FWD Live! 2026 with keynote Joe Wicks

Join us on Thursday 11 June 2026 at the Crowne Plaza, Stratford-upon-Avon for the wholesale sector’s flagship annual conference; a full day of insight, inspiration and industry connection.

This year’s event is bigger and more interactive than ever, designed so you can bring colleagues, split across breakout sessions and get maximum value for your business.

This is the wholesale event of the year – don’t miss out.

Headline keynote: Joe Wicks

We’re delighted to welcome Joe Wicks MBE – The Body Coach as our 2026 keynote speaker. In conversation, Joe will share his insights on:

Health trends and changing consumer behaviour
The power of influence and brand engagement
Building resilience and long-term success
What it all means for food, drink and wholesale

Joe’s energy, insight and real-world perspective promise to make this a standout session.

A day built around your priorities

FWD Live! 2026 will focus on our core theme:
Building a Resilient Wholesale Sector

The programme combines big-picture thinking with practical action:

Expert-led morning conference sessions
Choice of interactive breakout workshops
Key themes including cyber security, AI, sustainability, retail and foodservice insight, marketing and resilient teams
Networking with wholesalers, suppliers and industry leaders
Sponsor Hub showcasing the latest ideas and opportunities
Lunch, evening drinks reception and dinner

You’ll leave with fresh thinking, practical takeaways and valuable new connections.

Book your places today

Bring your colleagues and make the most of the full programme. With multiple breakout themes running across the day, extra delegates mean you can cover more sessions and take more insight back to your business.

Look out for more programme details added as we get closer to June 2026.

With thanks to the companies supporting FWD Live! 2026 and demonstrating their commitment to a resilient wholesale sector.

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