Training launch event agenda and practical information

DHF Core Competence in Building Hardware - Launch event information

This launch event is intended for DHF members and invited industry guests.

Event details

Date
Wednesday 4 February 2026

Time
12:15pm – 4:00pm
(Arrival from 12:00pm)

Location
British Motor Museum
Banbury Road, Gaydon, Lighthorne Heath, Warwick, CV35 0BJ

The event will take place in the Sky Suite.

Running order

12:15 – Registration and complimentary lunch
Network with peers, industry colleagues, DHF members, and the experts who created the training programme.

13:30 – Launch programme
A fast-paced, engaging session featuring:

• A first look at the programme’s purpose, structure and commercial benefits

• Insight into how this qualification raises the bar for competence

• A live panel Q&A session featuring some of the experts who created the content

• An introduction to ABBE, the awarding body

• A live Q&A, giving you the opportunity to put your questions directly to the experts who helped build the programme

Following the launch, guests will have complimentary access to explore the British Motor Museum.

Registration

Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration will close on Friday 16 January 2026.

If you are a DHF member, please check your inbox for your invitation, alternatively, email marketing@dhfonline.org.uk to register your interest.

Getting there and parking

Free on-site parking is available in the main car park. No parking pass is required.
Please follow the DHF signage on arrival.
View directions on the British Motor Museum website.