ICAEW North East: Pan-professional networking events | 2026

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Schedule Description: Expand your network across sectors at this collaborative lunch series hosted by ICAEW, CIPFA, CIOT, and CISI. The March session features Iain Wright,

Sessions: 181

Session Hours: 362.00

CPD hours: 2 hrs

Zoom Passcode: [email protected]

Description

Expand your network across sectors at this collaborative lunch series hosted by ICAEW, CIPFA, CIOT, and CISI. The March session features Iain Wright, ICAEW Chief Policy and Communications Officer and Co-Chair of the Professional and Business Services Council (PBSC), for an update on the national sector plan. Participants will enjoy an informal lunch followed by a facilitated discussion on the North East’s role within the regional business landscape.

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15 May 2026 \| In-person \| Newcastle \| Topic: Regional collaboration \| A discussion on the PBSC sector plan	Book here
June 2026 \| Hosted by CIOT \| In-person \| Location and topic TBC	More details TBC
September 2026 \| Hosted by CIPFA \| In-person \| Location and topic TBC	More details TBC
November 2026 \| Hosted by CISI \| In-person \| Location and topic TBC	More details TBC

Event Information

These events offer a strategic environment to connect with peers across the financial, tax, and securities and investment sectors. Hosted in collaboration with ICAEW, CIPFA, CIOT, and CISI, these sessions facilitate high-value relationships between diverse professional disciplines.

The series provides a structured platform for professionals to exchange cross-sector intelligence. By aligning four leading professional bodies, the series ensures a comprehensive perspective on the regional business landscape. For the March session, we welcome Iain Wright, ICAEW Chief Policy and Communications Officer and Co-Chair of the Professional and Business Services Council (PBSC), to lead our discussion.

What to Expect

Networking lunch | A dedicated session for informal engagement to expand local professional contacts across the four participating bodies.
Facilitated discussion | A cross-disciplinary dialogue led by Iain Wright, addressing the role of the PBSC and how professional services locally can contribute to the sector plan.

Key Benefits

Sector integration | Build a robust network with members from four distinct professional institutions.
Multidisciplinary insight | Understand how major issues are impacting accountancy, finance, tax, and securities & investment.
Professional development | Gain a broader understanding of the regional economy and policy landscape through peer-to-peer knowledge sharing.

Event enquiries

Should you experience any difficulties booking onto the event, please go to our events support page - how to book. If you need assistance making a booking, please contact the Events Information team who will be happy to support with the online booking process.

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Your local event organiser will also be able to assist with any last minute questions if you are unable to reach our Events Information team.

Event Organiser - Joanne Lucking

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Important information

Your registration for this event is managed by ICAEW. We will use your information to process and administer your registration and participation. In the case of joint events, we may share your registration details with our event partner for the purpose of event registration and, where applicable, for their reporting and analysis purposes. For further details on how your data is handled, including your rights under UK GDPR, please refer to our event partner's privacy policy.

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Please note that the programme is subject to change

Time	Session
12:00	Arrival and registration
12:30	Welcome
12:40	The role of the Professional & Business Services Council (PBSC) and how professional services locally can contribute \| Iain Wright, ICAEW Chief Policy and Communications Officer
13:15	Discussion followed by Q&A
13:45	Closing remarks
14:00	Formal close

Costs

Rate	Cost
ICAEW Member	No Charge
Non-Member	No Charge
Retired Member	No Charge
Life Member	No Charge
Associated Bodies	No Charge
Affiliate Members	No Charge

Legal Disclaimer

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) does not endorse or recommend any third-party products, services, or companies mentioned during this event or in related materials. References to any such products, services, or companies are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by ICAEW.

The views and opinions expressed by third-party speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of ICAEW. ICAEW does not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, completeness, or legality of the content presented by third-party speakers.

For further information or clarification, please contact ICAEW directly.

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