Annual Meetings & Gala Ball - 85th Anniversary

22 November 2024

We are delighted to announce that for our special 85th Anniversary event, we will be returning to the excellent Aldwark Manor Estate, York!

Full details will be announced nearer the date, and below is a summary of what guest enjoyed in 2023...

Annual Meetings and AGM 2023

The format of our Annual Meetings and AGM includes networking, keynote speakers, AGM and then onto lunch for more networking and an opportunity to relax with fellow members.

2023 Keynote Speakers

• Valve World Expo 2024 is the 13th International Valve Trade Fair & Conference taking place in Dusseldorf 3-5 December. Daniel Ryfisch will be explaining why this is the world's leading trade fair for industrial valves: innovation platform, industry meeting point and trend barometer.
• Jeremy Leonard, Managing Director of Global Industry Services: Oxford Economics will be delivering his assessment on the findings of the brand new and eagerly awaited Oxford Economics/BVAA Global Valve Market Outlook (FREE to access for BVAA members): Valve Market Forecast.
• Dr Jon Stammers is the Theme Lead for Data, Connectivity and AI within the AMRC's Integrated Manufacturing Group and will be speaking on the subject of: AI and Manufacturing - should we believe the hype?
• Cohort 6 of the BVAA Future Leaders Programme will give the association an insight into the topics they have covered and how their learnings have impacted and improved their way of navigating leadership

Awards and Gala Ball 2023

Guests enjoyed a champagne reception, a flutter at the casino (in aid of Bowel Cancer UK) and Award Presentations before a fabulous dinner, entertainment and dancing the night away!

Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors:

• Rotork
• Corrosion Resistant Materials
• KOSO Kent Introl
• Valve-Kits

Watch this space for more details on how we will be celebrating our 85th Anniversary, or contact Sophie Keene at sophie@bvaa.org.uk, call 01295 221 270.

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