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Events
Full Speaker Line-Up Announced for IoBM Conference
The Institute of Builders Merchants( IoBM) has announced the full speaker programme for its 2026 Conference, taking place on 15 October at JCB.
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UNDER the theme Thrive: How to Advance Your Career in Merchanting, the event will focus on helping individuals develop skills, gain recognition and take ownership of their career progression.
The event, which is hosted by Jason Mohammed, will open with welcomes from Darren Brookes MIBM of JCB and John Newcomb FIBM, followed by a keynote session on thriving in a changing industry.
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A highlight of the programme is Three Paths to Progress: How to Advance Your Career in Building Materials, featuring Kate Tinsley FIBM( MKM), Steve Durdant-Hollamby FIBM( Lords) and Holly Broadhurst( JCB), who will share their career journeys and insights into progression within the sector.
Other sessions will explore the role of professional bodies in career development, future skills for merchanting, mentoring, and practical steps delegates can take to support their growth. Speakers include Daphne Doody-Green, Rebecca Hughes MIBM, Emma Champion AIBM and Marianna Peet MIBM.
The programme also includes networking, discussion opportunities and a celebration of member success, with delegates leaving with practical ideas and a clearer plan for advancing their careers.
BMF Young Merchants Group
collaboration, fresh thinking and career development opportunities, it continues to make a valuable contribution to the future of the builders’ merchant sector.
A key benefit of membership is access to a varied programme of networking events, including spring and autumn meetings, conferences and supplier-hosted international visits. These events feature industry presentations, keynote speakers and discussions on important business topics, giving members the opportunity to exchange ideas, learn from experienced professionals and build lasting relationships.
THE BMF Young Merchants Group( YMG) supports the next generation of industry leaders by bringing together young professionals from merchant and supplier businesses. It aims to help members build professional networks, develop leadership skills and contribute to the future success of the construction supply chain. Membership is open to individuals aged 21 to 40 who hold middle or senior management positions within their organisations.
By creating opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing, the YMG helps members gain a broader understanding of industry challenges and opportunities while supporting personal and professional development. The group also plays an important role in succession planning, helping future leaders develop the knowledge, skills and contacts needed to succeed.
Over the years, the YMG has grown into an influential industry network, with many former members progressing into senior leadership positions. Through
The next Young Merchant Autumn Meeting takes place on 26 November. Registration is now open via the BMF website Events page. For more information or to join the YMG, contact Marianna Peet at Marianna. peet @ bmf. org. uk
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