In just over a month, the ACS Safe and Responsible Retailing Conference will give you everything you need to know about regulations that are going to affect your business this year.
Taking place on the 12th March at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, the conference will equip you with the knowledge to tackle changes to recycling regulations and vaping and tobacco laws, as well as getting the latest on the future of digital proof of age and how it could be adopted in stores.
The Safe and Responsible Retailing Conference will also see the launch of the 2025 Crime Report, revealing the extent of crimes like theft, abuse, burglary and fraud against the convenience sector and setting out real examples of what works to reduce the impact of crime in convenience and the wider community.
Sessions on the day include:
- Launch of the 2025 Crime Report – How has crime affected the sector over the last year?
- Reset on Retail Crime – What can retailers do to prevent crime against their business?
- Vaping and Tobacco – Be ready for the disposable vaping ban and new measures in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill on the 1 June.
- The Future of Age Verification – Prepare your business for accepting digital ID.
We are also delighted to confirm that Rt Hon Sir David Hanson, the Minister of State at the Home Office will be providing a video message to the conference.
Our expert line-up of speakers includes:
- Rt Hon Sir David Hanson, Minister of State (video message)
- Katy Bourne, Police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex
- Sarah Hounsome, Training Co-ordinator, James Hall
- Dr Andrew O’Brien, Biometrics Product Manager, Innovative Technology
- Oscar Jaffer, Practice Director, Fujitsu
- Joanne Cook, Senior Trading Standards Officer, Surrey County Council
- Iona Blake, Europe Security Manager - Mobility & Convenience, BP
Following the conference is our unmissable Hosted One2Ones, where retailers and suppliers will be able to engage in a series of quick-fire meetings to take their business relationships to the next level. Come and join us at the amazing Tattu restaurant, located just a little walk away from the theatre.
Stay informed, get prepared, and don't miss out! Book your place for the Safe & Responsible Retailing Conference and Hosted One2Ones here: https://www.acs.org.uk/events/safe-and-responsible-retailing-conference-2025-hosted-one2ones
