Welcome to the NMBS
All Industry Conference
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Dedicated to Building, Plumbing, Heating, Hardware and Timber Merchants, the popular NMBS Conference is back for 2024 with another stunning destination….
Cyprus in the Mediterranean.
The dates for the conference are
Thursday 6th – Sunday 9th June.
The focused business programme will combine current subjects, interesting keynote speakers and structured sessions so that delegates can tailor the conference to their own needs and requirements and take something away which can be implemented into their own businesses.
Like previous years the emphasis is on the working conference however the programme will allow plenty of time to enjoy your surroundings, socialise and indulge with group dinners and enjoy the stunning scenery in this beautiful part of the world.
seeing you there.
Destination
Limassol is the second-largest city in Cyprus and offers a variety of attractions and experiences. With its stretches of sandy coastline, picturesque Old Town and abundance of historical sites and landmarks, what better place for the NMBS Conference 2024?
The city boasts a beautiful promenade that stretches along the coast. Lined with palm trees, it offers scenic views and a lively atmosphere with numerous bars, cafes, and restaurants. Similarly, Limassol Marina is a popular modern waterfront spot for leisure and entertainment, with even more shops, restaurants, and impressive yachts.
Cyprus is renowned for its delicious cuisine, and Limassol is no exception, so indulge in traditional Cypriot dishes such as souvlaki, halloumi cheese and moussaka. To top it off, Limassol is situated in close proximity to many wineries, offering wine enthusiasts the chance to try out the island’s excellent wines.
We look forward to welcoming you to Cyprus soon.
Facts
- LanguageGreek but English is widely spoken.
- Flight TimeApprox 4.5 hours from UK.
- WeatherJune’s average temperature is 26°C.
- Time Difference2 hours ahead of the UK’s time.
- CurrencyEuro (€) £1.00 = €1.15 (June 2023).
- PassportA full British passport is required valid for the duration of your stay.
Hotel
After less than one year of the hotel opening its doors, we will be staying at the brand new City of Dreams Mediterranean Resort in the heart of Limassol, Cyprus.
The City of Dreams is set to be Europe’s first integrated resort, where premium hotel meets majestic casino. The stylish resort offers a variety of exceptional facilities to make your visit truly memorable. Including a state-of-the-art fitness centre, rejuvenating spa, and the largest pool complex on the island. Not to mention the impressive 5 dining options. This hotel really has it all, so that you don’t even need to leave it!
Facilities
484 premium rooms and suites
5 On-site restaurants
Largest resort pools area in Cyprus
3 On-site bars
Flights
Outbound to Naples
| UK Airport | Out | In | Airline | Operates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds | 06:30 | 06:30 | Jet2 | Wed & Sun |
| Manchester | 06:30 | 06:30 | Ryanair | Wed & Sun |
| Manchester | 06:30 | 06:30 | Jet2 | Wed & Sun |
| Edinburgh | 06:30 | 06:30 | Jet2 | Wed & Sun |
| Edinburgh | 06:30 | 06:30 | EasyJet | Wed & Sun |
| Glasgow | 06:30 | 06:30 | Jet2 | Wed & Sun |
| Birmingham | 06:30 | 06:30 | Jet2 | Wed & Sun |
| Bristol | 06:30 | 06:30 | EasyJet | Wed & Sun |
| Liverpool | 06:30 | 06:30 | EasyJet | Wed & Sun |
| Belfast | 06:30 | 06:30 | Jet2 | Wed & Sun |
| Stansted | 06:30 | 06:30 | Ryanair | Wed & Sun |
| Stansted | 06:30 | 06:30 | Jet2 | Wed & Sun |
| Luton | 06:30 | 06:30 | EasyJet | Wed & Sun |
| Gatwick | 06:30 | 06:30 | EasyJet | Wed & Sun |
Outbound to Naples
| UK Airport | Out | In | Airline | Operates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds | 06:30 | 06:30 | Jet2 | Wed & Sun |
| Manchester | 06:30 | 06:30 | Ryanair | Wed & Sun |
| Manchester | 06:30 | 06:30 | Jet2 | Wed & Sun |
| Edinburgh | 06:30 | 06:30 | Jet2 | Wed & Sun |
| Edinburgh | 06:30 | 06:30 | EasyJet | Wed & Sun |
| Glasgow | 06:30 | 06:30 | Jet2 | Wed & Sun |
| Birmingham | 06:30 | 06:30 | Jet2 | Wed & Sun |
| Bristol | 06:30 | 06:30 | EasyJet | Wed & Sun |
| Liverpool | 06:30 | 06:30 | EasyJet | Wed & Sun |
| Belfast | 06:30 | 06:30 | Jet2 | Wed & Sun |
| Stansted | 06:30 | 06:30 | Ryanair | Wed & Sun |
| Stansted | 06:30 | 06:30 | Jet2 | Wed & Sun |
| Luton | 06:30 | 06:30 | EasyJet | Wed & Sun |
| Gatwick | 06:30 | 06:30 | EasyJet | Wed & Sun |
Conference Itinerary
Day One
Thursday
6th June
Social Activities taking place sponsored by Polypipe, Velux & Knauf Insulation
| 19:30 | Welcome Drinks in the Sorrento Lounge and dinner in the Citrus Garden Drinks sponsored by Marsh Industries Welcome Dinner sponsored by SIG |
Day Two
Friday
7th June
| 07:00 - 08:45 | Breakfast in L’Alba |
| 08:45 | Delegates assemble in Main Plenary room - Sirene |
| 09:00 | Welcome from Conference Host David Meade Conference Host sponsored by Worcester Bosch |
| 09:30 | NMBS Welcome and NMBS Future Matters - Chris Hayward |
| 09:30 | Changing Economics - The UK Economy in a post pandemic world - David Smith |
| 09:30 | Creation of High Performing Cultures - Damian Hughes |
| 09:30 | Speed up Success - Sophie Devonshire |
| 09:30 | Coffee Break |
| 09:30 | Driving Digital - eCommerce, digital & data in the Building Material Sector - George Brickwood |
| 09:30 | Online or Over-the-Counter: Inside the Future of Retailing Building Materials - Tom Diplock |
| 09:30 | How Smart Phone Technology can enable the Tradesman - Hover App – Miad Ballia |
| 09:30 | OnePlace – how it can help drive growth & efficiency for merchants & suppliers – Andy Hextall |
| 09:30 | Tech Talks – Intact/Kerridge and ECI/eCommonSense |
| 09:30 | Question & Answers Session with George Brickwood, Tom Diplock, Andy Hextall, Intact, Kerridge and ECI |
| 09:30 | Sustainability within the Construction Sector – Giles Bradford |
| 09:30 | Summary and close for the Day Lunch in San Antonio |
Evening at leisure for optional dine around or own arrangements
Day Three
Saturday
8th June
| 07:00 - 08:45 | Breakfast in L’Alba |
| 08:45 | Delegates assemble in Nettuno 1- 3 |
| 09:30 | Meet the Merchant Session |
| 09:30 | Coffee Break |
| 09:30 | BMF Conference 2023 - John Newcomb |
| 09:30 | Extraordinary High Performance in Challenging Times - David Meade |
| 09:30 | Power of the Mind - psychology, performance & continuous improvement - Matthew Syed Sponsored by Marshalls |
| 09:30 | Summary and close Lunch in L’Alba |
| 09:30 | Pre-Dinner drinks served in The Citrus Gardens Sponsored by Metabo & Hikoki |
| 09:30 | Dinner Served around Pool Area Sponsored by The Keystone Group |
Packages
Early Bird Offer
£949
Per person for the first two people from each member company.
Early Bird Discount available until 31st August 2023 – subject to availability with the special offer being restricted to the FIRST 50 COMPANIES ONLY – so please don’t delay and book today!
Full Delegate Offer
£1099
Per person will apply for each person thereafter from each company.
The NMBS Conference ground package includes:
3 night’s accommodationCheck in 6th June and depart on 9th June 2024. Includes buffet breakfast in a standard double or twin room.
(There will be a supplement for single room occupancy.)
Welcome buffet dinnerThursday 6th June 2024.
All the conference sessionsOn Friday and Saturday, including a buffet lunch on both days.
Meet the Merchant & Masterclass sessions.
Gala DinnerSaturday 8th June 2024.
Essential information
Climate
June in Cyprus has highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
Conference Information & Registration Desk
Opening times:
Wednesday 5th June 12:00 – 19:30
Thursday 6th June 09:00 – 19:30
Friday 7th June 08:00 onwards
Saturday 8th June 08:00 onwards
Currency, Cash & Credit Cards
The currency in Cyprus is the Euro (€).
The current exchange rate is £1.00 = €1.17.
We would advise that you obtain Euros prior to departing the UK, however you will be able to exchange money locally and at the hotel.
Dietary Requirements
If any dietary requirements have been made known to us in advance, we will endeavour to ensure catering departments have been advised and special meals are prepared for you. Some food services will be in the style of a buffet and you will need to make yourself known to a member of staff. Should you suffer from any severe allergies, please inform a member of the waiting staff or the First Event team so we can clarify what you are able to eat.
Dress Code
During conference – Smart/casual
Evening dinners – Smart/casual
Electricity
Cyprus operates a ‘Type G’ 3 pin plug socket, same as the UK plugs so an adaptor will not be required.
Emergency Contacts
In the event of an emergency, please contact one of the Event Team
Krisztina Maros +44 7877 256 310
Holly Bedford +44 7500 122 868
Extras
A copy of your credit card will be requested on check in at the hotel and any additional extras added to your room account must be settled prior to departure.
Gratuities
Service charges are not usually added to bills. A 10-15% gratuity is suggested.
Hotel Check In/Check Out Times
Official check in time – 2pm
Official check out time – 12pm
Should you be arriving on an earlier flight, please advise us and we will do all we can to ensure your room is ready on arrival.
Insurance & Medical
Travel insurance is NOT included in the conference package. It is essential that you and your partner have adequate travel insurance for the duration of the trip. Please ensure you have a copy of your policy when travelling in case of an emergency.
Language
The language spoken in Cyprus is Greek and Turkish.
Passport
- For travel to Cyprus, your passport must be less than 10 years old on the day that you enter. Please check from the issue date rather than the expiry date.
- Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave. Any questions about this at all please contact the
event team – nmbs@firstevent.co.uk
Responsibility Disclaimer
NMBS and First Event will not accept responsibility for the consequences or costs arising from the non-compliance with the customs or laws of Cyprus.
NMBS and First Event cannot take responsibility for injuries sustained whilst taking part in any sport activities during the event. Please ensure you have correct travel insurance to cover such activities.
Security
All rooms in the hotel have a free safe. Please use these to store any valuables. NMBS and First Event cannot accept any responsibility for lost or stolen items.
Telephone
Calls to Cyprus – please add 00357 to the beginning of the number.
Calls to the UK – please add 0044 to the beginning of the number.
Terms and conditions
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations are not encouraged and will be processed on a case by case basis.
- Cancellation of participation on or before 31st October 2023 – a £100.00 administration fee per person will be retained.
- Cancellation of participation from 1st November 2023 until the 31st December 2023 will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
- Cancellation of participation from 1st January 2024 onwards will incur 100% cancellation fees.
Requests to cancel should be by email to:
nmbs@firstevent.co.uk
Data Protection
By completing the registration form for this event, you are giving your consent that the personal data contained therein may be used to assist NMBS in supporting you and your organisation through the provision of advice and consultancy, to inform you of relevant events, to manage the issue of any documentation you may request and to administrator your registration for the 2024 Conference.
Please note that NMBS may request a contractor to support these activities and process the data on our behalf. However, use of your personal data will only be authorised for the purposes indicated above and will be lawfully processed according to the Data Protection Act 1998.
Speakers
David Meade
Conference Host
David Meade
Conference Host
David Meade
Conference Host
Sponsors
Headline Sponsor
Key sponsors
Platinum sponsors
Gold sponsors
Activities
This year we have an array of activities available exclusively to NMBS All-industry Conference participants that showcase the culture, traditions and gastronomy that the beautiful region of Sorrento has to offer.
Activities are subject to availability and are on a first come first served basis.
Day trip to Capri
Thursday 16th June
Biking tour
Thursday 16th June
Amalfi drive
Friday 17th June
Pompeii tour
Saturday 18th June
The activites are sponsored by:
Contact us
For sponsorship at the 2024 conference and general NMBS member queries please contact:
Sam Hunt
NMBS Event Manager
Email: sam.hunt@nmbs.co.uk
For 2024 Conference delegate registration and payment queries please contact:
NMBS Event Team
Tel: +447877256310
Email: NMBS@firstevent.co.uk