SUMMARY - ECA West Midlands Business Day - Powering the West Midlands: 125 Years of Progress

Join fellow ECA Members and industry leaders for a morning of insight, discussion and networking focused on the key issues shaping the electrical contracting industry.

The programme features updates from ECA Senior Leadership, expert guidance on the Employment Rights Act, industry policy developments, business growth opportunities, and preparations for Martyn's Law. Attendees will also hear from regional skills leaders during a panel discussion on developing the future workforce across the West Midlands.

The event includes sponsor showcases from Ledvance and Milwaukee Tools, recognition of Member milestones as part of the 125th Anniversary celebrations of ECA West Midlands Region, and a keynote address from Olympic medallist Derek Redmond.

With plenty of opportunities to connect with peers throughout the day, this event offers valuable insight, practical advice and industry updates for electrical contractors and business leaders across the region.

08:00 – Registration, Networking & Breakfast Rolls

09:00 – Welcome & Introduction ECA West Midlands Regional Co-Chairmen

09:10 – ECA: Where We Are Now – And Where We Need to Be Andrew Eldred, ECA Managing Director

09:30 – Employment Rights Act: What it Means for Contractors Catherine Watt, ECA Employment & Skills Director

09:55 - Industry Insight: Challenges & Opportunities Rob Driscoll, ECA Director of Legal & Policy

10:15 – Sponsor Spotlight – Ledvance

10:30 - Coffee Break & Networking

10:45 - Skills for the West Midlands – Panel Discussion Keith Sanderson, Head of Education & Skills, with representatives from the West Midlands Combined Authority + Growth Hub: Supporting Business Growth & Success Keith Sanderson

11:30 – Martyn's Law – What Members Need to Know Justin Chapman, ECA Technical Manager

12:00 – Sponsor Spotlight – Milwaukee Tools

12:15 – Presidential Reflections & Keynote Introduction Glenn Grant, ECA President

12:30 – Resilience, Leadership & Overcoming Adversity Derek Redmond

13:30 – Networking Lunch & Event Close

*Timings subject to change