bira Conference & Awards 2018

All entrepreneurs need a break from their work to sharpen their skills. Choose from 12+ interactive workshops and keynote speeches, hear different stories and drop in on a variety of talks provided by experts speakers in the industry.

Explore the most current retailing trends, changing consumer behaviour, and learn how to broaden your businesses digital mix, through engaging breakout sessions provided by the leading experts, who have put these tangible tips to practice.

Help your business to stay ahead of the curb with the unmissable advice from knowledgeable speakers.

You’re entrepreneurial. We understand that you’ve worked hard to build your business into what it is today and you’re proud of it. Now it’s time to shine.

The bira awards recognise and reward the very best in our industry, showcasing the talent, hard work, innovation and achievements of bira members. Click on the name of each of the awards below to view the full description.

Submissions for the awards are now closed but please keep your eyes peeled for the shortlist announcement. Thank you to all those who submitted their nominations.

Personalise your event agenda to suit your business with three interactive and stimulating stages: Challenge, Grow and Innovate at the bira conference.

Click on the bira conference and awards programmes to download and view the order of the day.

bira direct supplier morning – May 10th 2018

Where: Jurys Inn Hinkley Island Hotel | When: 9.30 – 10.30am  | Cost: Free

This is a must attend for all suppliers who are serious about growing their bira direct business with independents. Offering key insight into how to engage with busy independent retailers, the supplier meeting will navigate you through how to advance your omnichannel marketing tactics and incorporate new opportunities within your business in 2018.
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Booking your hotel stay

To book your hotel stay for the bira Conference and Awards, please contact Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel and quote the following code BIRAAL090518 to receive your guaranteed preferential rate.

Accommodation is not included in the ticket price. To avoid disappointment please book before 20^th April.

Telephone: 0870 4100 800
Email: Hinckleyislandgroups@jurysinns.com

Night delegates can book for: 9^th and/or 10^th May 2018
Rate: £85.00 Single occupancy bed and breakfast, per night
Rate: £95.00 Double occupancy

Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 8am to 7pm
Saturday: 9am to 5.30pm
Calls cost 1p per minute from UK landlines and 6p per minute from mobile phones.

Getting to Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel and Conference Venue couldn’t be easier with 600 complimentary parking spaces, a helipad and close to both Hinckley and Nuneaton train stations.

 Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel and Conference Venue is a 20 minute drive from Coventry, a 25 minute drive from Leicester and a 30 minute drive from Birmingham city centre. Hinckley train station is a short 9 minute drive to the hotel. The nearest airports are Birmingham airport, which is a 35 minute drive, and East Midlands International Airport, a 40 minute drive. Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel and Conference Venue is just 57 minutes from London Euston via Nuneaton station.

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bira Conference & Awards 2018 offers you the opportunity to showcase your products and services to over 200+ independent retailers.

As an awards sponsor and bira Partner, you will gain huge brand exposure through a wide range of print and digital mediums on the lead up to the bira Conference and Awards 2018 and the night itself. For more information, please contact the events team by calling 0121 446 3707 or email events@bira.co.uk

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