News

Thanks to the EDA Wholesalers and Affiliates who joined the EDA team and guest presenters in Brighton, Thursday 21 May 2026.

There was plenty of valuable information shared to help inform your business. To download the presentations click on the links below.

If you have a question please do not hesitate to contact the EDA head office on 020 3141 7350.

1. UK Economy and Construction, plus highlights from the EDA Q2 2026 State of the Sector Survey

   • Margaret Fitzsimons, CEO, EDA

   • Anne Vessey, Head of Marketing and Communications, EDA
     

      

2. Networking with Intention

   • Simon Gregg, Business Networking Consultant, Fusion Business Catalyst

      

3. Top Insights from the EDA’s visit to Light+Building 2026: Feedback from EDA delegates’ highest-rated Affiliate exhibitors

   • ABB – presented by Andrew Ward

   • Trench – presented by Rob Kendrick

   • Ledvance – presence by Peter Alexander and Jimmy Chilides

      

4. Legislative and Regulatory Changes

   • BEAMA: Wholesalers’ Responsibilities and Plug-in Solar: Nick Hayler CEng MIET

   • Wastepack: Packaging Extended Producer Responsibilities (EPR) for EDA Members: Tony Britten

   • Representing BEAMA’s Technical Committee: 2026 Amendment to the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations: Paul Collins IEng MIET

      

5. Driving Sales in Challenging Times

   • Mark Whittaker, Accountant and Business Consultant, Wilson Partners