This is a second workshop focusing on the ongoing challenges of Pillar Two compliance for in-house tax following an online meeting in December. The nature of Pillar Two challenges vary significantly with the particular circumstances facing groups – not least the geographic footprint; timing of reporting schedules; and preparedness in terms of data gathering and resources.
Explore how leading organisations are embedding sustainability, governance, and inclusion at the heart of business strategy. This interactive session brings together expertise from across the ESG spectrum — from climate action and ethical leadership to social mobility and responsible communication — to equip leaders with the insight and tools to drive meaningful, measurable impact.
This session combines strategic frameworks with practical experience from diverse sectors such as energy, media, and retail.
In today’s dynamic financial landscape, understanding the interplay between investors, financial markets, and corporate strategy is vital to driving sustainable success and shareholder value. This exclusive masterclass equips business leaders with essential corporate finance knowledge to drive strategic decision-making.
Trustee considerations around Journey Planning – Choosing the right option for your scheme
This meeting will consider the key responsibilities of trustees when assessing the viability of run-on and buyout options. The discussion will include the employer’s perspective and their involvement in the process, as well as recent developments in the market that may open up new opportunities but also adds to the complexity of the decision-making process.
SPEAKERS
Martin Bell, Senior Consultant, WTW | Sammy Cooper-Smith, Business Development, Rothesay
This unique career masterclass, led by John Jeffcock, CEO of Winmark, provides rare insight into navigating, reaching, and excelling in the C-Suite. It is based on John’s acclaimed book The Suite Spot: Reaching, Leading and Delivering the C-Suite, and is a core feature of MBA programmes including those at Imperial College and University of London.
Owning the Customer: Reimagining Marketplaces for Growth
Most companies treat marketplaces as a necessary evil or a bolt-on revenue stream. Elena sees them as strategic launchpads — when done right. In this session, she breaks down how leading brands are building “owned” marketplace ecosystems that blend reach with control, using customer-centricity as their north star.
SPEAKERS
Elena Cardellini, Director of Trade & Marketplace, expondo
Building Trust Inside and Out Workshop: Strengthening Internal Culture and Customer Communications in Housing
With increasing scrutiny from the media, new regulatory frameworks like Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs), and rising expectations from customers and communities, it’s never been more critical for housing associations to get their communications right, both internally and externally.
SPEAKERS
Jeni Harvey, Director of Marketing and Communications, Rochdale Boroughwide Housing | Anna Peneva, Communications Leader – Digital Content Producer, Poplar HARCA | Angel Boateng, Marketing & Communications Officer, Poplar HARCA
The FCA’s recent review of industry practices found a renewed focus on vulnerability, with many organisations taking positive steps. Yet, gaps remain — particularly in measuring outcomes and ensuring consistent support for those with multiple vulnerability characteristics.
SPEAKERS
Roisin O’Shea, Business development, Rothesay | Charlotte Clarke, Director of Cross Cutting Policy and Strategy Supervision, Policy & Competition, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Operational Resilience & Cyber Risk | Embedding a Security Culture
Hackers aren’t breaking in, they’re logging in. When speed of getting things done is crucial, even for companies with the strongest controls the weakest link in the chain is always human. IBM says cyber attacks have a long tail: on average 200 days of disruption before even considering ongoing reputational damage.
CHAIR
Christopher Burt, Co-Founder and Exec Chair, Risk Coalition
SPEAKERS
Sarah Lawson, Director of Cybersecurity, Risk and Resilience (CISO), Oxford University Press
