Day 1: Tuesday 27 June

Please note that the programme timings and speakers are subject to change 

09:05 - 09:20

 

President's welcome and Chair’s opening remarks

09:05 - 09:20
 
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09:20 - 10:05

We live in a rapidly changing world, where effective leadership demands measured and effective decisions. From tackling global conflicts, health emergencies, climate change and energy security, governments around the world need to manage immediate and future challenges. Despite geopolitical turbulence, the world is making dynamic advances in science and technology. Artificial Intelligence, genomics and robotics are just some of the technologies which we will need to grasp as the world, humans and societies evolve.

International keynote address: Whither the World

09:20 - 10:05
We live in a rapidly changing world, where effective leadership demands measured and effective decisions. From tackling global conflicts, health emergencies, climate change and energy security, governments around the world need to manage immediate and future challenges. Despite geopolitical turbulence, the world is making dynamic advances in science and technology. Artificial Intelligence, genomics and robotics are just some of the technologies which we will need to grasp as the world, humans and societies evolve.
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10:05 - 10:35

 

 

Opening keynote address: The Government’s priorities for public finance and public services

10:05 - 10:35
   
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Break

10:35 - 11:05

Refreshments and networking in the exhibition hall

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Break

10:35 - 11:05
Refreshments and networking in the exhibition hall
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11:05 - 11:50

Soaring inflation and rising interest rates have put enormous pressure on household budgets, while the Energy Price Guarantee has seen the government take unprecedented action to mitigate the worst impacts of rising energy costs on consumers. Our panel will consider the impact the rising cost of mortgages, food and fuel are having on ordinary families, the wider strains on public services and how all sectors of the economy can best respond. 

Panel discussion: Rising to the cost-of-living challenge: how can government, business and charities play their part?

11:05 - 11:50
Soaring inflation and rising interest rates have put enormous pressure on household budgets, while the Energy Price Guarantee has seen the government take unprecedented action to mitigate the worst impacts of rising energy costs on consumers. Our panel will consider the impact the rising cost of mortgages, food and fuel are having on ordinary families, the wider strains on public services and how all sectors of the economy can best respond. 
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11:50 - 12:20

 

Keynote address: Left-behind cities, towns and communities – rethinking and reprioritising to overcome societal inequality

11:50 - 12:20
 
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Lunch Break

12:20 - 13:20

Lunch and networking in the exhibition hall

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Lunch Break

12:20 - 13:20
Lunch and networking in the exhibition hall
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Session to be announced

13:20 - 14:20

 

Leadership and Skills
13:20 - 14:20

Inflationary pressures and increasing demands on services will cost some Councils twice as much as previously projected. With the ongoing economic crisis, short-term Government funding, the rising threat of S114 notices and the drive towards self-sufficiency, the role of local government is more challenging and filled with risk than ever.

The workshop will help finance managers understand how modernisation and new approaches to budgeting can support local authorities to meet future challenges.

Governance and Trust

Procurement

13:20 - 14:20

 

Financial Resilience

Planning for Net Zero and carbon reduction

13:20 - 14:20

         

Protecting Place and Planet

Session to be announced

13:20 - 14:20
 
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Tackling the status quo to improve insight, accountability and budgetary decision making

13:20 - 14:20
Inflationary pressures and increasing demands on services will cost some Councils twice as much as previously projected. With the ongoing economic crisis, short-term Government funding, the rising threat of S114 notices and the drive towards self-sufficiency, the role of local government is more challenging and filled with risk than ever. The workshop will help finance managers understand how modernisation and new approaches to budgeting can support local authorities to meet future challenges.
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Procurement

13:20 - 14:20
 
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Planning for Net Zero and carbon reduction

13:20 - 14:20
         
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14:30 - 15:30

How can you use your Customer Service Centre front door to manage demand to help residents and businesses to thrive?

A case study of Buckinghamshire Council’s Unitary journey from a customer perspective. Addressing the challenges of the pandemic and uing insightful tools to understand demand trends. Applying behavioural science to trial interventions to manage customer demand and reduce service failure.

Leadership and Skills

Future of Audit

14:30 - 15:30

 

Governance and Trust
14:30 - 15:30

Local government faces a period of uncertainty, with new legislation affecting procurement and waste services. At the same time the sector will have to meet significant financial challenges. Councils will have to look at alternative ways of delivering essential services. Traditional outsourcing no longer provides the cost savings required, and does not offer the flexibility to meet increasing uncertainty; it is becoming harder to manage services in-house and achieve the necessary efficiencies.

Financial Resilience

Health and Social Care Integration

14:30 - 15:30

 

Protecting Place and Planet

Hello, this is customer services, how may I help you?

14:30 - 15:30
How can you use your Customer Service Centre front door to manage demand to help residents and businesses to thrive? A case study of Buckinghamshire Council’s Unitary journey from a customer perspective. Addressing the challenges of the pandemic and uing insightful tools to understand demand trends. Applying behavioural science to trial interventions to manage customer demand and reduce service failure.
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Future of Audit

14:30 - 15:30
 
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Facing the financial challenges in an uncertain world

14:30 - 15:30
Local government faces a period of uncertainty, with new legislation affecting procurement and waste services. At the same time the sector will have to meet significant financial challenges. Councils will have to look at alternative ways of delivering essential services. Traditional outsourcing no longer provides the cost savings required, and does not offer the flexibility to meet increasing uncertainty; it is becoming harder to manage services in-house and achieve the necessary efficiencies.
Now an increasing number of councils are embracing the Joint Venture Partnership model. This model, pioneered by Norse 20 years ago, is based on a combination of commercial knowhow and public service values – ethical commercialism.
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Health and Social Care Integration

14:30 - 15:30
 
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Break

15:30 - 16:00

Refreshments and networking in the exhibition hall

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Break

15:30 - 16:00
Refreshments and networking in the exhibition hall
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16:00 - 17:00

Kefron has compiled a panel of expert panellists, including finance transformation leaders from UK Councils to share their experience of implementing Accounts Payable Automation technology. This discussion will provide an insight into the reality of a finance transformation project. The panel will discuss:

  • Building a case for investment
  • How to plan for successful delivery
  • Getting stakeholders on board
  • The results of their programmes
Leadership and Skills

Unifying Your Business with Integrated Line of Business Systems: A Hands-On Workshop

16:00 - 17:00

Are you struggling with lack of visibility and inefficient and costly processes in your organisation? It's time to find a solution.

Join us for a workshop on how to unify your organisation with integrated line of business systems, where you'll learn practical techniques and strategies to achieve better reporting, increased efficiencies and better collaboration within your finance team.

Governance and Trust

Asset Management

16:00 - 17:00

 

Financial Resilience

Sustainability Reporting

16:00 - 17:00

 

Protecting Place and Planet

Perception vs Reality of Implementing Finance Automation Tech

16:00 - 17:00
Kefron has compiled a panel of expert panellists, including finance transformation leaders from UK Councils to share their experience of implementing Accounts Payable Automation technology. This discussion will provide an insight into the reality of a finance transformation project. The panel will discuss:
  • Building a case for investment
  • How to plan for successful delivery
  • Getting stakeholders on board
  • The results of their programmes
Speakers:
Jason Martin
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Unifying Your Business with Integrated Line of Business Systems: A Hands-On Workshop

16:00 - 17:00

Are you struggling with lack of visibility and inefficient and costly processes in your organisation? It's time to find a solution.

Join us for a workshop on how to unify your organisation with integrated line of business systems, where you'll learn practical techniques and strategies to achieve better reporting, increased efficiencies and better collaboration within your finance team.

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Asset Management

16:00 - 17:00
 
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Sustainability Reporting

16:00 - 17:00
 
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17:10 - 18:00

With a general election due next year, current polling is pointing to a change in government. This expert panel discussion will consider how likely that is, the impact over-stretched public services and cost-of-living pressures could have on voter behaviour, along with the effect of rows on migration and other culturally contentious issues. Our panellists will attempt to measure the current national mood and ask how politicians can best make their pitch to an electorate battered by economic turmoil and weary of poor behaviour in public life. 

Closing Keynote panel discussion: Polling, promises and priorities: a look ahead to General Election 2024 and Chair’s closing remarks

17:10 - 18:00
With a general election due next year, current polling is pointing to a change in government. This expert panel discussion will consider how likely that is, the impact over-stretched public services and cost-of-living pressures could have on voter behaviour, along with the effect of rows on migration and other culturally contentious issues. Our panellists will attempt to measure the current national mood and ask how politicians can best make their pitch to an electorate battered by economic turmoil and weary of poor behaviour in public life. 
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Drinks reception

18:00 - 20:00

Sponsored by: Camdor

Join CIPFA, delegates and exhibitors for the official Public Finance Live drinks reception in the exhibition

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Drinks reception

18:00 - 20:00
Sponsored by: Camdor Join CIPFA, delegates and exhibitors for the official Public Finance Live drinks reception in the exhibition
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