To ensure the right balance between the private and public sectors at our events, we limit the number of providers who can attend and only work with those who we believe can support local government to achieve their goals.
Attend The MJ Future Forum North
Attend The MJ Future Forum North 2026, taking place on 26-27 November in Manchester.
Designed for chief executives and senior officers, this unmissable forum brings together a group of 40 peers for a 24-hour, closed-door forum designed to allow for open, honest discussion with peers facing many of the same challenges — from financial pressure and service demand to devolution and system reform.
We keep our forums intentionally small to ensure the conversation remains valuable and candid, therefore places are limited and early registration is imperative - so don't delay, register your interest now to secure your complimentary delegate place (accommodation and food included).
MJ Future Forum North - what we'll cover
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has put devolution and a new constitution at the heart of his premiership. As we head for The MJ Future Forum in Manchester – the birthplace of Burnham's plans – here's what you will explore at the Forum and the practical insights you will take back to your organisation:
- Devolution – Get ahead of the new agenda at speed, from expanding existing mayors to the creation of new combined authorities, so you're not left playing catch-up.
- The changing face of government – What No10 North really means for the balance of power between local and central government, and how it changes the way you operate.
- Future funding – Where fiscal devolution and fair funding reform will actually land on your budget, and what the rising tide of exceptional financial support tells you about the sector's direction.
- AI, transformation and modernisation – How to cut through the hype and use technology to genuinely reshape services, drive efficiencies and reduce costs. Practical guidance, not just noise.
- Economic growth – What good looks like and what it takes to drive growth that's inclusive and sustainable at both combined and local authority level.
- Public service reform – How to build genuinely joined-up services at a combined authority level, and how to overcome the challenges you may face.
