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COUNTDOWN
TO CONFERENCE
Get ready to Shape Your Future at this year’s NFSP Annual Conference
E
xcitement is building. In
just six weeks we’re
headed to the University of
Warwick, Coventry, for the
NFSP Annual Conference and Retail
Event 2024 and we’re looking forward
to welcoming many of you there.
We’ve listened to feedback from
our members who attended
Conference last year and fed this into
the planning of this year’s event;
aiming to increase delegate
participation and deliver more
fantastic opportunities for
engagement and networking.
Our aim has also been to increase
the number of new attendees at
Conference; offering the chance to
members who have never been
before to have their say, talk about
the issues affecting the network and
help ensure tomorrow’s Post Office
has a bright future. We are delighted
to announce that at this year’s
Conference there will be a terrific
40% first-time attendees.
This year’s theme and branding
has also been informed by member
feedback and embraces the idea
of Shaping Your Future. This is
YOUR QUESTIONS
This year’s Conference will feature
Your Questions, a panel Q&A on the
main stage. You’ll have the chance
to put forward your most burning
questions about the big issues of
the day to our panel, including
Postal Affairs Minister Kevin
Hollinrake, Post Office Ltd Chief
Executive Nick Read, NFSP Chief
Executive Officer Calum Greenhow
and guest speaker Darren Burns,
from the Timpson Group, chaired
by NFSP Chair Tim Boothman.
We will share footage of the Q&A
after the event.
something we believe is so important
in the current climate. We want to
hear what you have to say,
understand in greater depth the
problems you are facing and have
your input and ideas on how we can
achieve a stronger and more viable
network.
RETAIL EVENT
We’ll kick off on the Sunday with the Retail Event and
we’re delighted to announce this year’s event will see
50% new retail partners exhibiting their products and
services, which for the first time includes the
Convenience sector. You'll have the chance to speak with
our retail partners face-to-face and find out about their
exclusive offers and discounts, as well as hear about their
ideas and advice for developing your retail business.
You’ll also have a fantastic opportunity to meet with
representatives from Post Office Ltd and the NFSP Retail
Team, Mails Support Team and the Network and
Engagement Team.
16 The SubPostmaster April 2024