Listicle: Five ways to make the most of NACFB Expo 2022

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ways to make the most of NACFB Expo

It’s a staple of the finance industry, the jewel in the commercial calendar crown, and it’s back. Whether it’s your first visit or you’re a more seasoned delegate, there are a suite of ways that you can extract the best value from your attendance of the NACFB’s Commercial Finance Expo. Below, we’ve compiled five tips to make the most out of your day.

1. Download the app

Available for free on both iOS and Android, our app allows you to connect with all the lenders and service providers exhibiting at this year’s show. You can message them and arrange meetings in advance so that you don’t have to wait your turn if the stand is busy. For those interested in attending the conference, you’ll find an agenda and speaker profiles. The app also features a floorplan to help you find your way around including locating lenders’ stands, the conference arena, the Members’ Lounge, and importantly, refreshments. If you’re an iPhone user, please go to the App Store and search for NACFB Commercial Finance Expo to download the app. If you use an Android device, please go to Google Play.

2. Discover an array of exhibitors

Demand to exhibit at this year’s NACFB Expo was higher than ever, so much so that by April the waiting list to host a stand had reached double figures. From high-street giants and familiar faces to boutique funders and the latest challenger banks, all are in attendance for the same purpose – to engage with the UK’s premier funding pathfinders. This year sees the NACFB Expo welcome industry partners from UK Finance and the ASTL for the very first time.

3. Fuel your day

To keep the energy in the hall, the NACFB has facilitated more food and drink outlets for 2022. Nearer the back of the arena, you’ll find the Potting Yard eatery with a great range of culinary options. You can still access the legendary networking café in the middle of the room and there is the new NACFB Members’ Lounge to help sustain energy throughout the day. Also making its first appearance this year is our chill and charge zone – where you can relax, catch-up with peers and ensure your phone battery remains topped up.

4. Expand your knowledge

Every year the NACFB Expo’s conference theatre plays host to a diverse range of voices, chewing over the latest industry developments whilst igniting high-level debate. BBC Breakfast’s Naga Munchetty returns to host for a second time and will oversee a greater blend of panel sessions and speaker addresses. Want to join the debate? You can ask questions via both the mobile app and in person. The day’s best questions will receive a pair of tickets to next month’s sold out NACFB Summer Party.

5. Visit the NACFB stand

We’re always delighted to catch up with Members and Patrons so do come over and say hello. Throughout the day some of the HQ team will be on hand to chat or answer any questions you may have about the show, compliance, or membership. You’ll also find some of the Board Directors who can tell you more about their role and our plans for the future. And if you’re not a Member, Patron or Partner of the NACFB but are thinking of joining us, we can help with that too.