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January 2026
Fri 30
Talking Shop Live Online
Featured Friday 30 January, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm

Q1 2026 Talking Shop Live Online: Industry Insight in 90 Minutes

Virtual

Join the EDA's quarterly Talking Shop Live Online, for industry updates, survey insights, and open discussions with supply chain peers.

Free
February 2026
Fri 6
Post autumn budget survival plan for EDA businesses
Featured Friday 6 February, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm

Post autumn budget survival plan for EDA businesses

This is an EDA webinar where business consultant Peter Hill will break down the key points from the Chancellor’s November budget. He will provide practical insights to help EDA businesses understand the implications, prepare effectively, and stay ahead.

Tue 10
Featured Tuesday 10 February, 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm

Grow Your Talent Pipeline: Making Apprenticeships Work for Your Business – Teams Webinar for EDA Wholesalers

No better time than National Apprenticeship Week 2026 to find out how apprenticeships could really power your workforce. Find out about the EDA's Apprenticeship Service for Member Wholesalers with our 30 minute teams webinar.

Thu 12
Featured Thursday 12 February, 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm

Grow Your Talent Pipeline: Making Apprenticeships Work for Your Business – Teams Webinar for EDA Affiliates

No better time than National Apprenticeship Week 2026 to find out how apprenticeships could really power your workforce. Find out about the EDA's Apprenticeship Service for Affiliates with our 30 minute teams webinar.

FREE
Wed 25
Featured Wednesday 25 February, 9:00 am, 5:30 pm

Digitalisation Forum & Data Quality Awards 2026

This event is suitable for all manufacturers and wholesalers interested in the benefits that digitalisation will bring to their businesses – you don’t need to be a technical expert to come along.

Free
March 2026
Thu 5
EDA Annual Awards Dinner at the InterContinental Park Lane
Featured Thursday 5 March, 6:30 pm, 11:30 pm

Annual Awards Dinner 2026

InterContinental Hotel, One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, London

This major event in the Annual EDA calendar brings together industry partners at the InterContinental Hotel on Park Lane, London.

Sun 8
Featured Sunday 8 March, Tuesday 10 March

UK Delegation to Light + Building – the world’s leading trade fair for our sector

Messe Frankfurt GmbH Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main

Join the EDA's UK delegation to Light + Building, Frankfurt: the world’s leading trade fair for lighting and building services technology.

Tue 31
Featured Tuesday 31 March, 10:30 am, 3:00 pm

Going for Gold Data Quality Training Workshop

Join us in London on Tuesday 31 March at 10.30 am for this hands-on, Going for Gold Workshop. The session will focus on pushing your data to Gold Standard.

Free
April 2026
Fri 24
Talking Shop Live Online
Featured Friday 24 April, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm

Q2 2026 Talking Shop Live Online: Industry Insight in 90 Minutes

Virtual

Join the EDA's quarterly Talking ShopTalking Shop Live Online, for industry updates, survey insights, and open discussions with supply chain peers.

Free
May 2026
Thu 7
Sportsman's Dinner 2024 will be held at Radisson Blu in Glasgow
Featured Thursday 7 May

EDA Scottish Section Sportsmans’ Dinner

Radisson Blu Hotel, 301 Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8DL

The 2026 Sportsman’s Dinner will once again be held at the Radisson Blu in Glasgow, continuing a valued tradition. Guests can look forward to an evening of good company and great conversation.

Thu 21
Featured Thursday 21 May, 9:00 am, 4:00 pm

EDA Regional Business Forum, Brighton

Join us in Brighton for the first Regional Business Forum of 2026, taking place on Thursday 21 May. This event will bring together industry leaders, regional delegates, EDA members, and affiliates for a day of insight, networking, and collaboration.

FREE
July 2026
Thu 9
EDA Wholesalers’ & Manufacturers’ Summer Event
Featured Thursday 9 July, 9:00 am, 3:00 pm

Wholesalers’ & Manufacturers’ Summer Event

London

This event offers a valuable opportunity to network with industry leaders

Fri 24
Talking Shop Live Online
Featured Friday 24 July, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm

Q3 2026 Talking Shop Live Online: Industry Insight in 90 Minutes

Virtual

Join the EDA's quarterly Talking ShopTalking Shop Live Online, for industry updates, survey insights, and open discussions with supply chain peers.

Free
August 2026
Thu 27
Featured Thursday 27 August, 9:00 am, 4:00 pm

EDA Regional Business Forum

Join us for the next Regional Business Forum of 2026, taking place on Thursday, 27 August. This event will bring together industry leaders, regional delegates, EDA members, and affiliates for a day of insight, networking, and collaboration. Full venue details will be confirmed soon.

FREE
October 2026
Tue 6
EDA Scottish Function 2024
Featured Tuesday 6 October, Friday 9 October

Scottish Function 2026

The Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder, Perthshire Scotland PH3 1NF Auchterarder

Join industry leaders at the EDA Scottish Function 2026, hosted at The Gleneagles Hotel.Three days of flagship networking, insights, and connection for EDA members.

Fri 23
Talking Shop Live Online
Featured Friday 23 October, 11:00 am, 11:30 pm

Q4 2026 Talking Shop Live Online: Industry Insight in 90 Minutes

Virtual

Join the EDA's quarterly Talking ShopTalking Shop Live Online, for industry updates, survey insights, and open discussions with supply chain peers.

Free
November 2026
Thu 12
Featured Thursday 12 November, 9:00 am, 5:00 pm

Power It Up: EDA Industry Insight Conference 2026

Carden Park Hotel & Spa, Chester Carden Park Hotel & Spa, Chester

Join industry leaders at Power It Up 2026, the EDA’s flagship conference for the UK’s electrotechnical sector. Held on 12 Nov 2026 at Carden Park Hotel, Chester, it’s a day of insight, debate, and networking shaping the industry’s future.

March 2027
Thu 11
EDA Annual Awards Dinner at the InterContinental Park Lane
Featured Thursday 11 March 2027, 6:30 pm, 11:30 pm

Annual Awards Dinner 2027

InterContinental Hotel, One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, London

This major event in the Annual EDA calendar brings together industry partners at the InterContinental Hotel on Park Lane, London.

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