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The BVRLA’s programme of specialist insight and networking forums will continue in 2026, with the trio of Residual Value and Remarketing (RVR), Vehicle and Fleet Management (VFM), and Compliance Forums taking place from next month.
Throughout the year, the association gathers industry experts and practitioners from across its membership to encourage discussion and debate. Each half-day event sees experts share current data analysis and examples of best practice, while facilitating valuable conversations.
For 2026 the RVR Forum, VFM Forum, and Compliance Forum annual subscription is £670+VAT. Members can send up to two delegates to each of the three events in their chosen Forum series.
Residual Value and Remarketing
The first RVR Forum of the year will take place on Thursday 12 February at BCA in Perry Barr, Birmingham. On the agenda will be a Market Overview from cap hpi, an economic trends session looking at inflation, consumer and business confidence and wage growth. The panel session will forward look at 2026, covering disruptors, opportunities, the new car market, used car market, vans, EVs political influence and the ZEV Mandate.
The second RVR Forum will be on Thursday 18 June at GWM ORA in Solihull, with the 2026 programme concluding on Wednesday 11 November, venue to be confirmed.
Vehicle and Fleet Management
The first VFM Forum of 2026 will take place on Thursday 19 February at Autoglass in Egham. On the agenda will be a presentation on glass trends from hosts Autoglass, a session on Telematics with WebFleet and one on SMR with Fleet Assist. There will be a presentation from UVEYE on its technology which can identify issues with tyres, underbody and exterior and a session from the BVRLA on the OEM Survey.
The second VFM Forum will be on Thursday 11 June, venue to be confirmed, and the final date is Thursday 19 November.
Compliance
The first Compliance Forum of the year will take place on Tuesday 10 March, followed by sessions on Tuesday 16 June and Tuesday 10 November, venues for all to be confirmed.
The programme for 2026 will feature compliance experts, law firms, leasing brokers, funders, regulators and the Ombudsman, touching on motor finance regulation such as Consumer Duty and Commissions Disclosure.
Email [email protected] to express an interest in joining any of the 2026 Forums.
