The Bulletin BFFF BUSINESS CONFERENCE 2020
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BFFF Business Conference 2020 What do you get when you cross an economist and a journalist with a fighter pilot? The BFFF Business Conference, of course! The theme of the 2020 conference was: ‘Today and Tomorrow’, which was reflected in the line-up of expert speakers from the worlds of economics, market data, OOH, retail, AI and sustainability, all bookended by an upbeat introduction from chief executive Richard Harrow and a lively inspirational talk from keynote speaker Mandy Hickson. Presiding over proceedings at the Chesford Grange Hotel in Warwickshire, was former managing editor of The Grocer, Julia Glotz, who led two panel Q&As to explore some of the key issues and talking points of the day. Members of the audience were able to get more involved than ever before by asking the conference’s expert speakers questions through the interactive app – a new initiative that was very well received and testament to Richard Harrow’s enthusiasm for making the Federation more digitally focused. Indeed, one of Richard’s key announcements was the introduction of a series of webinars for members covering industry developments, best practice and supply chain, among a growing list of topics.
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Richard also launched the Young Leaders’ Forum, which is intended to help educate, shape and support the industry’s next generation as they work their way up through the ranks, by providing networking and mentoring opportunities. Presentation slides from the day are available to download from the BFFF website www.bfff.co.uk Speakers for the day were: Roger Martin-Fagg, economist Peter Maddox, WRAP UK James Spicer, Kantar Simon Wainwright, IGD Christine Tacon, Groceries Code Adjudicator Fiona Speakman, CGA Andrew Staniland, Iceland Donna Champion, Nottingham Trent University Christopher Barnatt, futurist Peter Backman, foodservice and supply chain expert Hannah Pathak, Forum For The Future Mandy Hickson, former frontline RAF jet pilot, Tornado Squadron
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