Spring Convention

Spring Convention 21-23 April 2023 @ Harper Adams University, Shropshire, TF10 8NB

Thank you all for attending the convention in 2022!

Presentations from Spring Convention 2021, are available on the BBKA YouTube Channel and several lectures from 2022 will be added over coming months

Success of BBKA's first face-to-face Spring Convention in three years

Despite uncertainties relating to Covid, the 2022 Spring Convention at Harper Adams University in Shropshire proved popular Read more

Spring Convention Lecturers

Thanks to the speakers involved, several of the lectures will shortly be available on the BBKA YouTube channel Read more

BBKA Spring Convention 2022

Making the most of the BBKA Spring Convention 8 - 10 April 2022 Read more

BBKA Spring Convention 2021 Presentations

With thanks to the presenters involved, the BBKA is delighted to bring you several of the presentations from the 2021 Spring Convention. Read more

Past Spring Convention Programmes

The BBKA Spring Convention is an annual event. The past programmes are available to download and enjoy! Read more

Prof Tom Seeley 2020 Spring Convention videos

Many of you have asked for videos of the lectures you would have seen at the Spring Convention. Prof Tom Seeley has sent three, they have all been sponsored by C.B. Dennis Trust & Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers. Read more

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