The Northern Economy CPD Forum: Insight, Impact & Innovation

Join CIMA for this insightful full‑day conference, followed by our annual Prestige Dinner, bringing together the finance community in the striking setting of Sheffield.

It’s a career‑shaping CPD experience, a chance to learn from experts at the forefront of finance, economics and leadership - and to connect with peers from across industry, practice and academia.

• 8:30 - 16:00 | Conference, incl. 7 sessions, breaks & lunch
• 16:00 - 17:00 | Networking reception at Radisson's rooftop bar
• 18:30 - 23:00 | Prestige Dinner, incl. arrival drinks, 3-course-meal, keynote address, celebration of CIMA's high achieving students, DJ & sax player set to finish off

✅ A full day of CPD

✅ Insightful case studies and future‑focused discussions

✅ High‑profile speakers from academia, policy and industry

✅ Unmissable networking opportunities throughout the day

✅ An entertaining evening to balance out a full-day of learning

• Andy Hogben, Head of Commercialisation, University of Sheffield: 'University spinout companies: From discovery science to wealth creation'
• Dr Richard Bruce, Supply Chain Finance Specialist, University of Sheffield Management School: 'How finance structures shape business relationships - and where risks emerge'

• Alex Golledge, Agent for Yorkshire & the Humber, Bank of England
• Douglas Lawson, CEO & Co-Founder, MarktoMarket
• Luke Stanton, Dynamic Speaker & Performance Coach

More speakers to be announced shortly: We are currently finalising additional high‑calibre contributors and will confirm them soon, making this one of CIMA’s most compelling regional programmes yet.

Once the sessions conclude for the day, delegates are invited to unwind and connect at a networking reception in the Radisson Blu’s rooftop bar, offering stunning panoramic views over Sheffield - the ideal setting to reflect on the day and build meaningful professional connections.

Continue this CIMA experience in the evening, with our exclusive three‑course Prestige Dinner, also hosted at the Radisson Blu.

🍽️ Three‑course fine dining

🎤 Powerful keynote speaker

🏆 Celebrating CIMA’s highest‑achieving students from across the region

🎶 Energetic DJ & live saxophonist - - to close the night in style

An unforgettable evening combining recognition, inspiration and entertainment.

• CIMA Members & Students
• Finance leaders and professionals
• Business partners and stakeholders

• Super early bird rate available until the end of May: £39.99 (or £59.99 for external guests)
• Early bird rate available until the end of August: £59.99 (or £79.99 for external guests)
• Standard rate: £79.99 (or £99.99 for external guests)

Each ticket gives you access to the full-day conference & networking reception, as well as the evening dinner & entertainment. Refreshments are included.

Final agenda, and additional speakers will be announced soon.

With limited places and great super early and early bird promotions, early booking is strongly recommended.

Parking: There is no on-site parking at the venue. We recommend that you park at Q-Park Charles Street (St Paul's Pl, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2NA), 4-minute walk from the hotel. Booking & rates can be found

To ensure ease and lower attednees' costs, we've secured preferential rates when booking any of the following hotels.

Radisson Blu Sheffield (4-star hotel) - this is the hotel where our event it taking place; photo of the hotel displayed below.

• Rates: Standard room, single occupancy B&B at £155 per night. The supplement for double occupancy is £20. An upgrade to the next higher room category is available on request starting from £40 per room per night.
• No parking on-site, parking recomennded by the hotel: Q-Park Charles Street (St Paul's Pl, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2NA) at £25 per 24 hours; 4-minute walk from the hotel.
• Book here: Welcome to new experiences with Blu | Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield (radissonhotels.com) Booking instructions: (1) Search your accommodation dates; (2) Click in “special rates”; (3) In the “Promotional” enter your unique code: SCC11; (4) Follow the steps to book your room(s)

Leopold Hotel (4-star hotel) - 3-minute walk from the event venue

• Rates: Single occupancy B&B at £125 or double occupancy B&B at £135 per night
• No parking on-site, parking recomennded by the hotel: Q‑Park Rockingham Street (2 Holland St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4NL) at £15 per 24 hours; 5-minute walk from the hotel; you exchange your ticket at hotel reception for an exit pass; discounts: 10% off when pre‑booking online using code LEOPOI10.
• Book here: https://book.passkey.com/e/51241695

Leonardo Hotel (4-star hotel) - 6-minute walk from the event venue

• Rates: Single occupancy B&B at £92 or double occupancy B&B at £102 per night
• No parking on-site, parking recomennded by the hotel: Car Park The Moor - Sheffield | APCOA (Eyre St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4QW) at £10 per 24 hours; when entering the car park, you will receive a blue token - scan the token at hotel reception before you leave to ensure the reduced rate applies.
• Book here: https://book.passkey.com/e/51241695

Hampton by Hilton (3-star hotel) - 8-minute walk from the event venue

• Rates: Single occupancy B&B at £79 or double occupancy B&B also at £79 per night
• Hotel's own on‑Site Parking, partially covered multi‑storey, located at West Bar Green; Daily prices: 1 hour: £3; 2 hours: £5; 5 hours: £7; 24 hours: £15 for hotel guests; Pay at reception, by card, cash, or phone.
• Book here: https://book.passkey.com/e/51241695

Info: Trust, risk and power are three of the key elements of inter-organisational relationships, with the over-arching factor being money. Unsuitable KPIs tend to lead to unstable relationships, whereas collaborative working reduces risk and increases profitability. The use of Supply Chain Finance, or Reverse Factoring, when adopted honourably, can transform relationships.

Info: Hear from Andy Hogben, Head of Commercialisation at University of Sheffield – who will discuss how the momentum in Sheffield city ecosystem is creating opportunity for investment and economic returns from academic research.