Event Location: UK

Due to the current restrictions on travel and gatherings, we are unable to conduct our National Conference in its traditional format this year. Engagement with and feedback regarding our virtual events has underlined the importance to Members of the IFT providing opportunities to explore changes in the business environment. We are therefore pleased to announce that we will deliver this year’s National Conference virtually and in association with Deloitte.

The National Conference will be held over two consecutive mornings. The first session will be held between 8.00 and 10.30am on Tuesday 14^th July. The second session will be held between 8.00 and 10.30am on Wednesday 15^th July.

The National Conference will provide key information for turnaround professionals, as well as exploring essential business considerations as we enter a new period. We have an exciting line up of quality speakers and you can find the full agenda here.

Given the extraordinary and exceptional situation, we have taken the decision to base the pricing structure of this year’s conference on a ‘pay what you choose’ structure for Members and Corporate Partners, with 10% of proceeds going towards Mind’s coronavirus relief activities.

Mind is a mental health charity, providing advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem, especially at this crucial time in lockdown. Proceeds can help support the running of its Info Line that provides people with vital information and support in their local area, and its online peer support community that connects others feeling anxious or lonely during lockdown.

For Members and colleagues in corporate partner firms, we suggest a contribution of £30, £60 or £90 for the National Conference to support your Institution and the work of Mind.

The rate for non-members who wish to attend the IFT National Conference is £180 with 10% of proceeds going towards Mind. This provides access to both days.

We hope you can join us virtually during this exceptional time but otherwise we hope to see you in person at one of our national conferences once we can meet again.

TO BOOK YOUR PLACE AT THE IFT NATIONAL CONFERENCE PLEASE EMAIL Events@the-ift.com

The IFT will be hosting the IFT Breakfast Webinar: The impact of COVID-19 on supply chain management taking place on Thursday 14th May between 08:00 – 09:00.

This webinar will have both a short term and medium term focus looking at the immediate impacts of coming out of a lockdown scenario on supply chains and how the effects this will have on the business models of companies.

These topics will be discussed through a panel consisting of Ian Parker – Independent member, Kelly Jones – Kingsgate and Ian Morgan – PwC. There will be a focus on the financial health of supply chains, the impacts of the varying access to skilled workers during social distancing, as well as other topics.

To register for the webcast please follow this link*: IFT Webinar: The impact of COVID-19 on supply chain management

*Please do not sign up using the member sign up below as this will not register for the webinar as it is hosted on an external website.

In this webinar you will hear from Richard Farr and Dan Mindel from Lincoln Pensions, and Michael Collins and Dan French from Gateley. They will be sharing their expert insights on the Pension Schemes Bill and how it will affect the turnaround community.  The discussion will also examine the Funding Code and the impact of COVID-19 on pension obligations.

There will also be opportunity for Q&A with the panel.

To register for the webcast please follow this link: Pension Schemes Bill Breakfast Webinar