Join us at the Premier Markets Conference of the Year for Market Operators offering an opportunity to catch up, learn and network about what is happening in the markets industry

NABMA is delighted to return to Stratford-upon-Avon, a most popular venue with our delegates, for our AGM and Conference 2025. The theme of our Conference is ‘Markets Connecting Communities’.

The NABMA Markets First Campaign 2023/25 set priority areas that included examining the wider impact of markets. Our research and performance network reinforced the importance of the community aspect of markets, and we are encouraged that this is being recognised by government.

Firstly, the importance of markets connecting communities has been endorsed by the House of Lords last year in their Report ‘High Streets: Life beyond retail?’ It concludes that markets can boost footfall on high streets and contribute to the unique character of towns and small cities across the country. In addition, they not only contribute to local economies but can also act as catalysts for the high street brands of tomorrow.

Secondly, the fact that markets can play a lead role in connecting communities can be advocated as opportunities within the government publication of its prospectus, Plan for Neighbourhoods 2025 with many aspirations that markets can help meet embracing busy high streets and local amenities.

Our Conference will set out to explore how markets connect with communities that then relate to national policies, strategies, performance and investment, and as drivers of change.

Can you afford not to be part of the discussion at Stratford upon Avon as market professionals come together to learn, network, share experiences and look to the future of the industry that we are all proud to represent.

The 2025 conference returns to the Crowne Plaza in Stratford-Upon-Avon.

• Full Conference – AGM and Conference, lunches, receptions, welcome buffet and Gala Awards Dinner (£350 + VAT = £420)
• Tuesday Conference only plus lunch (£150 + VAT = £180)
• Wednesday Conference only plus lunch (£100 + VAT = £120)
• Gala Dinner Ticket (£75 + VAT = £90)