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Lord Sugar to address BIBA conference

BIBA has confirmed the keynote speakers for its annual conference, which will be held at Manchester Central on 11 and 12 May.
Greg Case, President and CEO of Aon, and explorer Ed Stafford will be joined by Lord Alan Sugar of ‘The Apprentice’.
Following the success of the new two-day format last year, 2011’s BIBA conference will feature four keynote sessions, including a debate on regulatory changes chaired by the journalist and broadcaster Andrew Neil.
The theme for this year’s conference is ‘Opportunities in Adversity’. BIBA Chief Executive Eric Galbraith believes that many brokers are used to difficult trading conditions. “The challenges of the wider economy could be a great opportunity for some to rise to the top,” he said.
There were more than 4,000 people at last year’s conference, including 2,340 brokers and 170 exhibitors.
Look out for Hiscox in Manchester, especially after it won the ‘Best Stand Design’ award at last year’s conference at the ExCel in London.
For more information, or to book a ticket, visit www.campaignpartners.co.uk/biba