Agenda 2026

This next event will focus on: Exposing ROI, Rewriting Talent & Leading Real Change in the Age of AI.

Our proven two‑day event is designed to inspire, challenge assumptions and drive meaningful insight. This June, we will look at where firms are delivering real ROI from AI — and how they are deploying it securely within robust, well‑governed frameworks. We will explore generational talent management and how leaders can build resilience in the face of rapid change, sharing practical strategies to close communication gaps, accelerate skills development and create future‑ready teams. Across both days, we will also examine the IT maturity of legal and accounting firms — highlighting where they align, where they diverge and what best practice looks like in action.

We are delighted to confirm the running order for this event, as follows:

Day 1 – Sunday June, 28th

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16.00

Arrival, check in.
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19.00

Drinks Reception in Poles Hall, the chapel.
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20.00

Dinner and Chair’s opening remarks
Location – Poles Hall
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21.00

Keynote address after dinner by Sarah Furness.

Day 2 – Monday June, 29th

A full day of inspiring and thought provoking content, bringing together the industry technology leaders to discuss the technological and cultural changes that affect our industry and the opportunity that this presents.

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6:30-9:30

Breakfast at your leisure.

Location – Cast Iron

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9.30

Welcome and Scene Setting

Co-Chairs David Fazakerley and Stuart Walters

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9:45

Question Time Panel Debate

Chaired by David Fazakerley, this interactive panel brings together senior delegates from the Legal and Accountancy sectors to explore a core question: Which sector is leading the way in IT and innovation—Legal or Accountancy?

Panelists include David Wood (Penningtons Law), Anthony Stables (Capsticks), with additional speakers to be confirmed.

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11.00

Coffee and Networking Break

Location – Assembly Hall

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11:15

Keynote Address by Microsoft

Microsoft’s Lead for the Legal and Accountancy sectors joins us to examine emerging trends, market pivots, and the trailblazers driving change across both sectors, from Microsoft’s perspective.

Location – Thundridge Room

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11:45

Battle of the Consultants

Stephen Brown (Managing Director, Lights‑On Consulting), Jeremy Hyman (Jeremy Hyman Associates) and Derek Southall (Hyperscale Group) come together for a high‑energy, no‑holds‑barred debate.
Accountancy versus Legal: who faces the toughest challenges, who is adapting fastest, and which sector is truly leading change? This fast‑paced, interactive session will put the audience at the heart of the debate.

Location – Thundridge Room

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12:45

Lunch

Location – Assembly Hall

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14:15

Keynote Address by Rainbird

Ben Taylor – Co-Founder & CTO of Rainbird Technologies will deliver an inspiring take on AI.

Location – Thundridge Room

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15:15

Gin and Tonic Break

Enjoy a drinks reception in the garden with stunning views, featuring an up‑close look at FormEvo’s Formula 1 McLaren racing car and a Lotus, with the chance to meet and talk with the drivers and owners.

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16:00

Workshop by Justin North, Co‑founder of Pickering Pearce

This interactive session examines the human challenges leaders face as IT, client service, and agent‑led work models evolve across legal and accountancy firms, blending provocative keynote insight with facilitated breakout discussions to encourage active delegate participation.

Location – Thundridge Room

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17:15

Review and Reflections of the Day

Co-Chairs David Fazakerley and Stuart Walters.

Location – Thundridge Room

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19:00

BBQ Dinner

Location: Garden Court

Day 3 – Tuesday June, 30th

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6:30-9:30

Breakfast at your leisure.

Location – Cast Iron

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11:00

Check out.

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