2026 EVENTS CALENDAR
YSN Educational Session - Monday 29th June 2026
YSN In Person Event - Tuesday 2nd July 2026
YSN Educational Session - Monday 14th September 2026
YSN In Person Event - Wednesday 14th October 2026
YSN Educational Session - Monday 30th November 2026
RECENT EVENTS
Online Members Meetings and Educational Sessions Recorded & Available HERE
Friday, 3 July 2026 - 2pm - 2.45pm - Online Via Zoom
Young Storage Network (YSN) AGM
During the AGM, YSN shared an update on the past 12 months of activity along with a summary of the organisation's financial position, giving members a clear picture of the network's progress. The event also saw four new YSN board members appointed, marking an exciting step forward for the network's future direction.
Thursday 2nd July 2026 - 10am - 3pm - Astwood Storage / Omni Padel
YSN In Person Event at Omni Padel/Astwood Storage
This YSN In Person Event brought members together at Omni Padel/Astwood Storage in Redditch for a fun and engaging day combining networking with a bit of friendly competition. Attendees enjoyed a relaxed change of pace from the usual panel format, connecting with fellow self storage professionals over padel in a unique venue setting.
Monday 29 June 2026 - 11am - 12pm - Online Via Zoom
YSN Educational Session - Charging More, Losing Less: The Art of Price Increases
This YSN session brought together three experienced self storage operators for a candid, one-hour panel on one of the industry's hottest topics: price increases. Frederic de Ryckman de Betz, Mark Drummond and Rory Gibson shared real-world stories on timing, frequency and customer messaging, giving attendees practical tips for raising rates without driving up churn.
Monday 18 May 2026 - 11am - 12pm - Online Via Zoom
YSN Educational Session - Rising Leaders in Self Storage: Building, Buying & Scaling Fast
This YSN session brought together three exceptional self storage owner operators, all aged 40 and under, who are redefining what success looks like in the industry. Through candid, real world stories, the panel will explored three very different growth journeys.
Wednesday, 29 April 2026 - 18.30 - 19.30 - In-person event, Telford
YSN In-Person Members' Meeting - Conference Drinks Reception
This event brought together members of the Young Storage Network for an exclusive networking hour at the SSA UK Conference, providing an opportunity to connect with peers, share ideas, and build valuable industry relationships ahead of the Awards Dinner.
Monday 23 February 2026 - 11am - 12pm - Online Via Zoom
YSN Educational Session - From Blank Page to Big Picture: Creating Your Marketing Strategy
This session explored the difference between marketing strategy and tactics, using the 5Ms and 7Ps frameworks to help businesses identify their ideal clients, refine messaging, pricing, and promotion, and measure marketing success effectively.
Monday 26 January 2026 - 11am - 12pm - Online Via Zoom
YSN Educational Session - People Power: Managing Personalities & Performance in the Workplace
Our first 2026 YSN online session on 26th January 2026, where we were joined by Susanne Samuel, an experienced HR professional with over 20 years in the self-storage industry.
Monday 24 November 2025 11 am - 12 pm Online via Zoom
YSN Educational Session - Self Storage's Biggest C**k Ups
An unfiltered look at the self storage slip-ups that taught our industry's seasoned operators their most valuable lessons
With Speakers Edward Howard, Will Strivens, Tom Jarvis, Dean Daly and Michael Walker
Wednesday 29 October 2025 10 am to 4 pm
YSN In-Person Meeting - Clockwise Linley House, Dickinson St, Manchester
Full Days Programme of Events
Monday 15 September 11 am - 12 pm Online via Zoom
Educational Session: Unlocking 24/7 Service with AI
With Tom Hornby Further Speakers to be Confirmed
Thursday 24 July 2025 11am - 12 pm Online via Zoom
Strategic Pricing: Using Intelligent Pricing Models and How to Successfully Implement Them
With Rennie Schafer and Dave Davies
Thursday 19 June 2025 3pm - 7.30pm
YSN In-Person Meeting Kings Cross, London
Breaking the Mould: Innovation, Branding and Growth
With Frederic de Ryman de Betz and Willam Sowerby of HOLD Storage
Sponsored by Cleveland Containers
Monday 19 May 2025 11am - 12pm
YSN Educational Session Online via Zoom
Manned vs Unmanned Stores Panel Session
Including ID Checking and Converting Enquiries