On Thursday 9 October, the BVRLA Leasing Broker Conference will take place at Coventry’s Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre (AMTC). The packed agenda is designed to help brokers navigate today’s regulatory challenges while seizing fresh opportunities for growth.
This year’s theme, ‘Scaling Smart: Business Growth in a Regulated Landscape’, sets the tone for a day of insights, inspiration, and practical takeaways. From regulatory updates and market outlooks to customer insights and business growth strategies, highlights of the programme include:
- The Road Ahead – CEO Toby Poston opens the conference with reflections on his first nine months in post, alongside a forward-looking vision for the sector.
- Broker Insights Live – a candid panel of leasing brokers discussing the realities of today’s market and where the greatest opportunities lie.
- Regulatory Insights – The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s Costas Pittas will deliver a 20-minute update on the evolving regulatory landscape, followed by a 10 minute ‘In Conversation’ with the BVRLA’s Legal and Compliance Director Shashi Maharaj exploring practical ways brokers can prepare.
- Profit Through Product Innovation – Chaired by the BVRLA’s Member Services Director Simon Tebbutt, an expert panel will explore how diversifying products and services can unlock new revenue streams and strengthen customer relationships.
- Economic Outlook – Glynn Jones from the Bank of England offers a clear picture of the wider forces shaping the market.
- Women in Brokering – A session spotlighting the positive impact of the Broker News mentor programme and how members can get involved.
The agenda also features a session on new car price trends, lightning talks on inclusive recruitment and learning and development, a panel discussion on customer expectations, and a keynote from OEM sponsor Chery UK. The day will conclude with networking opportunities, giving delegates the chance to connect with peers, speakers, and industry leaders.
For leasing broker members who have not yet registered, more information and booking details can be found at LeasingBrokerConference.co.uk.
The 2025 Conference is supported by Chery UK as headline sponsor. Broker News returns as media partner, with further support from partners Fleet Procure, INEOS Grenadier, leasing.com, and Tracker.
