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ICAEW Wales: Business dinner | Cardiff | 12 November 2026

ICAEW Wales: Business dinner | Cardiff | 12 November 2026

£97.50 + VAT
Available
In Person
Wales
Wales Region
Nov
12
Thu
18:45
-
23:59 GMT
Schedule Type Title: Weekdays
Schedule Description: ICAEW Wales invites you to its annual black-tie business dinner, a key event for South Wales professionals. Network with business leaders, government
Sessions: 1
Session Hours: 5.23
Zoom Passcode: [email protected]
The Parkgate Hotel
Westgate Street
Cardiff, CF10 1DA

Description

ICAEW Wales invites you to its annual black-tie business dinner, a key event for South Wales professionals. Network with business leaders, government representatives, and academics. Enjoy a drinks reception and three-course dinner, followed by a presentation from a guest speaker. Book early to secure your place.

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Date and time Location
12/11/2026 | 18:45 - 23:59 The Parkgate Hotel, Westgate Street, Cardiff, CF10 1DA

Event information

The ICAEW Wales business dinner is a key networking event for professionals looking to build valuable connections. This event brings together ICAEW members, industry leaders, government representatives, academics, media contacts, and other significant regional stakeholders, offering a strong platform for professional relationship development and business discussion.

Event highlights:

  • Networking reception | Connect with professionals from various sectors during a drinks reception, creating opportunities for collaboration.
  • Three-course dinner | Enjoy a formal dinner, providing a setting for in-depth conversations and strengthening professional relationships.
  • Guest speaker | Gain insights from our confirmed guest speaker (to be announced).
  • Event photography | A professional photographer will capture key moments of the evening.

Early booking is recommended due to anticipated high demand.

Individual tickets and tables of ten are available. For table bookings, purchase ten individual tickets or contact Kathryn Nash, Engagement Executive, at [email protected].

Dress code: Black tie or traditional dress.

This dinner provides a valuable opportunity for networking and professional engagement. Reserve your place today.

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 - Kathryn Nash

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About the speaker

Professor Laura McAllister CBE is a trailblazer across sport, public policy, and human rights advocacy. A former captain of the Wales national women’s football team, she was instrumental in lobbying for official recognition of the women’s game by the Football Association of Wales. Her leadership and commitment to equality in sport laid the foundation for greater opportunities and visibility for women athletes in Wales and beyond.

In April 2023, Laura made history by becoming the first female UEFA Vice-President, a milestone achievement for Welsh and European football. In this role, she chairs key committees on gender equality, social responsibility, and sustainability, spearheading UEFA’s efforts to promote inclusion, human rights, and environmental accountability across European football. Her work has driven systemic change in governance structures, representation, and fair play standards within the sport.

Beyond the football pitch, Laura is an esteemed academic and public policy leader. As Professor of Public Policy and the Governance of Wales at Cardiff University, and formerly at the University of Liverpool, she has established herself as one of the UK’s leading experts on devolution, constitutional change, and democratic renewal. Laura has chaired major government commissions and advisory panels, including the Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales, championing inclusive, participatory governance and rights-based public policy in Wales.

Throughout her career, Laura has consistently bridged the worlds of sport and public affairs, using both platforms to advocate for gender equality, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and social justice. She was Chair of Sport Wales (between 2010-16) until April 2016, Board Member of UK Sport, the Government’s agency for Olympic and Paralympic sport, and former Director of the Football Association of Wales Trust. Her work continues to set new standards for ethical leadership and progressive governance, both in football and in public life.

Please note that the programme is subject to change

Time

Session
18:45

Drinks reception
19:30

Call for dinner
20:00

Dinner 
21:45

After dinner speech followed by Q&A and networking
Midnight

Close 

Costs

Rate Cost
Member £97.50 + VAT
Non member £97.50 + VAT

 

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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