Tuesday 31 March - Wednesday 1 April 2026
Oxford Belfry Hotel, OX9 2JW
The BCMPA Conference 2026 will take place on Tuesday 31st March – Wednesday 1st April 2026 at the Oxford Belfry, just off Junction 8 of the M40. A full Conference programme will be delivered on Wednesday 1st April, with an informal, optional overnight networking dinner on the 31st March.
The BCMPA Conference is designed to allow BCMPA Members and Non-Members and professionals involved in the world of Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics a place to network and connect whilst learning more about the future trends and topics in our industry.
This is your chance to:
- Connect with industry professionals
- Discover insights on key sector topics
- Reunite with colleagues and old friends
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"
With thanks to our sponsors:
New Speakers Announced:
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. The outlook includes an economic overview for 2026 to 2028, covering growth, inflation, interest rates, job markets, and investment trends, with practical takeaways for BCMPA members.
In this context, the UK has its own issues: low productivity, weak investment, political uncertainty, and more pressure on SMEs. The new government’s manifesto gives some direction, but it’s unclear if it will solve the country’s deeper problems. Trevor's tell it how it is style will make for interesting listening.
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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.
He was awarded ‘The Manufacturer Top 100’ status as one of the top 100 people in UK manufacturing in 2018. He is also Visiting Professor of Robotics & Automation at Loughborough University, Chair of the UK Automation Forum, Director of the Manufacturing Technologies Association, Council member of the British Automation and Robot Association and has previously been Chairman of the International Federation of Robotics.
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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.
Victorias track record in this space includes - National Cyber Security Centre Mentor, Charity Trustee, International Accredited Professional Coach, Stem Ambassador, Techfirst Ambassador, Cyber Essentials Auditor, Iasme Cyber Assurance Auditor, ISO27001 implementer and auditor.
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Phil Chadwick – Senior Account Manager at Nielsen McAllister
Phil will be moderating a speaker panel on:
"pEPR and labelling – where are we today"
Philip Chadwick is Senior Account Manager at Nielsen McAllister, providing PR and comms for a raft of packaging clients. He joined the agency in 2025 and was previously Editor of Packaging News. Phil was also chair of judges for the UK Packaging Awards for eight years. Prior to Packaging News, he worked on the news and features desks at PrintWeek.
In this collection of presentations and panel discussions from PACKUK, ECOSURETY and OPRL the panellists will look at where we are on the pEPR map and how the time has come to take action to reduce packaging waste and make recycling more effective. This will be an interactive session with time for questions from delegates.
With speakers:
Esther Carter – Chief Strategy Officer PackUK
An update on the status of EPR – where we are and what the next phase is
Louisa Goodfellow, Policy Manager EcoSurety
Where do 3rd party Contract Fillers fit into the picture…. Are you obligated or not – that is the EPR question
Jude Allan – MD OPRL
What is the latest update on labelling for recycling and beyond
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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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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 on this page, and registration is now open.
In the meantime, please Save the Date in your diaries! March 31 – April 1 2026!
Are there any further 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.