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February 2025
Fri 7
Featured Friday 7 February, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm

Talking Shop Teams Dialogue, Friday 7 February 2025

NOT TO BE MISSED: Special Guest: Professor Noble Francis, Economics Director at the Construction Products Association (CPA) gives his Construction Industry Forecasts for 2025. Peter Hill, Chartered and Certified Accountant, will provide guidance on latest Inheritance Tax changes and impact on this sector. Plus, hear the latest results of the Q1 2025 State of the Sector Survey. Booking now.

Tue 11
Featured Tuesday 11 February, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm

Learner Insight Session, Tuesday 11 February 2025

Boost your career prospects, be faster and more efficient. Join our free virtual sessions in February 2025 to discover how the new apprenticeship programme can help you analyse and use data with confidence mastering essential tools like Excel and Power BI. Don’t miss out, book now!

Thu 13
Featured Thursday 13 February, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm

Learner Insight Session, Thursday 13 February 2025

Boost your career prospects, be faster and more efficient. Join our free virtual sessions in February 2025 to discover how the new apprenticeship programme can help you analyse and use data with confidence mastering essential tools like Excel and Power BI. Don’t miss out, book now!

Thu 27
Featured Thursday 27 February, 10:00 am, 12:30 pm

FULL! EDATA Sustainability and Packaging Data Training Workshop, London

SORRY, THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL WITH A WAITING LIST. Click on the event to find out how to join the Waiting List.

Thu 27
Featured Thursday 27 February, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm

Manager Insight Session

Want to make smarter business decisions? Don't let a lack of data skills hold you back. Join a virtual Information Session during February to discover how specialist training can benefit you, your team, and your business. Booking Now!

March 2025
Thu 6
EDA Annual Awards Dinner at the InterContinental Park Lane
Featured Thursday 6 March, 6:30 pm, 11:30 pm

EDA Annual Awards Dinner 2025

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.

April 2025
Wed 9
Featured Wednesday 9 April, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm

Inheritance Tax – A wake up call for business owners

Virtual

A 1 hour free webinar to help EDA businesses navigate the new IHT rules that are coming in 2026 and 2027. The EDA has invited Peter Hill, as many of you will know from past Business Forums and his book 'Pricing for Profil', to help Member and Affiliate businesses understand the implications and what actionable strategies to take.

Free
Thu 24
Featured Thursday 24 April, 10:00 am, 12:30 pm

FULL! EDATA Sustainability and Packaging Data Training Workshop

CEF Durham, Janet Nash House, Meadowfield Industrial Estate, Durham, DH7 8RJ

SORRY, THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL WITH A WAITING LIST. Click on the event to find out how to join the Waiting List.

Free
Tue 29
Featured Tuesday 29 April, 10:00 am, 11:00 am

How newly proposed Construction Product Safety law will impact electrical wholesalers: webinar

Virtual

New Government plans to reform building safety following the Grenfell Tower tragedy signal a major overhaul of how construction products will be regulated, and they will impact the UK’s electrotechnical supply chain. The government’s Construction Products Reform Green Paper, now out for consultation until Wednesday 21 May 2025, includes proposals for legally binding responsibilities for wholesalers and distributors, as well as for manufacturers.

Free
May 2025
Fri 9
Talking Shop Live Online
Featured Friday 9 May, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm

Q2 2025 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
Thu 15
Featured Thursday 15 May, 10:00 am, 12:30 pm

Take the fear out of AI: practical training to transform your knowledge

Virtual

This virtual training session, designed specifically for EDA businesses, will demystify AI and show you how it can address real-world challenges in your organisation. Led by digital transformation expert Paul Bratcher, the session combines live examples, interactive exercises using ChatGPT-4, and open discussion to help you explore AI’s potential—so you can decide what role it could play in your future.

Thu 29
EDATA Sustainability and Packaging Data Training Workshop
Featured Thursday 29 May, 10:00 am, 1:30 pm

EDATA Sustainability and Packaging Data Training Workshop

Ansell Lighting Unit 6B Stoncross Industrial Park, Yew Tree Way, WARRINGTON

Manufacturers are increasingly being asked for sustainability and packaging data, including packaging materials, to supplement their core product data. This data can now be distributed to electrical wholesalers through the EDATA data pool platform.

Find out how by joining us at this half-day in-person workshop.

Free
June 2025
Wed 4
Featured Wednesday 4 June, Friday 6 June

EUEW 2025 Business Convention

Helsinki, Finland

Join the EDA's UK delegation to the European Union of Electrical Wholesalers (EUEW) 70th Anniversary Business Convention, 4 - 6 June 2025 in Helsinki, Finland.

You will have the opportunity to meet in person and exchange ideas with your peers and key decision makers not only from the electrical wholesaler’s industry but the entire ecosystem.

This year’s convention theme "70 years EUEW: connected to the future” represents a celebration of EUEW’s seven decades of impact while looking ahead to the future of electrical wholesaling and different trends and expectations

Wed 11
Featured Wednesday 11 June, 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm

Cameras Off: Focus on You

Virtual

Learn what mental health really means and how it impacts us all. Discover simple ways to care for your wellbeing, spot signs when others are struggling, and start supportive conversations. Take a proactive step toward better mental health—for yourself and those around you.

Free
Thu 26
EDATA Sustainability and Packaging Data Training Workshop
Featured Thursday 26 June, 10:00 am, 1:30 pm

EDATA Sustainability and Packaging Data Training Workshop

EDA Offices, 3 Thomas More St, London E1W 1YZ

Manufacturers are increasingly being asked for sustainability and packaging data, including packaging materials, to supplement their core product data. This data can now be distributed to electrical wholesalers through the EDATA data pool platform.

Find out how by joining us at this half-day in-person workshop.

FREE
July 2025
Wed 16
Featured Wednesday 16 July, 10:30 am, 3:00 pm

Going for Gold Data Quality Training Workshop

Rotherwick House 3 Thomas More Street, St Katharine's and Wapping, London

Join us in London on Wednesday 16 July 2025 at 10.30 am for this hands-on, Going for Gold Workshop. The session will focus on pushing your data to Gold Standard.

Free
Wed 16
Featured Wednesday 16 July, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm

From surviving to scaling: How to grow in a volatile economy

Struggling to grow in today’s tough economy? Get practical tips and expert advice from Peter Hill, bussiness consultant and Fellow of leading UK accounting bodies.

August 2025
Fri 8
Talking Shop Live Online
Featured Friday 8 August, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm

Q3 2025 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
Fri 15
Featured Friday 15 August, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm

Protecting your business: credit checks and other risk mitigation

Worried about financial risks slowing your business down? Join us for a webinar with expert Peter Hill for practical tips on protecting your cash flow, checking if customers can pay on time, and confidently guiding your business through uncertain times.

Free
September 2025
Wed 24
Featured Wednesday 24 September, 8:30 am, 1:30 pm

Green Technology Business Opportunities for EDA Businesses: EDA Forum plus two leading Green Tech events Solar & Storage Live and EV Charge Live

Gallery Suites 1-3, The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT

Make the most of the green technologies business opportunity with two events in one day: join the EDA Business Forum and visit the flagship event for the UK's solar industry - Solar and Storage Live 2025.

Free
October 2025
Wed 1
Featured Wednesday 1 October, 10:30 am, 3:00 pm

Going for Gold Data Quality Training Workshop

EDA Offices, 3 Thomas More St, London E1W 1YZ

Join us in London on Wednesday 1 October 2025 at 10.30 am for this hands-on, Going for Gold Workshop. The session will focus on pushing your data to Gold Standard.

Free
Tue 7
EDA Scottish Function 2024
Featured Tuesday 7 October, Friday 10 October

Scottish Function 2025

The Balmoral, 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ

Save the date! Venue: The Balmoral, 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ A prestigious event for senior leaders in EDA...

Thu 9
Featured Thursday 9 October, 10:00 am, 1:30 pm

EDATA Sustainability and Packaging Data Training Workshop

Worcester Electrical Distributors Ltd, Unit 16 Enterprise Trading Estate, Pedmore Road, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 1TX

Manufacturers are increasingly being asked for sustainability and packaging data, including packaging materials, to supplement their core product data. This data can now be distributed to electrical wholesalers through the EDATA data pool platform.

Find out how by joining us at this half-day in-person workshop.

November 2025
Fri 7
Talking Shop Live Online
Featured Friday 7 November, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm

Q4 2025 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
Wed 12
EDATA Sustainability and Packaging Data Training Workshop
Featured Wednesday 12 November, 10:00 am, 1:30 pm

EDATA Sustainability and Packaging Data Training Workshop

EDA Offices, 3 Thomas More St, London E1W 1YZ

Manufacturers are increasingly being asked for sustainability and packaging data, including packaging materials, to supplement their core product data. This data can now be distributed to electrical wholesalers through the EDATA data pool platform.

Find out how by joining us at this half-day in-person workshop.

FREE
Fri 14
Featured Friday 14 November, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm

What separates a successful business from the rest?

Virtual

Join us for a webinar with business expert Peter Hill. Learn what makes successful companies stand out and share clear, practical tips you can use to improve how you run your business and keep it growing.

February 2026
Wed 25
Featured Wednesday 25 February 2026

Digitalisation Forum & Data Quality Awards

America Square Conference Centre, 1 America Square, 17 Crosswall, London EC3N 2LB.

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 2026, 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 2026, Tuesday 10 March 2026

UK Delegation to Light + Building

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.

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

EDA Scottish Section – Sportsman’s 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.

July 2026
Thu 9
Featured Thursday 9 July 2026, 9:00 am, 3:00 pm

Wholesalers’ & Manufacturers’ Summer Event

London

This event offers a valuable opportunity to network with industry leaders

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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