CIPFA Annual Conference 2010

Annual conference 2010

8 -10 June Harrogate International Centre

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the turning point This year marks a turning point for the public services.

The anticipated spending cuts and a new wave of public service reforms will create new challenges and new risks for people managing public money and public services.

The coming years will require effective planning, difficult decisions, and confident leadership as the way public money is managed and spent comes under the spotlight as never before.

This year’s CIPFA annual conference aims to provide delegates with the strategic insight and skills they need to succeed in the challenges ahead.

The programme Ahead of the first formal day of conference, all delegates are invited to an international seminar and a guest lecture, this year featuring former Lib Dem leader, Charles Kennedy.

Charles will be able to share his unique perspective on the balance of power in the new House of Commons.

Day one of conference will open with Göran Persson, the former Prime Minister of Sweden.

In the early 1990s, with public debt doubling and the budget deficit increasing tenfold, Sweden faced similar challenges to those facing the UK in 2010. In an exclusive UK appearance, Göran will set out how he tackled the deficit and drove through reforms that are cited by many as models for the future of the UK public services.

The second day of the conference will open with Colm McCarthy, Irish economist.

When Ireland became the first Eurozone country to enter recession in 2008, its Government appointed economist Colm McCarthy to an expert group to recommend cuts in public spending. Colm McCarthy will outline the thinking behind his recommendations, draw out lessons for the UK, and reflect on the Irish experience of spending cuts and reform.

The second day of conference will close with Nick Robinson, the UK’s most recognisable political broadcaster.

Speaking just weeks after the election, Nick will share his observations from the campaign trails and outline what the election result means for the public finances and public services.

Other plenary sessions will feature some of the best-known faces in the public services and politics in a blend of speeches and panel debates.

The workshops Beyond the main stage, a series of workshops with leading practitioners will explore the skills, behaviours and tactics needed on the ground, at all levels of government, to tackle the challenging times ahead.

The programme comprises: ■ Total transformation: lessons from Total Place ■ Asset management: make the most of your assets ■ Personalisation - where’s the risk?

■ Sustainability: Compelling financial arguments to deliver a more sustainable organisation ■ Sharing the gain: approaches to collaboration ■ Powers to invest - services, assets and income generation - legal issues ■ Society of District Council Treasurers (SDCT) ■ Leadership and personal resilience in tough times ■ Investing for the future: pensions and treasury management ■ Accounting for Sustainability ■ A new world of risk: achieving cost savings whilst building resilience ■ Unlocking efficiency with technology

Who should attend?

CIPFA annual conference attracts finance managers, directors, chief executives, non-executives and elected members from the full range of public sector organisations, including central and local government, audit bodies, health, housing, and the emergency services.

The event is also popular with private sector representatives keen to network with colleagues in the public services and understand their agenda.

Book now for the public finance event of the year: www.cipfa.org.uk/conference

conference programme Tuesday 8 June 12.30

Arrivals lunch

13.15

International seminar Featuring guest speakers TBC.

15.00

CIPFA AGM Open to all CIPFA members.

16.30

RSM Tenon lecture Speaker: Rt Hon Charles Kennedy.

Wednesday 9 June 09.15

President’s welcome Speaker: Jaki Meekings Davis.

09.25

Making the cut: lessons from Sweden Speaker: Göran Persson, former Prime Minister of Sweden.

10.30

The UK challenge: public spending, public perceptions Speakers: Bobby Duffy, Managing Director of Ipsos MORI Social Research Institute and Robert Chote, Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies

11.15

Coffee

11.45

Rebuilding confidence in public finance and governance Speakers include: Matthew Elliott, Director of the Taxpayers’ Alliance, Jessica Crowe, Director of the Centre for Public Scrutiny, and others tbc.

12.30

Lunch

13.45

Workshops

Speakers include: 14.45 Coffee 15.15

Workshops

16.15

The turning point: where next for public services?

Speakers include: Ben Lucas, Director of the 2020 Public Services Trust and Patrick Butler, Editor of society, health and education policy for The Guardian.

Thursday 10 June 09.30

President’s welcome Speaker: Jaki Meekings Davis.

09.35

Chair’s introduction Speaker: Cathy Newman, Political broadcaster.

09.40

The Irish experience Speaker: Colm McCarthy, Economist and author of report on Ireland’s public spending cuts.

10.15

Leadership and change in the public services Speaker: Sir Nicholas Montagu, former Chairman of the Inland Revenue and leadership expert.

11.00

Coffee

11.30

Rethinking public services: new models for delivery Speakers: Nick Walkley, Chief Executive of Barnet Council and Peter Holbrook, Chief Executive of the Social Enterprise Coalition.

12.15

Lunch

13.45

Workshops

14.45

Coffee

15.15

Election 2010: the impact on the public services Speaker: Nick Robinson, political broadcaster.

16.00

President’s closing remarks Speaker: Jaki Meekings Davis.

Book now for the public finance event of the year: www.cipfa.org.uk/conference

further details The latest from CIPFA Catch up with all the latest developments with a visit to the CIPFA stand in the exhibition. Staff will be on hand to discuss the professional qualification, CPD, training and consultancy services, resource management and other issues.

Workshop programme Personalise your conference by choosing from a programme of practical workshops. Ranging from a session on personal resilience to a showcase for best practice in asset management, the workshop programme is your chance to get practical ideas from leading experts to take back to your organisation.

Continuing Professional Development Attendance at the conference counts towards your Continuing Professional Development.

For more information about CIPFA’s CPD scheme, visit www.cipfa.org.uk/cpd

Networking opportunities CIPFA conference is an unrivalled opportunity to catch up with colleagues and peers, and make new contacts. From taking time out during session breaks to attending the drinks reception, there are plenty of opportunities to relax, meet with others, and reflect on the day’s activities.

Products and services Catch up with the latest products and services offered by leading companies operating in the public services arena by visiting the busy trade show run in parallel to the conference.

Social events Networking reception sponsored by IBM on

Speakers include:

Wednesday 9 June from 17.00 – 17.45 in the Exhibition Hall.

A great opportunity to meet your peers and the exhibitors.

Conference drinks reception sponsored by RSM Tenon on Wednesday 9 June from 18.00 – 20.00, venue tbc.

All delegates are welcome for nibbles and some special entertainment.

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registration form To attend the public finance event of the year simply book online at www.cipfa.org.uk/conference. Alternatively complete the form below and return to:- Charlotte Bogaert, 17 Britton Street, London, EC1M 5TP. Delegate Details Title:

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Booking Terms & Conditions

Cancellation Clause - should you need to cancel your attendance at the conference, please note that this will be subject to administration fee of £100 if the cancellation is made before 4 May 2010 (Retired members and Students will be charged 25% of their fee).

For all cancellations after this time or for non attendance on the day, the full delegate fee will be charged. All cancellations must be made in writing to charlotte.bogaert@redactive.co.uk Substitutions may be made at any time without charge.

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