08:30–10:15
Summit Delegates: Optional Pre-Conference Walking Study Tours
09:15–09:30
Springboard Registration Spring and Summer 25/26 cohorts only
Pearl Suite, Royal Armouries
09:30–10:30
Springboard Session Spring and Summer 25/26 cohorts only
Pearl Suite, Royal Armouries
Facilitator: Liz McQue, Solace Associate
Guest Speaker: Robin Tuddenham, Solace President and Chief Executive at Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council
09:15–09:45
New to Summit? First Time Delegates Welcome and Registration
Foyer, New Dock Hall
10:00–11:00
Registration All Delegates
Foyer, New Dock Hall
10:00–11:00
Exhibition and Refreshments
Exhibition, New Dock Hall
11:00–13:15
Featured Compère and Chair: Kirsty Wark
Speaker, award-winning journalist and presenter Kirsty Wark will be leading the following sessions.
Exhibition, New Dock Hall
11:05–11:15
Welcome from Leeds City Council
Main Stage, New Dock Hall
Guest Speaker: Ed Whiting, Chief Executive of Leeds City Council
11:15–11:25
Solace President's Opening Speech
Main Stage, New Dock Hall
Speaker: Robin Tuddenham, Solace President & Chief Executive at Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council
11:25–11:35
Keynote: Finding Home in Halifax: Stela’s Story
Main Stage, New Dock Hall
Speaker: Stela, service user at St Augustine’s Centre, Halifax
11:35–12:15
Main Stage, New Dock Hall
Speakers:
Chris Naylor, Solace Lead for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Nazeya Hussain, Solace Lead for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
12:15–13:15
International Perspective
Main Stage, New Dock Hall
Speakers:
Mike Land, President Elect, International City/County Management Association (ICMA)
Brenda Orchard, President of CAMA and Chief Administrative Officer, Lennox and Addington County
Craig Swift-McNair, General Manager, Woollahra Council, Sydney, Australia
13:15–14:15
Exhibition and Lunch
Exhibition, New Dock Hall
14:15–14:55
Sub-Plenary A: Local Power, National Plan: Delivering the 10-Year Health Strategy
This session will be held under Chatham House Rule.
Bury Theatre, Royal Armouries
Chair: John Clarke, Head of Client Solution – Healthcare, Netcall
Speakers:
Tom Stannard, Chief Executive, Manchester City Council and Solace Policy Lead for Health and Social Care
Dr Owen Williams, Chief Executive, Northern Care Alliance
Sub-Plenary B: 1.5 Million Homes: Ambition, Action, and Accountability
This session will be held under Chatham House Rule.
Pearl Suite, Royal Armouries
Chair: Jon Rouse CBE, Chief Executive, Stoke on Trent City Council and Solace Policy Lead for Housing, Planning & Infrastructure
Speaker: Joanna Key, Director General, Regeneration, Housing and Planning, MHCLG
15:00–15:40
Roundtable 1A: Investing in Place to Build Financial Resilience
Aire Suite, Royal Armouries
Barton Suite, Royal Armouries
Bury Theatre, Royal Armouries
Pearl Suite, Royal Armouries
Royal Armouries Hall A, Royal Armouries
Workshop 1D: Life Safety First: Turning Risk into Assurance
Royal Armouries Hall B, Royal Armouries
15:45–16:25
Bury Theatre, Royal Armouries
Workshop 2B: Public Collaborations: What Are They For? Who Does All the Work? How Long Do They Last? And Who Really Benefits?
Pearl Suite, Royal Armouries
Workshop 2C: Leading with Purpose: Exploring the Nexus of Strategy and Leadership in Local Government
Royal Armouries Hall A, Royal Armouries
Royal Armouries Hall B, Royal Armouries
Roundtable 2A : Local Government Reorganisation: Practical Advice and Support
Aire Suite, Royal Armouries
Barton Suite, Royal Armouries
Roundtable 2C: Test, Learn and Grow: How Do We Build a Movement?
Hotot Suite, Royal Armouries
16:30–17:30
17:30–18:15
Drinks Reception
Exhibition, New Dock Hall
Kindly sponsored by Transform.
18:15
Day One Close
Exhibition, New Dock Hall
19:15–20:00
Presidential Drinks Reception
Asia and Africa Gallery, Royal Armouries
Kindly sponsored by Zellis.
20:00–00:00
Royal Armouries Hall, Royal Armouries
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