The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has announced that Opportunities in Adversity will be the theme for its 2011 conference and exhibition to be held at Manchester Central on 11th and 12th May 2011. The title was chosen to recognise the difficult economic conditions facing the country, while appreciating and showcasing those entrepreneurial brokers who will relish the challenge to build stronger business models.
Lindsay Campbell, BIBA Conference Organiser, said: “It’s always good to return to Manchester, where we’ve enjoyed some great conferences over recent years. Manchester Central, which has proved extremely popular with delegates and exhibitors, is conveniently located in the heart of the city centre, offering great networking opportunities both at the conference itself and late into the evening! We look forward to seeing you there.”
The event will follow the successful two-day format launched in 2010, which provides maximum value for attendees and the biggest business networking opportunity for the UK’s insurance industry. Entry to both the conference and exhibition will be free to all employees of BIBA member firms and all brokers are welcome to attend the exhibition at no cost.
Eric Galbraith, BIBA Chief Executive, added: “BIBA 2011 will address the business issues for all segments of the broking and intermediary channel, as well as providing the best networking experience available in the industry and the largest insurance exhibition in the UK. I look forward to welcoming you to BIBA 2011 in May next year.”
Opportunities in Adversity follows BIBA 2010, Professionalism in a changing world, which was the most popular conference BIBA has ever held with a total of over 4000 attendees, including more than 2300 brokers. The 2011 exhibition floor plan will be available from Monday 4 October with information on speakers and seminars to follow over the coming months.
Source : BIBA Press Release
