BMS AGM 2026

Note - minor update to the AGM Notice and Agenda has been made (13-07-2026) and the amended version is available below.

2026 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

To all BMS Members,

This is a reminder to all BMS members about the upcoming AGM on 16 July. This is a particularly important AGM and we need as many members as possible to attend. There are going to be many changes this year as both the President, Sir Mark Moody-Stuart, and Chair, Mei Sim Lai OBE DL, are stepping down after very long and distinguished terms. In addition, the current Hon Secretary, Andrew Counihan, is also stepping down from the ExCo after several years of service to BMS.

We have more than one nomination for the positions of:
Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson, Secretary, International Trade & Investment Group Lead, Events Group Lead (a new position), and for Marketing & Communications Group Lead (which has been vacant for some time).

Accordingly, we will be asking those members attending the AGM to vote for their preferred choice on the day. There is no option for voting by proxy and voting is only in-person this year. Non-members are welcome to attend the AGM but are not permitted to participate in any aspect of the voting process. 

Please download the important notices:

AGM Notice and Agenda,
Accounts for the year ending 31 December 2025,
Draft BMS Constitution (which will be put to the attendees to approve),
Nominations for membership BMS Exco for 2026-27,
Minutes of the previous AGM held on 30 June 2025

by using the red buttons below.

Members and guests are also invited to attend the Presidents Reception held at the same venue immediately after the AGM. We need numbers soon in order to arrange the catering, so if you haven't already booked and wish to attend, then please book as soon as possible.

NOTICE OF 2026 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Date: Thursday 16 July, 2026

Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm

Venue: The Atrium, Bright Courtyard Club, 43-45 Baker Street, London W1U 8EW

Nearest Tube stations: Baker Street, Marble Arch, Bond Street.

Dresscode:  Business wear or smart Casual.

If you are attending the President's 2026 Reception after the AGM, then the dresscode is: Business Attire / National costume

The AGM is primarily for members of BMS, but this year, non-members are permitted to attend. However, please note that only fully paid-up members are entitled to vote on any issues raised at the AGM and, for this reason, we may ask non-members to sit in a separate area to facilitate management of any voting process.

Please note that there is no provision for voting at the AGM in absence.

There is no charge to attend the AGM, but you should reserve your place, including any guests, using the booking facility below.

If you are unable to book online, or have any queries, please contact Mei Sim Lai OBE DL as soon as possible by email at:
[email protected]   or  Mobile 07903 153793.

Apologies for absence:
If you are a BMS member and unable to attend, but wish to put on the record your apologies for absence, then please write in by email to: 
[email protected]

President's 2026 Reception

The AGM will be followed by the BMS President's Drinks Reception, held by Sir Mark Moody-Stuart, from 7pmto 9pm.

There will be a charge to attend the President's Reception. 

For more information and to make your booking for the Reception:
Click here

To book your place at the AGM, use the "Book Tickets" box below.