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15-17 June 2026 | Wyboston Lakes, Bedfordshire

Local Authority Conference

Connecting the UK’s local authority pension experts

15-17 June 2026 | Wyboston Lakes, Bedfordshire

Local Authority Conference

Connecting the UK’s local authority pension experts

  

Navigating reform, regulation and the realities of delivery

At a defining moment for the LGPS, this year’s conference brings together administering authorities, pools and employers to tackle the big structural shifts facing the Scheme — from governance reform and employer exits, AI and cybersecurity, to local growth, pooling relationships and public pressure.

Join fellow Local Authority leaders for three days of insight, challenge and practical discussion — designed specifically for those delivering the LGPS on the ground.

Why attend?

This is not an investment-only event. It’s the only annual conference built around the full breadth of LGPS delivery — governance, administration, employer management, policy, pooling and leadership — to support its leaders through a wave of change.

This year’s programme explores:

  • Navigating structural reform: Local Government Reorganisation, employer exits in a surplus environment, and operating effectively in a fully pooled world.
  • Managing governance, regulation and risk: New governance requirements, increasing regulatory burden, cybersecurity threats and the rise of AI.
  • Responding to political and public expectations: Delivering local growth under new government direction while handling ESG scrutiny and disinvestment pressure.

These are part of a practical, strategic and community-focused event that offers you a tailored experience:

  • 10 plenary sessions covering the biggest structural issues facing funds 
  • Interactive stream sessions (repeated to avoid clashes) 
  • Roundtables and workshops on Dashboards, talent recruitment, AI and governance 
  • Dedicated time for structured and informal networking
  • Wellbeing activities designed to support busy LGPS professionals

So what are you waiting for? Book your place and join us in Wyboston.
 

  

  

2025 speakers included


Joanne Donnelly

CEO, London Pensions Fund Authority

Gordon Corera

Author & Journalist, Former BBC Security Correspondent; The Rest is Classified

Emma Douglas

Chair, Pensions UK; Wealth Policy Director, Aviva

Toby Nangle

Independent Economic and Financial Markets Commentator, Financial Times

Nick Watt

Political Editor, Newsnight

Garth Foster

Actuary, Government Actuary Department

Roger Phillips

Chair, England and Wales Scheme Advisory Board

Nigel Giffin, KC

Barrister, 11KBW

Clair Alcock

Head of Pensions, Local Government Association

Rachel Wood

Head of Pensions, West Sussex County Council

Richard Law-Deeks

Chief Executive Officer, LGPS Central

Abigail Leech

Chief Finance Officer, LPPA

Chris Connelly

Chief Strategy Officer, Heywood

Bridget Uku

Group Manager Treasury & Investments, London Borough of Ealing

Laura Colliss

Pension Fund Manager, North East of Scotland Pension Fund

  

Key stats from the 2025 event


260+

registered

46

speakers

92%

rated programme excellent / good

92%

rated networking excellent / good

32%

first time attendees 


  

For queries or further information about the event please contact Nikolina Hudi:
 [email protected]0207 601 1710

  

    


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Key info


Dates & times

Mon 15 June: 12:30–17:15
(Conference Dinner 18:45-22:30)

Tues 16 June: 08:00–18:45
(Summer Social 19:00-22:00)

Weds 17 June: 08:00–14:00

Location

Wyboston Lakes, Bedfordshire

Dress code

Business

Fees

See fees here.

CPD

This event may qualify for CPD hours under your CPD scheme

Follow the conference

#PensionsUKLA26

  

Future dates


14-16 June 2027