Independent builders merchant buying organisation NMBS has announced the dates and venue for its bi-annual Conference, which will be held in Spain from June 11-14 2026.
The theme for the conference, which will be hosted by TV presenter Jake Humphrey, is Beyond the Expected. NMBS commercial director Andy Hextall launched the event on June 14th to delegates at the BMF Conference in Barcelona. He said that the focus will be on productivity, innovation, efficiency, and the growth opportunities afforded by the burgeoning renewables and retrofit markets.
Humphrey is the co-founder, with former F1 driver David Coulthard, of the TV production company Whisper TV, and the host of the High Performance Podcast. He will give a keynote speech at the conference, focusing on high performance culture.
The conference will be held at the Melia Villaitana, near Alicante.

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