What’s in a Name? The ‘Hill Dickinson’ Stadium Case Study and the rationale behind Sports Marketing partnerships
For the first time in its 200-year history, Hill Dickinson has entered a stadium naming-rights partnership with Everton FC, one of the Premier League’s most recognisable clubs, setting a new benchmark for professional services firms in scale, brand impact and community engagement.
CHAIR
Ian Grundy, Global Marketing & PR Specialist, The Marketing Centre
SPEAKERS
Richard Henman, Founder & CEO, Henman Communications | Craig Scott, Chief Executive Officer, Hill Dickinson LLP | Peter Jackson, Former CEO, Hill Dickinson LLP
Strong communication and leadership presence are essential for influence and impact. In this session, acclaimed coach David Roylance will introduce practical techniques to help you own the room, articulate your vision, and connect with diverse audiences so you step into your leadership role with authenticity and authority.
TRAINERS
David Roylance, Voice, Leadership & Presentation Coach, Speak to Shine
Defining the CHRO’s Strategic Value Proposition with Danielle Harmer, CPO, Aviva
As organisations navigate disruption, hybrid working, and the rise of AI, the CHRO’s influence has never been more critical, yet many HR leaders still find themselves on the periphery of key strategic decisions. This session explores how HR can move beyond “pay and rations” to become true drivers of business performance and cultural transformation.
CHAIR
Tim Pointer, Operating Partner & Portfolio Chief People Officer, Three Hills
The new rules have shifted the discussion between trustees and employers, with uncertainty about how to apply them creating tension and risking inefficiency. This has meant many trustees are finding the valuation process has become more difficult. Be that under the Regulator’s Fast Track framework, or a more bespoke approach. This meeting is an opportunity for scheme chairs to share how they are cutting through the detail to reach agreement more effectively with the employer, and to more efficiently comply with Regulatory expectations and legal requirements.
SPEAKERS
Leanne Goold, Partner, XPS Covenant, incorporating Penfida | William Weir, Director – Retirement, WTW
Culture, positive behaviours and psychological safety: well-being in tax teams
Periods of rapid change can create anxiety and insecurity in teams and can create behaviour changes which no longer represent your individual or team vision. How can leaders develop a culture of psychological safety that enables people to thrive and develop professionally? How can Tax Directors balance the impact of restructuring, budgetary pressures and the advance of AI and automation while encouraging people to embrace the opportunities that come with change?
SPEAKERS
Ann Brennan, VP Tax, Anglo American | David Spencer, VP Tax, Anglo American
Data is no longer just a tool—it’s a strategic asset driving innovation, performance, and value creation. In this masterclass, you’ll explore how to harness data to inform decisions, mitigate risk, and deliver impact.
Led by Dominick Sutton, Chief Data Officer at BoardEx, this session draws on his experience in economics, analytics, and data leadership to demystify what a data-driven organisation looks like.
Have you ever crawled into bed exhausted, but since it was just a “normal” day, you can’t quite figure out why you feel so drained? Is your team struggling to perform at their best? It may not be your fault! Karen Dillon’s research on high performers reveals a hidden culprit: microstress. Microstress is so subtle that you might not even know you’re facing it, but it’s affecting your performance at work and your everyday life. In this talk, Karen will define and identify microstress — and, more importantly, what you can do about it.
TRAINERS
Karen Dillon, NYTimes Best Selling Author, Contributing Editor HBR, Harvard Business Review (HBR)
With growing scrutiny on the sector, understanding how the Ombudsman interprets issues of service delivery, accountability, and trust has never been more important.
CHAIR
Mark Foxcroft, Partner, Devonshires Solicitors
SPEAKERS
Richard Blakeway, Housing Ombudsman, Housing Ombudsman Service
This masterclass explores how senior leaders can identify, evaluate, and execute successful mergers and acquisitions to accelerate growth and create long-term value. Participants will examine the full M&A lifecycle — from strategic rationale and target identification to due diligence, deal structuring, and post-merger integration.
