Bira Conference 2024 | One Great George Street, London
16th October | 1 minute
The Bira Conference featured an inspiring line-up of speakers and valuable insights from our intendent retail experts.
The conference featured an impressive line-up of speakers, including renowned British designer Wayne Hemingway MBE, who offered valuable insights on sustainable retail practices and place development. Jonathan Sunburk from Google discussed how AI can help smaller retailers compete more effectively, while Victoria Robertshaw, owner of Green Street, shared practical strategies for integrating sustainability into retail operations.
We were also pleased to welcome MP Gareth Thomas, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Services, Small Businesses, and Exports at the Department for Business and Trade. He actively engaged with the audience, providing insights and answering questions from attendees.
Watch our 60-second clip to get a flavour of the day in case you missed it. If you were there on the day, we hope you enjoyed the event as much as we did! We look forward to seeing you all at future conferences.
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