2011 ISBA CONFERENCE

We, like so many suppliers to Independent Schools, have been invited to apply for exhibition space at the 2011 ISBA Conference.

The Conference has historically played a key role in the lives of Independent School Bursars, representing an opportunity to get together and discuss the burning issues of the industry – not to mention check out potential new suppliers for everything from school minibuses to sports hall flooring and, fortunately for us, catering. The organisers will no doubt be hoping that some of the recent Ryder Cup magic will have stayed firmly within the Celtic Manor resort and add a certain sparkle to the 2011 Conference.

Judging by the delegate list for 2010, the Conference still represents a good investment in time and money for many schools and Bursars and likewise the exhibitor list was of a high calibre. We enjoyed a great couple of days in Harrogate – and will have the pleasure of returning, thanks to our recent gain of the catering contract at Harrogate Ladies’ College – and if we are at Celtic Manor in 2011 I’m sure we will be trying to top the memorable ‘Harrison Market’ stand from 2010.

But will you be attending? If so, what are the burning issues which will be high on your agenda?

Posted by Giles Cooper