Kitchen retail buying group MHK UK will host its Annual General Meeting for members and prospective members on July 8 at the Belfry in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands.

This year’s motto “Go for Impact” will highlight the buying group’s commitments to empowering its members to succeed.

Attendees can expect a line-up of industry speakers, roundtable discussions, and an evening celebrating kitchen and bathroom design.

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It will include CEO of the British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) Damian Walters,  who will share the industry body’s thoughts on driving change and improving standards for the installation sector.

The AGM will also feature two roundtable discussion panels; “Supplier deep dive – how to tackle current challenges” and “Retailer deep dive – the secrets of success, which will be moderated by Lindsay Blair, an interiors journalist who contributes to The Times, Ideal Home, Build It and other homes titles.

Keynote speaker will be Alison Edgar MBE, an expert in improving performance inside organisations who will share her lessons on enhancing motivation, communication, and agility for enterprising retail members.

During an evening event of dinner and entertainment,  “The Golden Triangle” for Best Kitchen of 2024 plus a special xeno award for Best Showroom in the UK will be presented.

The UK meeting will round off a series of AGMs across Europe this summer in which over 75% of MHK’s overall members have met across Germany, The Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, France and Belgium.

According to MHK, it has reported its largest ever year-on-year membership growth, since the group was established 40 years ago.

The UK AGM will welcome current members, prospective members, as well as suppliers, industry partners and special guest speakers

Sales director for MHK UK David Morris commented: “The AGM is an opportunity for our members to make the most of the vast network of experts that MHK offers access to.

“It’s not just about the business insights; it’s about fostering relationships and sparking collaborations that can drive the industry forward as a whole and empower our members.

“The feedback we are getting from our members across Europe is that everyone is looking for community right now, especially whilst the economy is presenting its challenges.

“By coming together, we leverage our collective strength and expertise to overcome challenges and seize new opportunities in the kbb sector.”

He concluded: “We warmly encourage prospective retailers to get in touch if they’d like to attend the conference to see what MHK is about and learn first-hand from their peers of the benefits.”