The UKCOA’s showcase and conference event will take place in September at the new Ilesbus UK headquarters in Swansea
The UK Coach Operators Association (UKCOA) has announced details of its upcoming conference and showcase event, which is planned to take place on Tuesday 23 September at the new Ilesbus UK headquarters in Swansea. The event promises to bring together coach operators, suppliers, and key industry figures for a day of networking, insight, and collaboration.
Open to all UK coach operators, regardless of membership, the conference and showcase aims to deliver practical value and foster new connections within the sector. A key highlight will be a guest address from Traffic Commissioner for Wales Victoria Davies, who will provide an essential update on compliance and regulatory matters. Alongside this, attendees will hear from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) on workforce initiatives and skills development. Throughout the day, a curated selection of UKCOA Industry Partners will be exhibiting and offering short presentations, providing operators with direct access to products, services, and innovations designed to support their businesses.
Hosted by Ilesbus UK, the event will also give delegates the opportunity to tour the company’s newly opened Swansea facility, which boasts significantly upgraded facilities and demonstrates Ilesbus’s ongoing commitment to the UK market.
Peter Bradley, Managing Director at UKCOA, commented: “We are excited to launch the UKCOA Conference and Showcase as a key date in the coach industry calendar. This event is all about bringing operators and suppliers together in a format that’s accessible, informative, and above all, practical. We’re delighted to be partnering with Ilesbus for this event and are looking forward to welcoming attendees to their fantastic new headquarters.” The event will run from 1000hrs to 1500hrs, with refreshments and lunch provided.
Advance booking is essential, warns the UKCOA, and operators wishing to attend can reserve their free place by emailing [email protected].
