Registration, refreshments & buffet lunch

Welcome and Introduction

Welcome from Day 1 chair

Speakers :
Michael Burton , Editorial Director , The MJ Group

The 7Ds shaping the future of work

Speakers :
Dr Nicola Millard , Principal Innovation Partner , BT

Health and local government integration: the GM experience

Speakers :
Steven Pleasant , Chief Executive, Tameside MBC and Accountable Officer , Tameside and Glossop CCGH

How we responded to the recent flooding

Speakers :
Shokat Lal , Assistant Chief Executive , Rotherham MBC

Refreshment break

Future Cities: What does that mean for the future of work?

Speakers :
David Potter , Director - Workforce Advisory , EY

Leading in a time of change

Speakers :
Joanne Roney , Chief Executive , Manchester City Council, SOLACE spokesperson on leadership and learning

TBA

Speakers :
GatenbySanderson

Pre-dinner drinks

Charity dinner

Welcome from day 2 chair

Speakers :
Heather Jameson , Editor , The MJ

Threats and opportunities for the sector from the new government

Speakers :
Mark Lloyd , Chief Executive , Local Government Association

A catalyst for wider change (The English Cities Fund)

Speakers :
Sir Michael Lyons , Chairman , The English Cities Fund
Matt Crompton , Director , The English Cities Fund
Bill Hughes , Director , The English Cities Fund
Kersten England , Chief Executive , Bradford City Council
Jim Taylor , Chief Executive , Salford City Council

Growing our towns and cities

Speakers :
Mike Emmerich , Founding Director , Metrodynamics

Refreshment break

How to address a climate emergency – a local government perspective

Speakers :
Haydn Scarborough , Integrated Solutions Director , ENGIE UK & Ireland
Richard Carmichael , Account Director, Services North, Places & Communities , ENGIE UK

What next for devolution and the Northern Powerhouse economy?

Speakers :
Tom Riordan , Chief Executive , Leeds City Council
Pat Ritchie , Chief Executive , Newcastle City Council

A new role for local authorities as housing providers: delivering low energy homes - and income

Speakers :
Adam Cunnington , Chief Executive , Public Sector plc
Steve Murphy , Chief Executive , NetZero Buildings

Is austerity over? The Budget outlook for public finances

Speakers :
Paul Johnson , Director , Institute for Fiscal Studies

Close of forum and buffet lunch