MANCHESTER - 23 & 24 MAY 2018

Building societies annual conference

Thanks to the delegates, speakers, sponsors and exhibitors that made our conference so enjoyable

The BSA conference brings leaders from building societies and other mutual financial services providers in the UK together to debate the role of building societies in shaping the future of UK financial services through our thought-leading keynotes, breakouts, exhibition floor and social events.

We hope to see you next year - Thursday 23 & Friday 24 May 2019, Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London.

FEATURED BLOG

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SPEAKERS

Joe GarnerChief Executive, Nationwide Building SocietyRobin FiethChief Executive, Building Societies AssociationBaroness Ilora FinlayChair, National Mental Capacity ForumJonathan DavidsonExecutive Director of Supervision – Retail & Authorisations, Financial Conduct AuthorityDiane Coyle CBEBennett Professor of Public Policy, University of CambridgeIsabel OakeshottFormer Sunday Times Political Editor Professor Carsten MapleProfessor of Cyber Systems Engineering, WMG Cyber Security Centre, University of WarwickSimon Fanshawe OBECo founder and partner, Diversity by DesignJulie-Ann HainesChief Customer Officer, Principality Building Society

GET INVOLVED IN THE CONFERENCE

Connect with 500+ industry leaders

Book a stand. Our exhibition showcases the latest products, services and solutions for the building society sector.

Sponsor. Align your brand with the leading event in the building society calendar.

Attend. Two days of keynotes, seminars, discussion and networking at numerous social events.

It's been a great year for building societies and credit unions

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TESTIMONIALS

What they say...

"Whilst it’s fresh in the memory I just wanted to say what a remarkably good few days the Conference has been. The mood was upbeat, the speakers were excellent, the venue was just right and the debate seemed to be better than I’ve been aware of previously. I asked some of my managers to come this year and they thought it was a really close reflection on what our sector is all about. You and the team put on a great show. Thank you."

Jeremy Wood

Chief Executive, Dudley Building Society

2016-07-20T16:28:02+00:00

Jeremy Wood

Chief Executive, Dudley Building Society

“Whilst it’s fresh in the memory I just wanted to say what a remarkably good few days the Conference has been. The mood was upbeat, the speakers were excellent, the venue was just right and the debate seemed to be better than I’ve been aware of previously. I asked some of my managers to come this year and they thought...
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https://www.bsaconference.org/testimonials/jeremy-wood/

"I just wanted to congratulate you and the team for an excellent conference and dinner. Some of the speakers were absolutely top class and very thought provoking. The dinner was at an excellent venue and our guests thoroughly enjoyed it."

Andrew Bennett

Partner, Walker Morris LLP

2016-07-20T16:31:04+00:00

Andrew Bennett

Partner, Walker Morris LLP

“I just wanted to congratulate you and the team for an excellent conference and dinner. Some of the speakers were absolutely top class and very thought provoking. The dinner was at an excellent venue and our guests thoroughly enjoyed it.”

https://www.bsaconference.org/testimonials/andrew-bennett/

"Well done to you and all your colleagues on organising such an excellent conference. I got a lot out of both days."

Nina Hingorani-Crain

Non-Executive Director, Monmouthshire Building Society

2016-07-20T16:38:05+00:00

Nina Hingorani-Crain

Non-Executive Director, Monmouthshire Building Society

“Well done to you and all your colleagues on organising such an excellent conference. I got a lot out of both days.”

https://www.bsaconference.org/testimonials/nina-hingorani-crain/

"Congratulations to you and all the BSA team for an excellent conference in London last week – very good presentations and break-out sessions and flawless organisation, as always. It was great to meet up with colleagues old and new, and to feel the real sense of optimism and energy in the sector."

Kate Davies

Non-Executive Director, Darlington Building Society

2016-07-20T16:40:17+00:00

Kate Davies

Non-Executive Director, Darlington Building Society

“Congratulations to you and all the BSA team for an excellent conference in London last week – very good presentations and break-out sessions and flawless organisation, as always. It was great to meet up with colleagues old and new, and to feel the real sense of optimism and energy in the sector.”

https://www.bsaconference.org/testimonials/katedavies/

"It was a very good conference – great spread of topics and refreshing to have a conference focussed much more on the forward view and customer potential."

Sarah Howe

Chief Customer Officer, Saffron Building Society

2017-05-08T17:47:33+00:00

Sarah Howe

Chief Customer Officer, Saffron Building Society

“It was a very good conference – great spread of topics and refreshing to have a conference focussed much more on the forward view and customer potential.”

https://www.bsaconference.org/testimonials/sarah-howe/

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