The Scottish Wholesale Association’s Connex Conference will return 28th May with the theme of ‘Supply, Sustain, Support’ consistent with the recent SWA publication ‘Championing Scotland’s Food and Drink Wholesalers’, produced ahead of the Scottish Parliament election.
The event, which follows lasts year’s annual conference in Aberdeen, will shine a spotlight on the most pressing topics impacting the wholesale sector – from shifting consumer behaviour and disruptive market entrants to the policy, sustainability, skills, and technology changes transforming how businesses and the wholesale channel operate.
With a look to the future, the conference – called Connex, meaning ‘connect, to become joined or united’ – will equip attendees with the knowledge and insights to take advantage of emerging opportunities for Scotland and consider how the channel could reposition to thrive in the face of challenges such as the double threat of global conflict and global warming, coupled with changing consumer needs.
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SWA chief executive Colin Smith said: “Following last year’s first new-format conference, we have drawn on feedback to curate this packed programme for our 2026 Connex Conference as we strive to ensure that the event remains relevant to members, suppliers and stakeholders. It will also provide a valuable platform for networking by creating an environment that is conducive to encouraging discussion and sharing information – something SWA members have told us they want.
“We will announce our full list of speakers and panel participants in the coming weeks but as space is limited, I would encourage you to secure your spot as soon as possible to ensure that you can be part of an event that promises to inspire and empower.”
