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Wondering
where to stay? Take advantage of our special room rates
If you haven't yet booked your accommodation, we have reserved a limited number of rooms at
preferential rates. Take a look at the six
varied options and secure your room directly with the
hotel of your choice by quoting the booking reference
listed on our website. The availability of
rooms with preferential rates will be limited from mid March onwards.
We therefore recommend that you make your reservations at the
earliest opportunity.
NextGen Early Birds
For BCO NextGen members (those
aged 35 and under), nearly three quarters of our heavily discounted
Early Bird tickets have been booked. Once these are gone, the
full ticket price will apply. For the first time in 2022, there is a
NextGen programme, including a 5k Running Tour, Wellness Lunch,
Mentoring, and alternative networking sessions. Book your place or find out about membership and how to apply.
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This week, we are celebrating the amazing women
in our industry as part of International Women’s Day and Women in
Construction week; giving us the perfect opportunity to shine the
spotlight on the outstanding women speaking at the Discussion Sessions during the
BCO Conference in June:
Joanne Roney OBE: Chief
Executive of Manchester City Council since April 2017, Joanne is
driving the Council through the fundamental changes to Health and
Social Care. In 2009 she was awarded an OBE for services to
local government, and in September 2021 was named the Local Authority
Chief Executive of the Year at the annual MJ (Municipal Journal)
Awards.
Becca Heron: Strategic Director of Growth
and Development at Manchester City Council. Becca has a
key role in the delivery of the ambitions set out in the Our
Manchester strategy, leading the city’s recovery following the
pandemic, building on the successes of the last two decades to drive
inclusive growth that will ensure the city continues to be one of the
most exciting destinations in Europe to live, work and play.
Rt Hon. Ruth Davidson MSP: Ruth is a journalist, broadcaster, author and
politician. She served for eight years as leader of the Scottish
Conservatives, during which time she transformed the party’s
prospects, leading to its greatest electoral results in 35 years. As
the first openly gay leader of a major political party in the UK, and
the first party leader to give birth while in office, Ruth has broken
barriers throughout her time in public life.
Bronwen Maddox: Director of the Institute for
Government, the think tank that aims to improve the effectiveness of
government. Bronwen previously served as Editor and CEO of the
influential current affairs magazine, Prospect – which both explains
City thinking to policy makers and helps the financial community navigate
the geo-political landscape. Born in the US, Bronwen is also
author of the acclaimed In Defence of America.
Despina Katsikakis: Global
Head of Workplace at Cushman & Wakefield. For over 35 years
Despina has led innovation, research and implementation of
transformative workplace environments for global corporates and
exemplary real estate developments for investors
worldwide. Despina is the BCO Junior Vice President and
regularly lectures, whilst also writing and contributing to media,
research and publications on the future of the workplace.
Learn more and read their full biographies here.
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Secure your
place at this year's Cycle Challenge
There are a limited number of places available for
the BCO Cycle Challenge 2022. Don't miss the opportunity to
join us on a spectacular ride, exploring the
beautiful scenery of the Chilterns and Northamptonshire,
before cycling through the West Midlands, Cannock Chase AONB
and then onto Stafford before
making the final stage of the ride to the conference in
Manchester. The ride is fully supported by a professional
cycle support company, with the emphasis being on completing the
challenge together, whilst networking and socialising with
like-minded people from the industry. Nobody gets left behind and
stronger riders will always be on hand to support.
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