Speakers 2026

Solace Associate

Workforce and Organisational Development Consultant, Blackburn with Darwen Council

Solace Associate and Director, Developing Success

Solace Associate

Chief Executive, Brighton and Hove City Council

Director of Digital Innovation, Brighton and Hove City Council

Head of Learning, Inclusion and Organisational Development, Brighton and Hove City Council

Journalist and BBC Topical News Presenter

Chief Executive, Liverpool City Council

Solace President and Chief Executive of Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Solace Group Board Chair

Leader, Epsom and Ewell Borough Council

Executive Director, Association of Monitoring Officers (AMO)

Professor of Politics, Strathclyde University, Scotland

Director of Policy, Research and Voter Engagement, The Electoral Commission

Principal Officer for Employment and Skills, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Adviser, Procurement and Commissioning, Local Government Association

Chief Executive, North Lincolnshire Council and Solace Deputy Policy Lead for Health and Social Care

Director, Integrated Care & Care Pathways

Chief Executive, NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board

Chief Executive, Newcastle City Council and Solace Policy Lead for Economic Prosperity

Executive Regional Director, North West, Homes England

Senior Manager, Portfolio Office, Greater London Authority

Data and Insight Manager, Wokingham Borough Council

Joint Chief Executive, Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council

Strategic Director, Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council

Director of Communities and Health, Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council

Partner, Gate One

Executive Director, IMPOWER; Non-Executive Director HMPPS

Executive Director, Corporate and Support Services, Stockport Council

Industry Lead for Local Government, TechnologyOne

Chief Executive, Localis

Partner, Strategy and Transactions, EY

Partner, Strategy and Transactions, EY

Divisional CEO, Commercial Services Group

Chief Executive, LGIU

Service Manager, Neighbourhood Coordination and Support Service, Stockport Council

Chief Operating Officer, Sector 3

Customer Service (CSAT and Complaints), Epping Forest District Council

Policy Officer, Test Valley Borough Council

Strategic Director for LGR, Nottinghamshire County Council

Former Chief Executive, Halton Borough Council

Solace Policy Lead for Leadership and Chief Executive, London Borough of Brent

Chief Executive, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, and Solace Northern Ireland Branch Chair

Chief Executive, Powys County Council, and Solace Wales Branch Vice Chair

Chief Executive, Argyll and Bute Council, and Solace Scotland Branch Chair

Executive Director, Place, Barnsley Council

Executive Director of Sector Support, Solace in Business

Delivery Director, CIPFA

Chief Technology Officer, North Yorkshire Council

Founder and CEO, Engage Process

Chief Executive, Cyber Centre of Excellence (iESE)

Acting Sustainable Transport Coordinator, Falkirk Council

Customer Service Manager, West Northamptonshire Council

Broadcaster and Journalist