CIPFA South West Region Annual General Meeting & Conference

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Event summary

CIPFA South West are delighted to invite you to join us on 12th March 2025 as we host our Annual General Meeting and Conference in Plymouth.

Date

12 March 2025
Starts: 09:30
Ends: 17:30

Location

The Duke Of Cornwall Hotel
Millbay Road
Plymouth
Plymouth
PL1 3LG
[See map]

Standard price

£50.00 excl VAT

CIPFA Member Price

£0.00 excl VAT

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About this event

Note *Members Discount will be applied at the final checkout screen

Who should attend this event

Public Finance Professionals, Local Government Finance Professionals, CIPFA South West Members & Students.

How will you benefit from attending this event

  • Insight into current challenges: Attendees will gain understanding of pressing financial issues in public sector like S114 notices and resource constraints
  • Exposure to innovative solutions: Learning about emerging technologies and strategic approaches in public finance management
  • Networking opportunities: Connect with public finance professionals, leaders, and peers across various sectors
  • Professional development: Enhance knowledge through expert presentations on financial strategies and sector trends
  • Broader perspective: Comprehensive view of public service financial challenges and potential solutions
  • Direct engagement: Interactive learning through panel discussions and Q&A sessions with industry experts
  • Future-oriented thinking: Insights into strategic approaches for managing financial complexities in public services
  • Access to leadership insights: Gain high-level strategic perspectives from senior public finance professionals
  • Regional collaboration: Strengthen professional networks within the South West public finance community
  • Continuous learning: Stay updated on latest developments, best practices, and innovative approaches in public sector finance

CPD Hours

This event carries Six CPD Hours

Speakers

  • David Ray, Head of Finance, Plymouth Argyle Football Club
  • Carol Culley OBE, President, CIPFA
  • Owen Mapley, CEO, CIPFA
  • Norse Group
  • Andi Orlowski, Director,  The Health Economics Unit
  • Brian Roberts OBE, Commissioner, Croydon Council
  • Alex Burfitt, Local Government Association
  • Ian Dean, Chief Finance Officer, Royal Cornwall Hospitals

CIPFA South West President's Dinner

Please find below a link to the CIPFA South West President's Dinner. 

The regional Council would love to see as many people at both the AGM & Conference during the day as well as attending the Presidents dinner (bookable separately) in the evening but recognise that may not be possible, so please do feel welcome to book for one or both events taking place.

Topics

  • Accounting
  • / Capacity building
  • / Commercialisation
  • / Commissioning
  • / Efficiency
  • / Ethics
  • / Financial management
  • / Governance
  • / Leadership
  • / Medium term planning
  • / Professional development
  • / Risk management
  • / Shared services
  • / Transformation