MSA GB Annual National Conference 2025

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable experience as we celebrate the 90th Anniversary of MSA GB. The MSA GB 2025 Annual Conference promises a weekend of inspiration, learning, and connection for all those in the world of driver training.

Dates: Saturday 1st March

Venue

Village Hotel Coventry. Dolomite Ave, Coventry Business Park, Coventry, CV4 9GZ.

Why Attend the MSA GB 2025 Annual Conference?

Through attending the MSA GB 2025 conference, you’ll have the chance to network with your fellow driver trainers, road safety experts, and industry leaders, creating valuable partnerships that can help strengthen and expand your business in 2025 and beyond.

You’ll gain insights into the latest teaching techniques, technologies, and legislative updates shaping our industry. This knowledge will not only keep you informed but also give you the tools to stay competitive in an ever-evolving market.

Agenda

MSA GB 2025 offers a jam-packed agenda of expert-led workshops and thought-provoking presentations designed to enhance your skills and prepare you and your business for the challenges and opportunities of the future. These sessions provide practical takeaways and strategies to apply in your day-to-day work.

Speakers

Dr Lisa Dorn Associate Professor of Driver Behaviour School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing Cranfield University. Will talk about ‘Changing Driver Behaviour’

Dr Lisa Dorn is an Associate Professor of Driver Behaviour at Cranfield University and Founder of PsyDrive, a specialist provider of research, assessment, and training for improved road safety. Lisa has worked on a range of projects funded by the EU, research councils, government agencies and industry and designed hundreds of training and educational interventions for improving driver behaviour. She has published over 50 academic papers and authored and edited 9 books including the DVSA official guide to Better Driving. In 2004, 2008 and 2018 Lisa received the Prince Michael International Award for Road Safety in collaboration with Arriva Bus, Thames Valley Police and DriverMetrics. Currently, she is academic lead on a major research programme concerned with behavioural adaptation to automated vehicles.

Pauline Reeves OBE Director of Service – Driver. Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Will do update on DVSA changes

Des Payne the British Horse Society

Des Payne- British Horse Society Safety team leader –Severed with the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, for nearly 30 years. Part of the riding staff, a team of 12 who trained the military personal and horses for all ceremonial occasions. Finishing as a Captain-Des has been in the BHS safety team since 2018, who implements the safety objectives and is also the safety volunteer role coordinator.

Olly Tayler QPM Co-Founder of the Honest Truth will talk about “Small changes change Lives”

Olly spent 30 years in Public Service in a variety of Policing roles, all of them front line including patrol, neighbourhood and specialist operations.

He spent approximately 13 years on Roads Policing and during that time he attended and investigated countless serious and fatal road traffic collisions.  As a Lead Investigating Officer for such incidents Olly is all too aware of the consequences of poor decision making behind the wheel.

Having been an advanced driver and advanced motorcyclist for the Police Olly spent much of his time either behind the wheel or on two wheels, and knows all too well the importance of critical decision making and how behaviour and attitude can catastrophically affect the outcome of a journey.

Olly was awarded the Queens Police Medal (QPM) in the 2014 New Years Honours List for distinguished and exceptional service.  When presented this accolade by the Queen herself in October 2015 she made a point of asking about his work in road safety and with young drivers.

We’ll soon be revealing details of more speakers so watch this space!

Celebrate 90 years of MSA GB

This year, we’re also celebrating a remarkable milestone, 90 years of MSA GB. Join us if you can on the Friday and or Saturday evenings, and make a weekend of it, honouring the legacy and achievements of our association having some fun, while looking forward to an exciting future.

Make a weekend of it!

The Village Hotel Coventry offers an exceptional setting with ample parking and superior leisure facilities, including a swimming pool, steam room, sauna, jacuzzi, and a well-equipped gym.

Perfectly situated at the heart of the action, the M42, M6, and A46 are close by, making Birmingham, the NEC, Royal Leamington Spa, and Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon just a short journey away. So if you’re tempted to extend your stay, you’ll find plenty to explore and enjoy in the surrounding area. We are negotiating great rates with the hotel to include, Bed, breakfast and evening meals, we will notify you shortly of the rates and how to book via direct email.

Booking

Saturday day delegate £55

Non-delegate/partner day £45

Early Bird Booking

Book your weekend delegate and hotel package by 31st January to take advantage of our Early Bird rate and enjoy the 5% discounted prices below.

Friday night dinner, bed & breakfast £120

Saturday night dinner, bed & breakfast – £120

Weekend full delegate £295 including conference

Weekend non-delegate sharing accommodation – extra £105

If you’re considering bringing your partner and sharing accommodation , they are more than welcome. Simply contact the office at info@msagb.com or 01787 221020 to update your booking.

Please note all accommodation must be booked via the link below or with one of the team on 01787 221020 or 01787 221299 call to secure the package.