introducing our 2026

agenda

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11:00

Doors Open

12:00

hello. hey. hi!

Cathi Harrison, CEO & Founder at Verve, takes to the main stage to open Transformation 2026 and introduce this year's themes.

12:30

keynote speaker

Lucy Castledine, FCA

Join Lucy as she dicusses the ways regulatory thinking is transforming and exactly what this means for advice firms.

13:00

keynote speaker

Dr Eliza Filby

Being ready for transformation starts with understanding the world we live in; join Dr Eliza as she sows the seeds of strategic advantage.

13:30

lunch on us & transformation exploration

14:15

partner session

Hear From... vanguard

Seb Lewis (Vanguard) will take to the main stage to share expert insights on the industry hot topics.

14:50

breakout sessions

panels & workshops

Explore panels on industry hot topics and interactive workshops, designed to spark creativity.

15:25

breakout sessions

panels & workshops

Explore panels on industry hot topics and interactive workshops, designed to spark creativity.

16:00

break & transformation exploration

16:30

partner session

Hear From... Marloo

Hardy Michel (Marloo) will take to the main stage to share expert insights on the industry hot topics.

17:00

hot shots

'how i transformed my...'

Hear from advisers on how they've transformed areas of their business in these short, sharp sessions.

17:30

fireside chat

Spencer matthews

Explore why discipline, resilience and self-leadership are essential for people navigating constant change.

18:00

drinks reception

18:30

the verve awards

Join us to celebrate the Verve Award winners, hosted by Cathi Harrison and Jo Campbell.

19:30

event close

breakout sessions

panel

Will AI destroy financial advice as a career?

Chaired by Gary Abela

We're asking the big question - what impact will AI have on careers in financial advice? Join Gary and our panel of AI experts to find out.

panel

starting and building a new advice firm in 2026

Chaired by Mohneet dhir

What's it like to build an advice firm in 2026? Mohneet will be joined by a panel of industry experts to tackle exactly that.

workshops

to be announced

Hosted by verve

Join us for two interactive workshops, designed for creative thinking and team collaboration.

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#vervetransformation26

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