000 and book a room through our Reservations department by quoting the code “BMF111018”
Sponsorship Opportunities
Knauf Insulation will kindly sponsor the welcome drinks.
ACO is sponsoring the lanyards.
There are other exciting sponsorship opportunities available. If you would like get involved please see the sponsorship package
HERE
The full cost of attendance at this event is £125 + VAT. The price below is inclusive of VAT.