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Agenda

08:00 - 09:00

Registration

09:00 - 09:15

Welcome

Gavin Esler, Broadcaster and journalist, Conference Moderator
Alan Millings, Global Capital Markets Leader, EY

Gavin EslerAlan Millings
09:15 - 09:45

Opening Remarks

Hywel Ball, UK&I Regional Managing Partner and UK Chair, EY

Hywel Ball
09:45 - 10:30

Plenary - Global Governance

Professor Ngaire Woods is the founding Dean of the Blavatnik School of Government and Professor of Global Economic Governance at Oxford University. Her research focuses on how to enhance the governance of organizations, the challenges of globalization, global development, and the role of international institutions and global economic governance.

Professor Ngaire Woods, Dean, Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford

Ngaire Woods
10:30 - 11:20

Breakout 1

 

Net Zero Transition Plans: expanding from Carbon to Nature, Biodiversity & Inequality

Businesses are being required to develop much more detailed and rigorous transition plans which focus on Implementation, Engagement and Governance and these are expanding from a focus on Carbon to increasingly accommodate impacts on Nature, Biodiversity & Inequality. Hear from EY's UK Managing Partner for Sustainability on practical advice on how to respond to the UK’s Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) framework.

Rob Doepel, EY
Jojo Rouse, EY

Room: Room 2

Rob DoepelJojo Rouse
 

Economic Outlook

Can the UK economy continue to avoid technical recession and an easing of inflationary pressures? Hear from Peter Arnold, EY's Chief Economist in the UK and sponsoring partner of the EY ITEM Club on his expectations for the year ahead.

Peter Arnold, EY

Room: Room 3

Peter Arnold
 

Navigating financial risks: protecting Treasury in today’s volatile markets

In today's fast-paced and unpredictable financial landscape, Treasury risk management has become increasingly crucial for organisations. This session covers key challenges and risks that Treasurers may encounter in the current market conditions, and offers insights and strategies for safeguarding your organisation in the face of market volatility.

Sangdeep Bakshi, EY
Pritika Saraf, EY

Room: Room 1

Sangdeep BakshiPritika Saraf
11:20 - 11:45

Break

11:45 - 12:30

Plenary - Regulation

Hear from Sir Jan du Plessis, Chair of the FRC, discussing its future plans and transition to ARGA.

Sir Jan du Plessis, Chair, FRC

Sir Jan du Plessis
12:30 - 13:20

Breakout 2

 

UK Corporate Reform: non-financial disclosures

With the proposed changes to the UK Corporate Governance Code and the UK Corporate Reform legislation, the next year will require many organisations to enhance their risk management, internal controls, fraud and ESG reporting. Hear from our UK Corporate Reform team on the implications, insights and lessons learned from their experience with other organisations to help you on your transformation journey.

Dan Feather, EY

Room: Room 2

Dan Feather
 

Economic Outlook

Can the UK economy continue to avoid technical recession and an easing of inflationary pressures? Hear from Peter Arnold, EY's Chief Economist in the UK and sponsoring partner of the EY ITEM Club on his expectations for the year ahead.

Peter Arnold, EY

Room: Room 3

Peter Arnold
 

US financial reporting developments

From our Capital Markets practice, our Washington and London based Partners will discuss developments and points of focus of the key US standard setters and regulators, including the SEC, FASB, and PCAOB, they have seen in the last year. The discussion will cover current standard setting and rulemaking, trends in SEC staff comments, as well as emerging rulemaking areas.

Steven C. Jacobs, EY
Adam Dufour, EY

Room: Room 1

Steven C. JacobsAdam Dufour
13:20 - 14:20

Lunch

14:20 - 15:10

Breakout 3

 

Global sustainability disclosures: ISSB update

Responding to the demand for transparent financial-related sustainability disclosures by companies, the IFRS Foundation announced the creation of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) at COP26 in November of 2021. (The ISSB is a consolidation of the IFRS Foundation, the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB) and the Value Reporting Foundation (VRF)).

Hear from Jonathan Labrey, on how the IASB and the ISSB are working together to develop a global baseline of sustainability disclosure standards backed by the G7, the G20, and Central Bank Governors from more than 40 jurisdictions.

Jonathan Labrey, IFRS Foundation

Room: Room 3

Jonathan Labrey
 

IFRS developments

Hear directly from the IASB and EY on the IASB’s agenda and key developments in accounting standards, including their work on reflecting climate-related risks in the financial statements. One of most popular sessions at the FRO!

Rika Suzuki, IASB
Richard Moore, EY
Pieter Dekker, EY

Room: Room 2

Pieter DekkerRichard MooreRika Suzuki
 

Effective leadership: through transformation and challenging times

Great leadership is vital to transform a business. Amy Walters of EY Lane4, explores the many global trends impacting organisations today and what leaders need to do to achieve success in a high performing environment. She will share lessons learnt and demonstrate how the correct mindsets is critical to ensuring leaders are future-fit for their environment.

Amy Walters, EY Lane4
Dominic Mahony, EY Lane4

Room: Room 1

Dominic MahonyAmy Walters
15:10 - 15:55

Plenary - Politics

Nick Robinson will be sharing his insights on UK politics and looking ahead to the upcoming election.

Nick Robinson, Broadcaster and political journalist

Nick Robinson
15:55 - 16:20

Break

16:20 - 17:10

Breakout 4

 

IFRS developments

Hear directly from the IASB and EY on the IASB’s agenda and key developments in accounting standards, including their work on reflecting climate-related risks in the financial statements. One of most popular sessions at the FRO!

Rika Suzuki, IASB
Richard Moore, EY
Pieter Dekker, EY

Room: Room 2

Pieter DekkerRichard MooreRika Suzuki
 

Corporate transparency: strengthening fraud risk management frameworks

How to strengthen your fraud risk management framework to protect the long-term value of your organisation. Hear from our Forensics Fraud and ESG partners discussing the implications of the upcoming anti-fraud legislation including the new “failure to prevent fraud” offense. (UK Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill). They will be sharing updates on the proposed fraud legislations and providing insights into what companies are doing to strengthen their corporate governance to stay out of trouble.

Emma Browne, EY

Room: Room 3

Emma Browne
 

Neurodiversity: making a difference

Statistics show that 1 in 5 people are neurodivergent. Hear from Ayo Sokale on navigating life on the autistic spectrum, how to create an inclusive environment, have a positive impact and champion change for your colleagues, family and friends.

Ayo Sokale, Civil engineer, BBC presenter and STEM ambassador

Room: Room 1

Ayo Sokale
17:10 - 17:55

Plenary - AI

Nina Schick, AI expert and author of Deep Fakes and the Infocalypse, will explore on how advances in Generative AI will transform geopolitics, business and society.

Nina Schick, Author and AI expert

Catriona CampbellNina Schick
17:55 - 18:00

Closing remarks

18:00

Drinks reception

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