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ICAEW Yorkshire and the Humber: Professional bodies lunch and sector roundtable | 5 November 2026

ICAEW Yorkshire and the Humber: Professional bodies lunch and sector roundtable | 5 November 2026

No Charge
Available
In Person
Yorkshire and Humberside
Northern Yorkshire & Humber Region
Nov
5
Thu
12:00
-
14:00 GMT
Schedule Type Title: Weekdays
Schedule Description: Expand your professional network across Yorkshire’s professional bodies at this ICAEW hosted lunch. The event will include an update on the Profession
Sessions: 1
Session Hours: 2.00
CPD hours: 2 hrs
Zoom Passcode: [email protected]
Ernst & Young
12 Wellington Place
Leeds, LS1 4AP

Description

Expand your professional network across Yorkshire’s professional bodies at this ICAEW hosted lunch. The event will include an update on the Professional and Business Services Sector Plan, followed by an informal lunch and a facilitated discussion exploring West Yorkshire’s role in the wider business landscape.

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Date and time Location
05/11/2026 | 12:00 - 14:00 Ernst & Young, 12 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AP

Event Information 

This event provides a strategic forum for professionals to connect with peers, share insight, and engage in informed discussion on regional economic priorities.
 
Hosted by ICAEW, the session will focus on the Professional and Business Services Sector Plan and its relevance to West Yorkshire. It will provide an opportunity to examine the role of the public and professional services sectors, and to explore how local professional expertise can contribute to the delivery and impact of the plan.
 
The discussion will be led by Iain Wright, Chief Policy and Communications Officer at ICAEW and Co‑Chair of the Professional and Business Services Council (PBSC), who will provide an update on the Sector Plan and help frame a facilitated conversation on the contribution of professional services within the regional business landscape.

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 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 and 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 - Dale Daley

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About the speaker

Iain Wright | Chief Policy and Communications Officer

Iain oversees ICAEW's advocacy and public affairs work. He trained as a Chartered Accountant at Deloitte and Touche, before being elected as the Member of Parliament for Hartlepool in 2004. Iain went on to serve as a Minister in both the Department for Communities and Local Government and the Department for Children, Schools and Families. Later, he became Chair of Parliament’s Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Select Committee, where he led high profile inquiries into the sale of BHS and working practices at Sports Direct.

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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 and Business Services Council (PBSC) and how professional services locally can contribute

13:15

Discussion followed by Q&A

13:45

Closing remarks

14:00

Formal close



Costs

RateCost
ICAEW MemberNo Charge
Non-MemberNo Charge
Retired MemberNo Charge
Life MemberNo Charge
Associated BodiesNo Charge
Affiliate MembersNo 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.

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