ALBUM Conference 2024 bookings now open

Bookings are now open for this year’s ALBUM Conference, which is to be held at Carden Park Hotel in Cheshire.

Taking the theme ‘Moving On Up’, the conference takes place on 22-24 April 2024 and is being hosted by Warrington’s Own Buses and the Association of Local Bus Company Managers (ALBUM). The event aims to gather bus professionals to hear notable speakers, see diverse exhibitors and enjoy entertaining evenings.

Volvo Buses along with its local service partner, Thomas Hardie Commercials, are the headline sponsors for the conference. The conference is also sponsored by ADL, Asset Alliance Group, EO and Pelican, among others.

“Having Volvo Buses and Thomas Hardie Commercials as the headline sponsors for the ALBUM 2024 Conference is great news” – Ben Wakerley, Managing Director at Warrington’s Own Buses

Ben Wakerley, Managing Director at Warrington’s Own Buses, said: “Having Volvo Buses and Thomas Hardie Commercials as the headline sponsors for the ALBUM 2024 Conference is great news. Their reputation for delivering cutting-edge products and outstanding services is known across the industry. This collaboration reinforces our shared dedication to advancing the future of buses in our communities.”

The conference will bring together industry leaders to discuss trends, innovations and challenges in the bus industry. Attendees can expect insightful sessions on topics like funding, electric vehicles, safety, recruitment challenges and motivation.

With over 40 exhibitors showcasing technologies, products, and services, the conference provides a platform for networking. The venue, Carden Park Hotel, offers a serene environment for discussions.

“Once again, we expect this to be a great event” – Bill Hiron, Chair of ALBUM

Bill Hiron, Chair of ALBUM, said: “It doesn’t seem like a year since we were talking about the 2023 Conference – without a doubt one of the highlights of the bus industry calendar. But here we are with details for Warrington 2024 now available, and bookings open. Thanks are due once again to all our sponsors and for the hard work of Ben Wakerley and the supporting teams from ALBUM and Warrington’s Own Buses. Once again, we expect this to be a great event, with opportunities to meet suppliers, hear interesting and thought-provoking speakers, and learn about ALBUM’s policy asks from an incoming government. And of course, there’ll be plenty of time for relaxation and networking with friends and colleagues old and new.”

• Register for the conference here.