Destination 2027
Schedule
Tue Feb 03 2026 at 11:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
The Coton Centre | Tamworth, EN
About this Event
In addition to Andrew, Debbie and Cathal confirmed speakers include Tanya Pepin (MD
TWC), John Kinney (CEO Unitas), Coral Rose (Co-Chair TWG), Jess Douglas (Joint MD TWG),
Martin Ward (MD Country Range). Representatives from Creed Catering, Caterforce and
Blakemore will be involved on the day.
Last year, the conference was supported by 150 attendees representing key suppliers, retailers
and wholesalers, service providers plus trade press reporters.
To confirm sponsorship, buy tickets or request additional information please contact Clare
Bocking: [email protected]
This is a charity conference with profits raised supporting MAG - The Mines Advisory Group.
Neil Turton Consulting (the company of Neil Turton - ride founder) is acting as promoter of this event on a zero-profit/income basis. All invoices will be from Neil Turton Consulting and all funds will be transferred to MAG.
Agenda
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Arrivals
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:45 AM
VIP Breakfast for all sponsors to meet speakers
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:10 AM
Immediate Impact MD & Women in Wholesale Chair
Host: Clare Bocking
🕑: 11:10 AM - 11:35 AM
Central Co-op CEO
Host: Debbie Robinson
Info: Thinking globally to win locally - how Central Co-op are driving sustainable growth.
🕑: 11:35 AM - 11:55 AM
TWC MD
Host: Tanya Pepin
Info: Insight for action - tech & trends for 2027
🕑: 11:55 AM - 12:20 PM
Owner of Jules Convenience
Host: Julie Kaur
Info: From counter to community: how Julie became the beating heart of Telford
🕑: 12:20 PM - 12:45 PM
Unitas Wholesale Ltd CEO
Host: John Kinney
Info: Fitter, faster, further: Unitas 2027
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:45 PM
Networking lunch
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:10 PM
Bidcorp UK CEO
Host: Andrew Selley
Info: Does it make the Boat go Faster? Navigating through turbulent times
🕑: 02:10 PM - 02:35 PM
The Wholesale Group
Host: Jess Douglas & Coral Rose
Info: Innovate, share and thrive for the future
🕑: 02:35 PM - 03:00 PM
Country Range CEO
Host: Martin Ward
Info: Powerful relationships in a digital age
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:20 PM
Networking break and silent auction
🕑: 03:20 PM - 03:45 PM
Henderson Foodservice Ltd MD
Host: Cathal Geoghegan
Info: Quality, collaboration and service
🕑: 03:45 PM - 03:55 PM
Bikes Against Bombs Founders
Host: Neil Turton
Info: Why we ride
🕑: 03:55 PM - 04:00 PM
Immediate Impact MD & Women in Wholesale Chair
Host: Clare Bocking
Info: Closing words
Where is it happening?
The Coton Centre, Comberford Road, Tamworth, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 321.56
