THE BCMPA is inviting the UK outsourcing community to unite on key issues at the organisation’s upcoming conference, which takes place at the Oxford Belfry on April 1.
At a time when the supply chain is facing a variety of pressures, from economic uncertainty to new legislation and global instability, the organisation said the conference provides a collaborative environment for delegates to share experiences and discuss topics such as EPR, cyber security, automation and robotics, and training. There will be networking throughout the event, including a dinner the evening before the conference.
“With companies having to deal with so many external issues alongside the day-to-day running of their business, the BCMPA conference is a way for the industry to come together, be part of the discussion and benefit from some valuable knowledge exchange,” said Emma Verkaik, CEO of the BCMPA.
A raft of industry experts will be sharing insights during the event. EPR is high on the agenda, with BCMPA members having voiced concerns over whether they are liable for fees under the new system. Esther Carter, chief strategy oOfficer at the EPR scheme administrator PackUK, will deliver a status update and provide a clearer picture on the policy’s impact.
Delegates will also hear from Louisa Goodfellow, policy manager at compliance scheme Ecosurety, who explores where third party contract fillers fit into the EPR equation. Jude Allan, MD at OPRL, will update the conference on labelling for recycling, while consultant Neil Farmer will offer an overview of the sustainability landscape.
“The conference arrives at a pivotal moment for our members and the industry as a whole,” said Emma Verkaik, CEO of the BCMPA. “EPR has a huge impact on the supply chain and knowing who is obliged to pay the fees is critical especially in the complex area of third-party handling which is not always straightforward. With PackUK’s involvement the aim is to inform and educate delegates, providing an update of the current situation and a temperature gauge of where we are.”
Other speakers include Professor Trevor Williams (global economist formerly of Lloyds Bank), Jamie Tinsley (CEO of Touchstone), Victoria Speight (founder of Cyberfit), and professor Mike Wilson (chief automation officer at MTC).
Josephine Coombe (chief commercial officer, Europe at Nulogy) will lead a panel discussion on how outsourcing partners can best ensure their readiness to act as custodians of their customers’ reputations by employing digitalisation in their organisations that allow for accurate reporting and agile solutions.
“The agenda-setting line-up of speakers is our strongest yet and demonstrates the BCMPA’s commitment to providing members with business-critical insight,” added Emma. “Our community is growing and with companies continuing to face major challenges, the conference will underline the importance of collaboration and how together we can demonstrate the immense value of third-party outsourcing.”
For more information visit the BCMPA website: https://bcmpa.org.uk/events/bcmpa-conference-2026
