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SUMMARY:EDA Regional Business Forum\, Brighton
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””]Date: Thursday\, 21 May 2026\nVenue: Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront\, 22 Kings Road\, Brighton BN1 2GS\nFormat: High impact sessions tailored specifically for EDA Wholesaler Leaders\, Branch Managers\, and EDA Affiliates \nFree to anyone from an EDA business \nIf you have any questions\, please contact the EDA team on 020 3141 7350.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”Click here to jump straight to Forum Registration Form” style=”custom” custom_background=”#C25219″ custom_text=”#FFFFFF” size=”lg” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eda.org.uk%2Fevent-calendar-single%2Feda-regional-business-forum-brighton%2F%23Brighton”][vc_single_image image=”90053″ img_size=”Medium” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”EDA Business Forum\, Brighton\nSpeaker Programme\nThursday 21 May 2026″ font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=””][vc_tta_accordion title_tag=”h4″ style=”outline” color=”blue” spacing=”10″ gap=”5″ c_align=”center” active_section=”” collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”8.45am – 9.40am Registration\, Refreshments\, and Networking” tab_id=”1774978708470-fafbabf4-846c”][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”9.40am – 9.50am Welcome and Introductions” tab_id=”1774978708478-58e5d5a6-f016″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”86514″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline_circle” border_color=”white” css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Tom Barton\nDirector of Supplier Relations\, Edmundson Electrical Ltd & Board Member at EDA” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”9.50am – 10.35am: EDA In Action: Supporting you every step of the way – the opportunities you won’t want to miss” tab_id=”1774978863790-da86b9e0-2f3b”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”53339″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline_circle” border_color=”white” css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Margaret Fitzsimons\nCEO” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”64956″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline_circle” border_color=”white” css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Richard Appleton\nHead of Digitalisation” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”81053″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline_circle” border_color=”white” css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Tracy Hewett\nHead of Education and Training” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”54057″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline_circle” border_color=”white” css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Anne Vessey\nHead of Marketing & Communications” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”10.35am – 11.35am: Top Insights from Light + Building 2026: feedback from EDA’s Highest-Rated Affiliate Exhibitors\, as voted by EDA Wholesaler Delegates” tab_id=”1774979260468-90fa0b8d-64c0″][vc_custom_heading text=”In March 2026\, the EDA led a senior delegation of wholesalers and supply chain leaders to Light + Building in Frankfurt. For UK wholesalers it was an opportunity to see emerging trends first-hand.” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=””][vc_single_image image=”90024″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Our delegates were asked which manufacturers impressed them most with their innovations\, and here they are.” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=””][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Innovation topic: Circuit Monitoring” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=””][vc_single_image image=”90043″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline_circle” border_color=”white” css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Andrew Ward\nTechnical Promotions\, Building Automation Solutions\, Smart Buildings\nABB” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=””][vc_single_image image=”87673″ img_size=”small” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Innovation topic: Floor Trunking Systems\, Grip Clamps\, and Fire-rated products” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=””][vc_single_image image=”90148″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline_circle” border_color=”white” css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Rob Kendrick\nCommercial Director\, Trench Ltd” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=””][vc_single_image image=”79107″ img_size=”small” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Innovation topic: Your Vision Our Light” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=””][vc_single_image image=”90044″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline_circle” border_color=”white” css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Peter Alexander\nHead of Sales UK and Ireland\nLedvance” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=””][vc_single_image image=”89763″ img_size=”small” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Innovation topic: Your Vision Our Light” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=””][vc_single_image image=”90046″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline_circle” border_color=”white” css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Gary Van Niekerk\nTrade Sales and Project Manager\nLedvance” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=””][vc_single_image image=”89763″ img_size=”small” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”11.35am – 11.50am: Refreshment Break” tab_id=”1775037575499-082642ec-f5b6″][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”11.50am – 12.50pm: Essentials for Wholesalers – what you need to know for your branch\, your business\, and your contractor customers. Panel Discussion.” tab_id=”1774979372068-61ee1280-832d”][vc_custom_heading text=”Essential insight to keep your business compliant and protected: our panellists will talk about a range of topics including your legal responsibilities under the UK Electrical Equipment Safety Regulations\, the 2026 amendments to the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations\, and changes to packaging legislation. \nQ&A session gives you plenty of time to ask questions and get the information you need to be the expert wholesaler that your contractor customers rely on.” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=””][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”89726″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline_circle” border_color=”white” css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Nick Hayler CEng MIET\nDirector of Member Services & Head of Building 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There are two entrances: one on Black Lion Street and one at the front of the hotel.\nSpaces are available on a first-come\, first-served basis and cannot be reserved in advance.\nWhen you enter\, you will receive a ticket from the machine. Please keep this ticket and present it at the hotel Front Desk when you check out or before leaving the car park.\nDelegates staying at the hotel benefit from a discounted rate of £29 for 24 hours. \nStandard rate: £5.20 per hour\nHeight restriction: 1.91 metres \nLifts to the hotel are located on levels -2 and -4.\nFor more details\, please visit the Lanes Car Park website.[/vc_message][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”Brighton”][vc_column]\n\n                \n                        \n                            2026/05/21 EDA Regional Business Forum\, Brighton\n                        \n                        Name(Required)\n                            \n                            \n                                                    First\n                                                    \n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                            Last\n                                                            \n                                                        \n                            \n                        Email(Required)\n                            \n                        PhoneJob title(Required)Organisation name(Required)Organisation TypeWholesalerManufacturerSolution providerService providerTraining providerIndustry BodiesTrade press & PR AgenciesCityHow did you hear about this event?Social MediaEDA communicationsWord of MouthRefer a FriendPast ParticipantOther\n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        \n                        \n[/vc_column][/vc_row]
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LOCATION:Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront\, Brighton\, United Kingdom\, BN1
CATEGORIES:All EDA Events,Forums
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