The Evolving Workplace in the 21st Century - North-East Regional Flagship Event

We are delighted to announce the return of the North East Regional Forum flagship event, taking place on Thursday 9 October 2025 at the Novotel, Leeds city centre.

The day offers an excellent chance to gain fresh perspectives, connect with industry leaders and peers and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving profession.

This year’s theme, “The Evolving Workplace in the 21st Century”, will explore the changing landscape of work and its impact on professionals in the insurance and financial services profession. Join us for a day of thought-provoking discussions, interactive sessions, and valuable networking opportunities.

The program is currently being finalised and we are pleased to share details of our speakers who will be attending:

• Matthew Hill - CEO, Chartered Insurance Institute
• Jenny Wright - Regional Partnerships Manager, Money & Pensions Service
• Louise Turner - HR Consultant and Mental Health First Aid Instructor
• Prof. Jo Clarke - Founder & Director, Petros
• Guest Keynote Speaker ex-Leeds Rhino's player Jamie Peacock, who will share insights on developing a lifelong earning mindset

We will be holding lead in webinars prior to the event, with presentations from Prof. Alan Punter on “Parametric Insurance/Underwriting in the evolving workplace in the 21st century” and Clyde & Co presenting “From a Cyber/AI perspective”. Dates and details will be announced shortly.

The cost of this event, which includes lunch is £20 and is supported and subsidised by the Insurance Institutes of the North East, is £20. This is your opportunity to gain fresh perspectives, connect with industry leaders and peers and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving profession.

To keep up to date with the latest information, please check your local institute's LinkedIn page and if you have any questions, please contact Veronica Wilkinson.

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Please note: This event is a regional collaboration between the local institutes in the area. Your booking details will be shared with the Insurance Institute of York, which is acting as the host institute for this event.