The Kbsa has announced that leading business futurist and thought leader Kate Ancketill will present the keynote speech at the 2022 Kitchen and Bathroom conference.

Kate is founder at GDR Creative Intelligence, a London based retail trend consultancy, delivering the insight that unlocks and empowers innovation. She works with researchers, insight professionals and consultants to generate highly curated storylines on innovation within global retail with a short to medium-term focus.

With more than 21 years of experience in trends affecting business sectors and consumer behaviour, Kate shares her visionary insights around the world. She is the innovation partner to around 30 of the world’s largest consumer brands, supplying market leading consultancy and professional speaking to P&G, Tesco, Waitrose, Target, Sephora, Microsoft and Google. In 2017, she was the keynote speaker on trends at the world’s largest retail conference, the National Retail Federation in January 2017 in New York.

Kbsa national chair Richard Hibbert said, “Kate will provide a not to be missed opportunity to hear about the future of retail. Her expertise and skills are highly regarded globally, and the presentation promises to be eye-opening, informative and inspirational.”

The Kbsa Conference 2022, is open to all independent retailers, not just Kbsa members. It will be held on Wednesday 28 September 2022 at The Belfry Hotel & Resort, West Midlands.

Click here for more details and a booking form.

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