Around 200 delegates joined the Annual NABMA Conference, which was held in Statford upon Avon in September 2019.
NABMA Conference – 2019 Programme Announced
In the NABMA Centenary year we make a welcome return to Stratford-upon-Avon, a medieval market town in the West Midlands and the 16th Century birth place of William Shakespeare. This is a very special Conference for NABMA and we want it to be the biggest and best celebration for markets in 2019.
We are now pleased to announce the exciting and busy programme for the conference:
Sunday 22nd September
NABMA AGM
Welcome Reception
1919 Celebration Event
In addition there will be an afternoon visit to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre for delegates
Monday 23rd September
Welcome by NABMA President and reflection on NABMA Centenary
Keynote Speaker – Jan Lloyd, former Chief Executive of New Covent Garden Market – My Life in Markets
Doncaster Markets – A new partnership in markets management
The Rose Project – Markets with a conscience
Markets of the Future – What are the prospects for Markets? What are the role of Markets in Town Centres? The Institute of Place Management building on the work from our Regional Meetings
The Social Dimension of Markets – Interim results from the Leeds University Research
Young Traders Markets – NMTF
Making Markets Green – Best practice from Markets on making Markets environmentally friendly
Workshops: Go Trade (Research by University of Greenwich), Benchmarking of Markets, Embracing Technology
Presentation of Diplomas in Market Administration
NABMA Centenary Dinner and Presentation of Market Awards
Jersey Boys Tribute Band
Tuesday 24th September
Keynote Speaker – Professor Sophie Watson – Open University
Markets Facing Challenges – (Two markets yet to be confirmed tackling issues affecting their future viability)
Meet Your New CX – David Preston leads an open conference session to discuss NABMA’s future.
Local Authority Tenders – ROI examine whether local authorities tendering their markets get the right results.
The London Scene – Helen Evans Co-Chair of The London Markets Board
Street Trading – NABMA Market Place reports in recent research on street trading legislation.
World Markets Conference opens in London
Today saw the opening of the World Markets Conference in London with almost 300 delegates from around 35 countries in the spectacular setting of Southwark Cathedral.
The next three days feature lots of workshops and speakers. A great opportunity to showcase all the good things about London Markets.
A welcome from the Deputy Mayor Jules Pipe: “It’s Fantastic to welcome 300 delegates from around the world to London to explore the impact and importance of markets – a vibrant and historic part of our city.”
Follow the conversation on Twitter with the hashtag #PublicMarkets19
Everyone Can Benefit From NABMA Conference
It was great to welcome a wide cross-section of speakers to our Conference this month.
We heard about the successes and challenges faced by various markets including Norwich, Fleetwood, Hull and Salisbury.
NABMA Annual Conference Success
The recent NABMA Conference held in Stratford upon Avon has attracted five star ratings from delegates.
NABMA’s Annual Conference – Welcome, News & Images
The 2018 NABMA Annual Conference and AGM is in full swing in Stratford upon Avon. This year sees a record number of delegates attending showing a high level of confidence in the future of our country’s markets.
NABMA have now released the full Conference Brochure
As the NABMA Annual Conference gets closer NABMA have now released the full Conference Brochure highlighting the programme and other activities. With a record attendance already assured this promises to be a great event. The last few day delegate places are still available.
Don’t miss your place at our event of the year! NABMA Conference
A diverse and fascinating line up of presentations and workshops is planned for this year’s annual conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Stratford Upon Avon as we look at the importance of markets in shaping places as tourism destinations and as assets to local communities.
ATCM Violence and Vulnerability Conference
The ATCM’s Place Management Conference on 17th April 2018 focused on violence and vulnerability in towns and city centres. NABMA’s Peter Turvey attended on behalf of the organisation and provided these notes from the presentations.
NABMA’s annual one day conference – Markets Through Partnership
President Chris Rosling-Josephs welcomed 160 delegates from across the UK who were gathered at the Council House, Birmingham for NABMA’s annual one day conference on Thursday 25 January 2018.