Tuesday 31 March - Wednesday 1 April 2026
Oxford Belfry Hotel, OX9 2JW
We’re thrilled to confirm that the BCMPA Conference 2026 will take place on Wednesday 1st April 2026 with a networking dinner on Tuesday 31st March 2026 at the Oxford Belfry.
Following on from the very successful 2024 Conference we are pleased to confirm that we will be holding a 2026 BCMPA Conference, a flagship event for the Association, celebrating the Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics sectors. The Conference will bring together members, partners and industry professionals for insight, networking and inspiration…
This is your chance to:
- Connect with industry professionals
- Discover insights on key sector topics
- Reunite with colleagues and old friends
Hear what members said about our last Conference!
"Great topics – very relevant to the challenges in the industry today. Really insightful and thought-provoking content"
"Well organised – Great Networking"
"Good to see Brands, Retailers and Service Providers giving their POV on hot topics and upcoming topics"
New Speakers Announced:
Jamie Tinsley, CEO – Touchstone
"Empowering Organisations to Transform, Engage, and Thrive..."
Understanding your true purpose, identifying the right opportunities, empowering your people, and applying focused effort where it matters most—this is how exponential value is created. Jamie Tinsley is a proven leader in business transformation and corporate turnaround. With decades of experience as a CEO, advisor, investor, and mentor, he helps organisations unlock opportunities and achieve sustainable growth. He is the creator of the 6 Steps of Leadership, Permission to Engage, and his own practical interpretation of the 80–20 principle in business.
Jamie champions strategies that elevate every stakeholder’s voice and drive measurable, lasting results. Through Touchstone, he partners with a network of specialists to deliver transformative impact for organisations ready to evolve and grow.
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Victoria Speight, Founder Cyberfit
"Knowledge is Important, Action is Critical – is your company safe from Cyber Attack?"
Did you know that there are 23,506 known cyber-attacks in UK every day, 43% of organisations can identify a breach, 85% of these attacks come through your email environment. In this presentation Victoria Speight draws upon years of experience protecting organisations and high net worth individuals sharing critical insight and expertise into the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape.
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Professor Mike Wilson, Chief Automation Officer – MTC
"The potential of robot automation for the contract manufacturing & packing sector"
An update on robot automation within UK manufacturing, covering robots, cobots and AI, including the key trends and challenges. Mike Wilson has over 40 years of experience in the application of automation to manufacturing across a broad range of industry sectors and is widely recognised as one of the leading authorities on the application of robot systems in the UK.
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Professor Trevor Williams, Global Economist – ex Lloyds Bank
Back by popular demand Professor Trevor William will deliver his views on the economic challenges that UK Business currently faces and the growing impact of global instability for the future. His tell it how it is style makes for interesting listening.
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Josephine Coombe, Nulogy – Chief Commercial Officer, Europe
Contract manufacturers and packers play a critical role in the supply chain of major brands and retailers. In this panel, we explore how outsourcing partners can best ensure their readiness to act as custodians of their customers’ reputations. Is your organisation managing risk on behalf of your customers effectively enough? In this moderated panel, leaders from the co-packing and manufacturing community discuss how expectations around compliance, quality control, and traceability have evolved, and best practices and solutions to help you deliver on expectations reliably, rapidly, and with confidence.
The Oxford Belfry is conveniently located off Junction 8 of the M40 and a short distance from the town of Oxford. With BCMPA members situated across the UK the venue has been chosen to be easily accessible for all.
There will be an overnight dinner and networking event prior to the Conference which will be held on the evening of the 31st March 2026.
More information about the BCMPA 2026 Conference will be released soon, with registration opening from early September.
In the meantime, please Save the Date in your diaries! March 31 – April 1 2026!
Got ideas for topics you'd love to see on the agenda? We’d love to hear from you! Just drop us a line at events@bcmpa.org.uk.
Or if you would like to be a sponsor – please email us with your interest.
