Name: SSA UK Conference 2026
Start: 2026-04-29T08:15:00
End: 2026-04-30T23:59:00
Location: Telford International Centre

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Venue - location, facilities, refreshments
Pre-conference information and booking process
Annual Industry Awards Dinner (if applicable)
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Opening & Welcome - Conference Chair – Matt Barbet
Keynote Day One – Bruce Daisley
Association Update – Simon Forrester and Helen Bourke
Economic Outlook - Trevor Williams
UK Annual Industry Report Launch – Steffan Morgan/Daryl Perry/Simon Forrester
Panel: Future Focus - The Next Chapter for Self Storage
Elevating the Customer Journey: Expert Insights – Daniel Brown
Unlocking Value with Revenue Management and Payments in Self Storage – Jez Lee
Congratulations, You’re a Tech Company Now (Whether You Like It or Not) – Gavin Shields
Opening & Welcome - Conference Chair – Matt Barbet
Keynote Day Two – Stefanie Sword-Williams
Panel: Maximising Your Value: How Buyers and Investors See Your Site
Business Rates Update – Brian Rees
What AI Tools Are Gen Z Self Storage Owners Using? – Hunter Webb
Panel: What Will AI in Self Storage Look Like in 10 Years?
Panel: The Future of Self Storage Architecture
Panel: Creative Marketing
Combating Criminal Activity - Rob Dovey

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Converting Space for Self Storage – Bill Brennan
Raising Finance to Buy a Self Storage Business – Tom Joy
MLA-Approved Locksmiths: Why It Matters – Justin Freeman
How to Choose a Management System That’s Right for You – Dan O’Sullivan
Transforming Spaces: From Traditional Business to Self Storage Success – David McCutcheon
Getting to Grips with Site Security – Ben Kelly
Optimising Site Selection and Use – Paul Whittaker
Getting the Phone Ringing: Driving Enquiries and Bookings for Self Storage Operators – Rachel Hand
Considering Your End Game – Matteo Timpani
Planning for Self Storage – Mike Cole
How to Manage the Auctions and Clearance Process of Customers’ Goods in Self Storage – Andy Marks
How SSA UK Can Help You Start and Thrive – Emma Greenwood and Stephen Ramage
Modernisation and Tech-Driven Efficiency in Self Storage – David Hughes
Risk Management – Amy King
Scaling from Your First to Multiple Sites – James Bonny
The Business Finance Lifecycle – Alex Henney
Disaster Management - Alison Gallagher-Hughes
AI in Your Customer Interactions – Tim Brant Coles
Add-On Sales and Upselling: Maximising Revenue in Self Storage Operations – Lucy Maidman
External Storage Update: Supply and Pricing Insights – Sarah Manning
Looking After Your Self Storage Facility – Ricky Williams
Turning Empty Ground into Gold: Monetising Caravan & RV Storage – Becci Bailey
Top 5 Tax Issues for New Self Storage Businesses: Reliefs, Allowances, and More – Trevor Ling
Recruiting, Training & Retaining Your Team – Susanne Samuel

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