Member Engagement
BIFA National Conference : What to expect Last month’s BIFAlink detailed the ticket options available for the BIFA National Conference taking place in September this year. In this issue we bring you information on the agenda and programme for this two-day event under the title Navigating a Shifting World
Central location F or this year’s BIFA National Conference we have chosen to return to The Slate lakeside conference centre at Warwick University, with its central location and great transport links from all corners of the UK. The venue itself is self-contained offering exclusive use to BIFA delegates for the duration of the event. Car parking and accommodation is provided in the adjacent Radcliffe and Scarman blocks with en-suite bedrooms, bar and coffee lounge, and self-service breakfast buffet. Event programme Steve Parker, BIFA director general, will open the conference on day one with an insight into what delegates can expect from the line up of speakers centred on the theme Navigating a Shifting World. Throughout the event the major BIFA policy groups will each chair a presentation, panel discussion or Q&A on a topic relevant to their area of interest. Guest speakers and subject matter experts will join BIFA personnel on stage to bring you the latest thinking, breaking news and strategic discussions. BIFA is currently seeking a keynote speaker to address the conference, and speakers covering the increasing threats from vehicle crime, fraud and organised crime will be invited. To suggest a topic or speaker for the BIFA National Conference please contact: • Steve Parker – director general – matters relating to political representation; • Pawel Jarza – policy, compliance & external affairs director – matters relating to air, AI and technology and external affairs; • Igor Popovics – policy & compliance advisor, customs – matters relating to customs procedures; • Robert Windsor – senior policy advisor – matters relating to the STC, legal, insurance and maritime; • Jamie McKean – policy & compliance advisor, sustainable logistics – matters relating to environmental issues; • Andy Cooke – external affairs consultant – matters relating to Heathrow redevelopment and AIS; • Denise Hill – member engagement director – matters relating to regional meetings and member events. • Carl Hobbis – member services director – matters
“ In the evening, delegates will enjoy a three- course meal, fundraising raf fl e on behalf of Transaid and after- dinner speech from renowned football manager and ex- player Sir Harry Redknapp
relating to training development and the young forwarder network; • Spencer Stevenson – member support director – matters relating to membership. Gala dinner After a full day of fascinating and thought-provoking discussion, we will end day one with a drinks reception and gala dinner. The venue will be transformed for the evening when delegates will enjoy a three-course meal, fundraising raffle on behalf of Transaid and after-dinner speech from renowned football manager and ex-player Sir Harry Redknapp. Harry Redknapp is an English football manager and former professional player, best known for his long and successful career in the Premier League. As a manager, he led clubs including West Ham United, Portsmouth, Tottenham Hotspur and Queens Park Rangers, earning a reputation for attacking football and strong man- management. His notable achievements include winning the FA Cup with Portsmouth in 2008 and guiding Tottenham to Champions League qualification. Widely regarded as one of English football’s most charismatic figures, he is also a familiar face in football media and popular culture. Away from the football field, Harry was crowned
14 | March 2026
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