Humber to host BPA Conference 2025

Associated British Ports (ABP) and Grimsby Fish Dock Enterprises Ltd are delighted to announce that the British Ports Association (BPA) Conference 2025 will be held in the Humber.

The conference is a prestigious annual event, attracting many industry leaders from across the maritime sector. Covering topics from the latest government policy to trends and innovation in the industry.

Simon Bird, Regional Director of the Humber ports said: “I’m delighted to see the BPA Conference returning to the Humber, the UK’s number gateway for trade with the world. The combination of the Humber’s ports leading roles in both trade and the energy transition make it an ideal location for this prestigious industry event.”

Andrew Dawes, Regional Director Designate of the Humber ports said: “Portsmouth delivered a fantastic event and we’re keen to build on that for next year in the Humber. We’re looking forward to hosting it alongside Grimsby Fish Dock Enterprises and welcoming everyone to the region for what will be an impressive showcase.”

Martyn Boyers, Chief Executive of Grimsby Fish Dock Enterprises Ltd, and chair of the BPA Fishing Ports Working Group, said: “As a long-standing member of the BPA and attendee at the Conferences, I am delighted that we can present a joint ‘BPA Humber Conference 2025’ with our friends at Associated British Ports.

Those of you who attended the Conference hosted by us in 2013 will remember a good event, so with that background, I am pleased that Grimsby Fish Dock and ABP have secured Forest Pines Hotel again as the single venue. We look forward to show casing the Humber and the incredible changes that have taken place in the Humber Ports since then.”

Richard Ballantyne, Chief Executive of the BPA said: “The British Ports Association is delighted that the Humber ports are collaborating as joint hosts for the BPA Conference 2025. This will be the 31st BPA Conference, and second time we will have visited the region following a memorable event in 2013.

“We are particularly excited that our members are uniting to highlight the importance of the Humber to both the maritime sector and the country as whole. As the UK’s largest port complex, the ports on the Humber are involved in a rich mix of activities including freight, passengers, offshore wind and fishing and we are pleased that the occasion will provide the opportunity to showcase its important role. Our Annual Conference is a national event which brings the ports sector together once a year in a different location and we look forward to seeing everyone there.”

The event will be held at the Forest Pines Hotel, Wrawby, from Wednesday 15^th to Thursday 16^th October.