Central Regional Meeting - 7th July 2026
*SAVE THE DATE * INVITE ONLY - Please contact Craig Jennings to request a place.
**THIS EVENT IS INVITE ONLY**
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Time
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Agenda Item
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Speaker
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09:00
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Arrivals with Refreshments
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All
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09:20
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Welcome, Introductions,
Competition Act & Agenda
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James Hipkins, BMF Regional Chair
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09:25
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Welcome to JCB
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Darren Brook, JCB, UK Sales Manager
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09:35
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BMF Member Update
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John Newcomb, BMF CEO
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10:00
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CBI, Business Environment Update
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Nikki Paterson, CBI, Regional Director
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10:20
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BMF Policy Update from London & Elsewhere
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Brett Amphlett, Policy & Public Affairs Manager
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10:40
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State of Trade – Round Table Discussion with Q&A
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James Hipkins, BMF Regional Chair
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11:20
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Refreshment Break
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11:40
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HR Update – Update to “Employment Rights Act - June 2026”
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Stefan Mars, Halborns, Head of Legal Team
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12:00
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BMF Business Service - Ontik
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Chris Smith, Ontik, CEO
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12:20
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Building Strength from Within, Mental Health for the Building Materials Sector
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Sam Hanks, Founder & Director, Support Yard
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12:40
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Training – An Introduction to AI in the Building Materials Sector and Co-Pilot
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Kat Dancey, BMF Trainer, Craig Jennings, BMF Regional Manager
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13:00
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Q&A, Meeting Close, Networking Lunch followed by JCB Visitor Centre Tour
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James Hipkins, BMF Regional Chair
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For more information, or to request a place, contact BMF Regional Manager, Craig Jennings at [email protected].
Terms & Conditions
These events are free to BMF members, but please note that if you book a place and fail to cancel your booking a minimum of 2 working days before the event, a cancellation charge of £30+VAT will be charged to cover catering and administration costs.