Summit Programme
Please note that the programme timings and speakers are subject to change.
A warm welcome
Ami Copeland, CEO, ICB
A warm welcome from ICB CEO, Ami Copeland
09:00
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09:10
10 mins
Keynote address
Emma Jones CBE, Small Business Commissioner
Hear from the newly appointed Small Business Commissioner about her plans to support the UK’s small business community and the critical role bookkeepers can play.
09:10
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09:40
30 mins
Exhibitor Fever Pitch
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Get to know our exhibitors in this fast-paced, high-energy session designed to help you find the tools and partners to elevate your practice.
09:40
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10:20
40 mins
Refreshment break
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Refreshments and networking in the exhibition hall
10:20
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11:00
40 mins
A Bookkeeper’s Role in Delivering MTD
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Craig, who leads MTD delivery at HMRC, will provide an exclusive update on progress, timing, and how bookkeepers are key to making MTD a success.
11:00
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11:30
30 mins
Payroll Updates
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Always a delegate favourite, Ian will unpack the latest payroll developments with his signature clarity and depth of insight.
11:00
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11:30
30 mins
Concurrent sessions 3
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11:30
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11:50
20 mins
Concurrent sessions 4
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11:30
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11:50
20 mins
The 6 Figure Bookkeeper – Practice Growth
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Jo Wood C.FICB PM.Dip and Zoe Whitman MICB return to the Summit with a practical masterclass on generating new business and driving growth.
11:50
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12:20
30 mins
Business Insights for Your Clients
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Peter draws from ICB’s Business Insight syllabus to help bookkeepers better understand forecasting, performance analysis, and strategic decision-making.
11:50
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12:20
30 mins
Lunch
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Lunch and networking in the exhibition hall
12:20
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13:20
1 hour
10 Years of Running an Award-Winning Practice
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Clare shares the story of CEM’s decade-long journey, offering honest reflections and practical strategies for sustainable success.
13:20
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13:50
30 mins
Pricing Bookkeeping in a New Era
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This session will explore modern pricing approaches, digital-era expectations, and the importance of valuing your work appropriately.
13:20
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13:50
30 mins
Concurrent sessions 9
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13:50
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14:10
20 mins
Concurrent sessions 10
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13:50
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14:10
20 mins
Bookkeeping Skills Masterclass
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Recently having sold her successful practice, Helen will share what ‘gold standard’ bookkeeping looks like in today’s world.
14:10
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14:10
30 mins
AML Update
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A timely session recapping the past 12 months of AML developments and what you need to do to remain compliant.
14:10
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14:10
30 mins
Refreshment break
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Refreshments and networking in the exhibition hall
14:40
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15:10
30 mins
Keynote speaker
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One of the UK’s most respected tax professionals, Rebecca will review the latest Budget measures and what they mean for your clients.
15:10
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15:50
40 mins
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15:50
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16:15
25 mins
VIP Special Guest Session
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Ami Copeland, ICB’s CEO, will host a one-on-one conversation with an as-yet-unnamed special guest – an industry legend, tech innovator, and passionate advocate for bookkeepers. Don’t miss the big reveal.
16:15
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16:55
40 mins
CEO Closing
Ami Copeland, CEO, ICB
Wrap up from Ami Copeland
16:55
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17:00
5 mins