Panel: Future Focus - The Next Chapter for Self Storage

12.40pm – 1.30pm BST, Wednesday 29 April 2026 ‐ 50 mins

Room: The Ludlow Suite

Members' Conference Session

Chaired by Matt Barbet
Speakers: Jimmy Gibson, Big Yellow plus others

As the self storage industry undergoes rapid transformation, this panel brings together leading voices to explore the forces reshaping the sector and the opportunities emerging for operators of all sizes. The discussion will cover the next wave of technology, changing customer expectations, the evolution of tech-enabled and specialised roles, and the strategies needed to sustain UK growth in an increasingly competitive market. It will also examine shifts in M&A activity, new entrants, expansion trends, and the wider investment climate. Delegates will gain a clear view of where the industry is heading and the strategic choices that will shape the next chapter for UK self storage.