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title: Highlights from the BSA Conference 2025
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# [Highlights from the BSA Conference 2025](https://www.dcrpartners.co.uk/blog/highlights-from-the-bsa-conference-2025)

 Written by [Marketing Team](https://www.dcrpartners.co.uk/blog/author/marketing-team) | May 13, 2025 8:39:33 AM

We were proud to exhibit at the Building Societies Annual Conference 2025 last week, hosted by the Building Societies Association at the ICC Birmingham. This year’s event was a landmark occasion, celebrating 250 years since the founding of the world’s first building society - Ketley’s, right in the heart of Birmingham.

Throughout the two-day event, we had the pleasure of connecting with leaders from building societies, banks, insurers, regulators, and service providers. The conference was a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, challenge thinking, and reinforce the sector’s commitment to purpose-driven finance. We’re grateful to the BSA for organising such a timely and forward-looking event, and to everyone who took the time to speak with us.

 

Our Managing Director, [Raj Kohli](https://www.linkedin.com/in/raj-kohli-9182593/), took to the stage with a bold and thought-provoking message:  
**Resilience isn’t just about compliance – it’s a competitive**** advantage.**

He challenged delegates to reframe their thinking around resilience with three key questions:

➡️ Is your resilience strategy positioned as a market differentiator or just a regulatory necessity?  
➡️ When disruption hits, will your members experience confidence or chaos?  
➡️ Is resilience embedded in your growth strategy or still buried in your risk register?

It was a call to action for the mutual sector to see resilience not just as a tick-box exercise, but as a strategic asset in a rapidly evolving landscape.

 

Another standout moment was the keynote from innovation strategist, Shawn Kanungo. In his dynamic session, *Reimagine the Future*, he explored the impact of generative AI, the power of infinite leverage, and why bold, creative thinking is no longer optional - it's essential.

Kanungo challenged the audience to embrace disruption and differentiate through imagination, authenticity, and courage. It was an inspiring call to action that left a lasting impression.

 

If we didn’t get a chance to connect during the event, we’d still love to hear from you. Whether you're rethinking your resilience strategy, exploring transformation opportunities, or just want to exchange ideas - [get in touch](https://www.dcrpartners.co.uk/contact-us?hsLang=en). We’re here to help you maximise business objectives and commercial goals balanced with effective risk management.

 

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