bira National Conference and Awards 2012

bira will host its National Conference and Gala Awards - Talking Independent Retail on 24th April 2012.

Under its new format, it will combine with the bira direct Suppliers Away Day to deliver a new programme of networking and information sharing for retailers and suppliers alike.

The day will begin with a short AGM followed by a networking lunch, then bira will host its national conference featuring the annual retail and supplier addresses, progressive business speakers including Clare Rayner - the Retail Champion and an structured networking session.

The resplendent Birmingham Town Hall will host the evening's gala dinner, which will incorporate the bira direct Supplier Awards, the UK Young Retailer of the Year Awards for each division of bira – BAGMA, BHF, CHA, FAB and PPRA. To enter and find out more about these awards, click here. bira will also present two community awards for a Charitable Champion and a Local Hero, which will celebrate the invaluable social and charitable contributions made by independent retailers. Click here to enter or find out more about these awards.

The British Independent Retailers Association is in a unique position to facilitate networking between retailers and suppliers and this new "one day, one night" format is designed to fit in with the time restraints and budgets that all retail businesses are facing in these pressured times.

For the AGM, lunch, conference, networking session and gala dinner, it is £125 (exc. VAT) per person. bira expect it to be a sell out, so please book today to avoid disappointment.

For a booking form please click here , enter a valid e-mail address in the box below or contact Event Manager, Ian Carr ian.carr@bira.co.uk
or 0121 446 6688 for more detail.