Key Information

Time and Date: 10am to 3pm, 11 June 2026 – We will be in touch to confirm your session slot.

Venue: YMCA Conference centre Newark - https://ymcanewarksherwood.org/contact-us-2

Train stations: There are two train stations in Newark – Newark Northgate and Newark Castle. Depending on your departure station, please let us know what station you are arriving at and we will arrange a taxi. The main station is Newark Northgate.

https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/newark-northgate/

Expenses: Please let us have a copy of your train ticket receipt, your bank details and we will reimburse you.

LinkedIN Event: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7454495811759013888?viewAsMember=true

EventBright:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gather-round-2026-tickets-1987992636491?aff=oddtdtcreator

Speakers

• Tom Rogers, Head of AI and Market Engagement - Design Portfolio 

  Topic: AI as the stakeholder  

• Emma Brown, President of the Women's Corporate Governance Association

  Topic: The Co Sec Landscape in 2026: A WCGA 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 Robin Fieth, Former Chief Executive of the Building Societies Association
  Topic: Municipal and societies governance - Public accountability, legitimacy, community trust, political overlay

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