Graeme Trudgill, Chief Executive at BIBA, said: “In recent years, The BIBA Conference themes have been reflective or future focused. For 2026, we’re shifting the spotlight to the here and now. In a world where both our industry and the wider environment are evolving rapidly, now is the time to act – and, of course, time to plan your trip to Manchester Central for The BIBA Conference on 13 & 14 May!”

The beauty of ‘Time:To’ lies in its versatility as it’s an invitation to define what matters most to your business, perhaps it is:

• Time:To Connect – Find strength in collaborating with the industry and networking with peers.
• Time:To Support – deepen relationships with customers and provide them with security, clear information and with fair value.
• Time:To Engage – join BIBA’s approach of allyship by working with Government to support the UK’s economic growth, and with the regulator to deliver effective and proportionate regulation.
• Time:To Advise – the role of a regional broker has never been more important as a pillar of the community providing assistance and expertise.
• Time:To Inspire – nurturing the next generation of talent is essential to safeguarding the future of the industry.
• Time:To Protect – provide access for unusual or challenging risks and situations and equip businesses with the insurance they need to be more resilient.
• Time:To Broker – It’s time for brokers to do what they do best.

Conference Director, Emma Chapman, commented: “We’ve designed this theme to resonate with every part of the insurance community – what is it Time:To for you? Time:To energise your teams? Innovate with emerging risks? Build and grow your business? I’m excited to see how our exhibitors interpret ‘Time:To’, from their creative stand designs to bold marketing campaigns. This theme is about momentum and turning plans into progress. Time:To make it happen. Time:To join us in Manchester.”

The BIBA Conference is the World’s largest insurance broking event reuniting 9,900+ insurance professionals and 220+ exhibitors in Manchester in May. The Conference offers unparalleled networking and learning opportunities and alongside business development, delegates can enjoy a packed programme of sessions featuring industry leaders and celebrity speakers. The BIBA Conference welcomes back Aviva and Intact Insurance as Principal Sponsors.

The BIBA Conference 2026 – Time:To opens at 8:00am on 13 May and will finish at 4pm on 14 May at Manchester Central. Registered attendees can start networking early at the official launch event on 12 May from 3pm to 7pm.