22 September: GGF Confirms Members’ Day Date

22 September: GGF Confirms Members’ Day Date

The GGF is pleased to confirm that GGF Members’ Day will take place on Wednesday 22^nd September and due to the uncertainty over the COVID-19 pandemic, the event will be virtual only. 

On the decision to run Members’ Day as a virtual only event John Agnew, GGF Group Managing Director commented:

“The GGF has taken this decision after careful consideration. We looked at the Government’s latest information, the views of Members and Staff and also the risk assessments provided by the venue we were planning to use in the North West. The consensus was that it was just too early to run the risk of a full scale annual conference in a physical format this year. However we are looking forward to Members joining us for the virtual event.”

Tony Smith, GGF President added:

“The full impact of the government’s recent unlocking of restrictions has yet to be fed into the government statistics so there is uncertainty about the containment of the spread of the virus over the next few months. With under eight weeks to Members’ Day, the GGF felt it was best to take an early decision and cautionary approach. The decision to go virtual eliminates all risk but still allows all Members to attend and participate at GGF Members’ Day.  With so much being covered, it promises to be an interesting and engaging event.” 

GGF Members’ Day as per previous years will also incorporate the Annual General Meeting and will also include, open forums, guest speakers, a special presentation by GK Strategy on the GGF’s Zero Carbon Report as well as a preview of the new GLASS Charter. In addition, the GGF will also host technical presentations and will be launching a new initiative to assists Members in developing and retaining the skilled labour they need to run their businesses.

James Lee, GGF Director of External Affairs commented:

“Last year GGF Members’ Week was held over three days and received over 450 bookings. This year will be a simpler format of three sessions, morning, mid-morning and afternoon. Though the presentations will be more succinct, there will still be ample opportunity for Members to air their views and interact via the video technology.”

John Agnew summarised:

“Members’ Day traditionally has attracted Members from all parts of the industry. This year our focus will be on the key technical, environmental, political, training and health and safety issues affecting our sector. I look forward to welcoming all Members to this exclusive online event.”

More details and a booking form for GGF Members’ Day will be released in the coming weeks. In the meantime, Members are advised to pencil the date into the diary.