About this Event
It’s back for a third year and still as popular as ever!
Gather Round is a rare opportunity for governance professionals, co-secs, company directors and general counsel to develop and network with a community of peers in the Midlands.
With impressive speakers delivering current and future governance updates, this is one you won’t want to miss. Last year we heard from Design Portfolio, Companies House, and Slaughter & May amongst others.
Don’t forget, the Gather Round promise is you'll not only take away their industry updates, but you'll leave with knowledge on how to practically apply them to your role, and, bonus, some CPD points too.
Here are some of the wonderful words last year’s delegates shared with us:
“I was blown away by the speaker quality and their expertise.”
“Some fabulous discussions.”
“Really useful talks and I met lots of lovely co sec people.”
This year’s speakers include:
Tom Rogers, Head of AI and Market Engagement - Design Portfolio
Topic: AI as the stakeholder
Emma Brown, Chair of Association of Women Company Secretaries and Company Secretary at Stream
Topic: The Co Sec Landscape in 2026: An AWCS Perspective
Cynthia Mora-Spencer, Institute Secretary, CGIUKI
Topic: The Company Secretary in 2026 under the CGIUKI: What’s Changing and What Matters
Kerry Round and Claire Taylor, Round Governance will be facilitating a practical session
Topic: Board & Committee preparation and minutes
Jane Powell, Round Governance and Special Guest
Topic: Municipal and societies governance - Public accountability, legitimacy, community trust, political overlay
Panel – to be announced
Topic: Board culture and dynamics - Tone from the top, behaviours in the boardroom, decision‑making under pressure, power dynamics, and risk appetite.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
YMCA Community and Activity Village, Lord Hawke Way, Newark-on-Trent, United Kingdom
GBP 150.00
