Bacta will be hosting its North-West Regional Meeting,on Tuesday 28th April at 12:00pm at the ARE Expo taking place at the Cotton Sheds, Victoria Warehouse, Manchester.
Hosted during the show, the meeting will bring together members of the Bacta National Council alongside operators and industry stakeholders from across the region. It offers a valuable forum for open discussion around the key challenges currently facing the sector, as well as updates on the work Bacta is undertaking on behalf of its members.
Attendees will also hear from a number of industry contributors, with presentations expected from:
- James Wheeler, RBW Systems – providing the latest updates on Bacta Portal functionality, customer interaction and self-exclusion tools
- Dave Richardson, Better Change – discussing positive play initiatives, Bacta online training and apprenticeship programmes
- Katherine Murphy, Opal – addressing the growing issue of organised acquisitive crime and how the industry can respond
Taking place alongside ARE Expo, the meeting provides a convenient opportunity for visitors already attending the show to engage more deeply with the wider industry agenda, share insights, and connect with colleagues from across the UK.
A buffet lunch will be provided, and both North-West members and those from other regions are warmly invited to attend.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday 28th April 2026
Time: 12:00pm
Location: The Green Room (First Floor), ARE Expo
The Cotton Sheds, Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, M17 1AB
To assist with catering arrangements, attendees are asked to confirm their place by Tuesday 14th April by emailing: simon.bradbury@bacta.org.uk
