Name: 2024 FMB National Conference
Start: 2024-09-12T12:00:00
End: 2024-09-12T22:00:00
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln, Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln LN1 1YW

Programme

Thursday 12 September

FMB Board meeting

The dress code for this event is smart casual.

12.30	Lunch for members attending the National Board meeting
13.30	National Board meeting open to all members
18.30	An informal member-only networking event sponsored by TradePoint.

Friday 13 September

National AGM & Business Conference

The dress code for this event is business attire.

09.15	National AGM
10.00	Registration, refreshments and networking
10.30	Welcome and introduction Brian Berry, Chief Executive, Federation of Master Builders
10.35	Chair’s opening remarks Philippa Forrester, Journalist and Broadcaster
10.40	Sponsor session David Lunt, Distribution Director, People’s Partnership
11.00	State of the construction industry- Keynote address Tom Hall, Chief Economist, Aqua Consultants
11.20	Refreshments and networking
11.40	Masterclass sessions Choose one: Session 1 – Housing Next steps on the Future Homes Standard Willie Moffitt, Moffitt & Robinson Construction Ltd Session 2 – Business resilience Opportunities to diversify your business Robin Atherton, Mack Construction Ltd Session 3 – Retrofit Educating your clients on the benefits of retrofit Nik Nelberg, Managing Director, Earl & Calam Design & Build Ltd Session 4 – Skill Using Skills to future proof your business Annie Summun, Director of Public Affairs, Kisiel Group and Chair of the FMB Training Group Nathan Wilkins, Customer Engagement Manager, CITB
12.05	Opening up the retrofit market Colin Calder, Chief Executive, Digital Buildings Limited
12.25	The future of the construction industry, how can technology be utilised? Panellists: Colin Calder, Chief Executive, Digital Building Services (DBS) Steve Sillwood, Revamped App Dr Bola Abisogun OBE, Founder and CEO, Digital Twin Skills Academy
12.55	Chair’s closing remarks
13.00	Conference close, lunch and networking
14.00	Free time

Gala Dinner

The dress code for this event is black tie.

19.00	Welcome drinks
19.30	Three course dinner including half a bottle of wine per person
21.00	Charity fundraising for The Lighthouse Club
21.30	Entertainment by band SISTA SOUL
00.00	Evening ends

2024 National Conference

Join us for our flagship conference bringing together members and industry stakeholders to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the industry, now and in the future.