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Thousands of Reform UK members will come to Birmingham for their annual political party conference.

Your Express will be on site throughout this flagship event, with readers and attendees invited to come and meet the team at the dedicated stand in the main exhibition area.

Major Reform UK members, including Nigel Farage and Zia Yusuf, will be making speeches throughout the event, and you can see who is speaking and where below.

If you are attending the event, please make sure you bring your ticket (either printed out or digital) and a valid photographic ID.

What’s going on away from the main stage?

There are plenty of exciting events taking place at the conference itself, all inside the NEC. You can see the full list of those sessions here https://www.reformpartyconference.co.uk/sessions-2026#/seminars

But we’ve picked out a few key ones you may want to pop along to:

First up, the Daily Express will have our own stand at the Reform Conference, and we’d love to see as many of you as possible!

Why not pop over and say hello to our team of political reporters – we would love to have a chat with readers from across the country.

You’ll also be able to have your say on the day’s burning questions, with Aaron Newbury and Steph Spyro on hand, filming for our social media channels.

And on Friday at 1145 Daily Expresso presenter JJ Anisiobi will be hosting a live recording of your favourite podcast with Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice. Come along and watch for yourself in the Nelson Room.

Later in the day, at 1500, Home Affairs Editor Michael Knowles will host a panel on Britain’s migration crisis with Zia Yusuf in the Nelson room.

Do make sure to get dinner early, because at 2030 in the Endeavour room, we’ll be hosting the Daily Express Great British Pub Quiz with a very special guest. All are welcome, groups or solo, but space is limited, and it’s first-come, first-served – so get there early!

When and where are the main speeches on Friday?

The conference kicks off on Friday, September 4, at NEC Birmingham, with all the major speeches taking place on the main stage, which will be well signposted.

Starting on Friday morning at 1130, the Party Chairman, Lee Anderson MP, will deliver his keynote speech, formally opening the conference.

That will take place just 25 minutes after a tribute is given to the late Ann Widdecombe, a former Daily Express columnist, Tory MP and Brexit Party MEP.

Next up at midday is the speech from Zia Yusuf, Reform UK’s Shadow Home Secretary. He is expected to expand on his hardline takes on immigration reform.

One of the highlights of the event is the speech by Jordan Bardella, which could be seen as a major coup for the insurgent party. Mr Bardella is the President of the National Rally, a major French political party.

This speech takes place on Friday at 1230, and is one to make sure you are in the queue early to go and see as seats will go fast.

After a short break for lunch, we get back to the back speech, starting at 1500 with Matt Goodwin and then Sarah Pochin and Richard Tice at 1515 and 1530.

And finally, the big event of the day, 1550 sees the man himself, Nigel Farage, take to the stage for his speech – if last year was anything to go by, expect fireworks (literally).

When and where are the main speeches on Saturday (and where are the bars)?

Heading into Saturday, you’ll get a bit of a later start as Reform will be kicking off the main speeches at midday.

That does mean you get a bit more time to spend enjoying the bars on offer across the conference area, the evening before.

Several bars will be available inside the venue, including one on a double-decker bus in the catering area.

Another will be found at the Container bar at the back of the conference hall near the smoking area, and a third Container bar right as you walk in, opposite the Union Theatre.

But make sure you are at the main stage for the London Mayoral candidate, Laila Cunningham, at 1230.

After her is Robert Jenrick at 1230 and then motions from members will be discussed at 1250 before we break for lunch at 1330.

Malcolm Offord, the Leader of Reform UK Scotland, will be up at 1530, followed by Suella Braverman at 1545.

And then Nigel Farage is back up at 1600 for his closing speech – last year’s was a bit of a barnstormer.

Advice from Conference veterans

Here at the Daily Express, we have done our fair share of political conferences. They can be great fun if you get stuck in, but make sure you are prepared.

• Bring your tickets and a photo ID, and keep them with you at all times.
• Wear comfortable shoes – you’re going to be on your feet a lot of the time.
• Make sure you get to events ahead of time, as seats will go fast.
• Do come and have a chat with us here at the Daily Express, we’re always happy to help.
• Bring a battery pack, if you have one, to keep your phone charged.