CPA Bulletin

20 CPA Bulletin > August 2024 www.cpa.uk.net The theme of the one-day event is ‘Shaping the Future: Insights for the Plant-hire Sector’ and the conference is being hosted at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre in Fillongley near Coventry. Delegate tickets can be booked online at https://www.cpa.uk.net/events/cpa- conference-2024 and CPA members can take advantage of a 50% discount on the standard ticket price of £80 plus VAT. Merryn Myatt will be hosting the CPA Conference 2024. Merryn - a former television presenter, newsreader and journalist who previously worked with the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 - has hosted the CPA Conference for several years. This year Merryn will have a co-host - Peter Haddock - who is well known throughout the plant- hire industry as a content, social media and PR specialist, journalist and vlogger. The CPA Conference 2024 will bring together a number of panel speakers discussing how organisations can shape the future of the plant-hire sector. Merryn Myatt and Peter Haddock will lead a number of interactive panel debates discussing key topics such as innovation, decarbonisation, digitalisation, skills, business growth, succession planning and mental health and wellbeing in the construction sector. Last year’s CPA Conference theme was ‘Facing the Challenges’ and the CPA Conference 2024 has moved on to discussing how attendees can help shape the future of the industry and provide solutions. As well as attending the Conference, delegates will also have the opportunity to engage with exhibitors frommany of the UK’s leading construction plant equipment manufacturers, suppliers and construction services providers. Speakers The speakers confirmed so far include: • Co-host Merryn Myatt of Perris Myatt. Merryn is a former TV newsreader, presenter and journalist • Co-host Peter Haddock of Content With Media. Peter is a content, social media and PR specialist, journalist and vlogger • Andrew Egglesden , Group Equipment Deputy Director, Soletanche Bachy • Beth Doel , Advanced Technical Trainer, Reaseheath College • Brian Jones , President, CPA • Carl Hassell , Group Director of Skills, NOCN Group • Chris Cassley , Policy Manager, CPA • Chris Harvey , Director, Hire Exchange • Dani Saveker , CEO and Founder, Glas Method • David Graham , Co-Founder, Hire Exchange • Deborah Madden , Engagement Director, CITB • Jamie Charles , Lead Economist, Oxford Economics • Jamie Morris , Technical and Managing Director, Gaia • Katie Kelleher , Technical and Development Officer, CPA • Kathryn Adams , Commercial Director, Prolectric • Steve Kerslake , Trustee and Founder, Construction Sport Exhibition Opportunities The Conference will run alongside a small, targeted exhibition. Confirmed exhibitors at the event so far include headline sponsor MHM Group , plus ACOP Group, Acrow Bridge, CESAR Powered by Datatag, CITB, Capja, Conquip, Explore Plant and Transport Solutions, GGR Group, Genquip Groundhog, Parksafe Group, Plant Planet, Plantworx, Point of Rental Software, Prolectric, Record360, Rouse Services, Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), Spartan Solutions, Thomas Group, VUE Group and WOLFF Onsite . The exhibitor packages also include attendance at a pre-conference dinner on the evening of Wednesday 6th November 2024, sponsored by Point of Rental Software . This presents an excellent networking opportunity. Please note only a very limited number of exhibition spaces remain available. For more information on exhibiting, please contact Lisa Collins on 07968 840390 or email: lisa @ lisacollinscommunications.co.uk ASSOCIATION NEWS: 13 CPA Conference 2024 Held in association with: Delegate tickets are selling fast for the CPA Conference which is being held on Thursday 7th November 2024.