Gather Round 2026 – Governance in the Midlands
Gather Round 2026 – Governance in the Midlands
We're back, baby!! Lucky number three and a rare opportunity for governance professionals, co-secs, company directors and general counsels to develop and network with a community of peers based in the Midlands.
If you feel that London sees most of the action when it comes to governance events and you'd like to attend closer to home, then this is for you. It’s straightforward to travel here too - the event’s based in Newark which has great road and rail connections. Newark is ideally located in Nottinghamshire, close to the Lincolnshire border and a stone’s throw from Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Cambridgeshire.
Kind words from 2025.
“I was blown away by the speaker quality and their expertise.”
With impressive speakers delivering current and future governance updates this is one you won’t want to miss. And 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.
Gather Round event details
Date: Thursday 11 June 2026
Time: 10am to 2pm with a chance to network afterwards
Location: YMCA Newark and Sherwood, Lord Hawke Way, Newark NG24 4FH
Cost: £150. Students or job seekers - £25 (Contact us if you would benefit from the reduced offer)
Don’t forget: Earn CPD points by attending
Reserve your seat now
Kind words from 2025.
“Some fabulous discussions.”
Learn from some of the best
We’re delighted to confirm the first three speakers who will be sharing their knowledge at Gather Round 2026.
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
Keep watching for new additions to the lineup and speaker topics.
Kind words from 2025.
“Really useful talks and I met lots of lovely Co Sec people.”
Affordable, Accessible, Applicable
It’s our mission to connect governance minds in an accessible and affordable way. We want to meet with our community and share in the pride we have for our profession. Let’s gather round to share wisdom and learn effective ways of practising governance. And let’s do it all in a welcoming environment with an awesome lunch.
Join us and other professionals for what will be a highlight in the calendar of governance events this year.