All Speakers Hayley Hamlett Director of HR & Corporate Affairs Thursday 16 October 2025 15:00–15:40 Shaping Communities – How Leaders Unlock Social and Economic Value Barton Suite, Royal Armouries Go to session

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All Speakers Evelyn John Inner Circle Consulting Thursday 16 October 2025 15:45-16:25 Test, Learn and Grow: How Do We Build a Movement? Hotot Suite, Royal Armouries Go to session

All Speakers Jonathan Clifton Director of Strategy and Communications, Sheffield City Council Thursday 16 October 2025 15:45-16:25 Test, Learn and Grow: How Do We Build a Movement? Hotot Suite, Royal Armouries Go to session

All Speakers Lisa Smith Director of Strategy, Performance and Partnerships, Liverpool City Council Thursday 16 October 2025 15:45-16:25 Test, Learn and Grow: How Do We Build a Movement? Hotot Suite, Royal Armouries Go to session

All Speakers Andrew Ferrier Chief Executive, Test Valley Borough Council Thursday 16 October 2025 15:45-16:25 Test, Learn and Grow: How Do We Build a Movement? Hotot Suite, Royal Armouries Go to session

All Speakers Eleanor Kelly Former Chief Executive Thursday 16 October 2025 15:00–15:40 Life Safety First: Turning Risk into Assurance Hall B, Royal Armouries Go to session

All Speakers Mike Land City Manager of Coppell, Texas, and President-Elect of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Michael Land is the City Manager of Coppell, Texas, a role he has held since 2017 following five years as Deputy City Manager. With over three decades of public service experience, Mike is also the President-Elect of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). His career includes serving as Town Manager for Prosper, City Manager and Community Development Director for Gainesville, Texas, and Planning & Zoning Director in Tavares, Florida. He also worked in private-sector land planning in Sarasota and Orlando, where he chaired Sarasota County’s Affordable Housing Task Force. Mike is a Credentialed Manager through ICMA, a Certified Public Manager, and holds a Bachelor of Environmental Design and Master of Science in Land Development from Texas A&M University. He is a graduate of the Senior Executive Institute at the University of Virginia and holds a Project Management Certificate from Duke University. A dedicated mentor and leader, Mike has served as President of the Texas City Management Association, on the ICMA Board of Directors, and on advisory boards for Texas State University, UTA’s MPA program, and Texas Women’s Leadership Institute. Recognized among “21 Leaders for the 21st Century” by the Collin County Business Press, Mike is committed to advancing professional local government and fostering community success. He and his wife Lisa live in Coppell and enjoy spending time with their three daughters and four grandchildren. Thursday 16 October 2025 12:15–13:15 International Perspective Main Stage, New Dock Hall Go to session

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