EventsThe UK’s largest technology-focused events

exclusively for the professional services market

PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FIRMS WITH THE EDUCATION TO BUILD THEIR TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY

Our events are wholly focused on the UK’s dynamic and fast-changing professional services technology market – for firms that utilise technology and innovation to retain market share, win new clients and improve internal processes.

Our events are attended by Heads of Innovation and Transformation, Managing Partners, Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), IT Directors, CEO, COO and General Counsel.

The sectors we are work in are:> LEGAL > IN-HOUSE LEGAL

> ACCOUNTANCY > MANAGEMENT CONSULTING > PROPERTY& REAL ESTATE

We showcase the firms making a success of technology and bring the industry’s leading

innovators to all our events.

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2020 Alternative Events Calendar

The sheer quality of the speakers and delegates. There was deep and cutting-edge experience all over!” Richard Crabb, Head of Commercial

Management, HSBC

The presentations from people who are putting into practice. The 5 ideas quick fire was particularly good. Also enjoyed the round tables, again to hear more one on one for what we are all doing or not doing.” Shaun Spalding, Head of Project

Management Office, BNP Paribas Real Estate

Useful insights from across the professional services areas. Seeing where other firms are on the ‘innovation journey’.” John Stanford, Director IT Consulting, Moore

Stephens

The conference provided a conceptual and practical look forward in enough detail to start informing strategies.” Attilio Morosini, IT Director, Chestertons

It was really helpful to meet others in law firm leadership roles to share challenges and solutions. Also helpful for me to spend time ‘on’ the business rather than ‘in’ the business.” Simon Deans, Senior Partner, BNP Collins

Very relevant content/ presentations based around data. Some other thought provoking ‘future’ proptech discussions, took lots of notes!” Paul Bamber, Technology Director, Bruntwood

The content was pitched at the right level with good interactions during the Q&A sessions. Networking opportunities are always key at any summit/conference and the event delivered.” Vincete Herrera-Leon, Head of Digital

Services-Property, Network Rail

Opportunity to network with peers and like-minded people facing similar issues.” David Frangleton, Partner,

Mitchell Charlesworth

Hearing latest developments and case studies which confirms we are moving in the right direction.” Lisa Leighton, Joint Managing Partner,

BHP Chartered Accountants

Captive audience, low dropout rate due to location.” Alex Edds, Director of Innovation, JLL

I found it really informative, the guest speakers were excellent, and the event was useful as well as being highly entertaining.” John Dickerson, Practice Director,

Anderson Rowntree

I found the presentations informative/ thought provoking and otherwise very much enjoyed the format. In the main the delegates were willing to engage with complete strangers which made my attendance easier given I ended up attending solo.” Karen Brodie, Partner, BTO Solicitors

Meeting other of like mind and discussing the issues we all share. The round table was good again.” Tony Chauhan, Partner, Bowling & Co. Solicitors

As good as ever – the community willingness to share ideas and of course some great speakers.” Paul Lowe, Partnership Secretary,

Wiggin Osborne Fullerlove

New ideas and the willingness of delegates to speak openly.” Kevin Bould, Head of Support Services, Royal

London AM

The content was very interactive and networking good.” Oliver Durham-Winch, Head of Sales,

Coyote Software

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A L T E R N A T I V E E V E N T S 2 0 2 0 P O R T F O L I O

Excellent opportunity to network and has meaningful conversations with peers about the direction of travel of the market and real-world solutions that they are applying to their businesses.” Robert Stark, Senior Executive Director, MAPP

February

3 - 4 FEBRUARY 2020 - De Vere Beaumont Estate,

Windsor

March

23 - 24 MARCH 2020 - Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel,

near Birmingham

May

June

8 - 9 JUNE 2020 - Crowne Plaza, Marlow

JulyAugust

September

14 - 15 September 2020 - Crowne Plaza, Marlow

14 September 2020, Crowne Plaza, Marlow

15 - 16 September 2020 - Crowne Plaza, Marlow

October

November

02 - 03 November 2020 - Crowne Plaza Marlo December

April

January

Now in its 4th year 3 – 4 February 2020

De Vere Beaumont, Windsor www.alternativeinhousetech.com

Attended by General Counsel, Heads of Legal Operations and Heads of Legal Tech who are passionate about technology and its potential to improve the legal team’s contribution to the business.

The UK’s largest technology event for in-house legal operations.

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Advisory Board 2020

www.alternativeaccountancyIT.com

Now in its 4th year 23 – 24 March 2020

Forest of Arden Marriott, near Birmingham

www.alternativeaccountancyIT.com

The UK’s only accountancy conference that exclusively targets the Top 300 accountancy practices.

ALTERNATIVE ACCOUNTANCY STRATEGIC IT CONFERENCE

In association with the ICAEW the conference is attended by CIOs, IT Directors, COOs and Managing Partners, the event content is focused on how technology and innovation can increase output, drive efficiency and improve the client experience.

2020 will

include:

Advisory Board 2020

THE ALTERNATIVE IN-HOUSE TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT

Learn from the in-house teams that are making a success of technology

Mo Zain Ajaz Global Head of Legal Operational Excellence, National Grid

Amy Brookbank Head of Legal Operations, Ocado

Matthew Burman Director of Corporate Law, Visa Europe

Andrew Dey

Legal Technology Consultant for Corporate Legal

Anita Drew

Head of Digital, IT & Commercial – Group Legal, Prudential

Ben Eason

Head of Legal Transformation, Barclays

Simon Ferres

CIO Legal, Deutsche Bank

Vanessa French General Counsel, UK & Europe, Serco

Chris Fox

Chief Legal Office, Kambi

David Griffin Head of Legal Systems & Change, BT

Dinesh Jadav Director of Legal Operations, Royal Mail

Amy McConnell Head of Enterprise Legal Operations & Contracting, Group Enterprise Legal, Vodafone

Andrew Mills

Legal Director, UK & I, Experian

Maria Passemard Head of Legal Projects, John Lewis Partnership

Ian Waterworth

Head of Programme and Change - Legal COO, Standard Chartered Bank

Delivering education on the bespoke technologies most relevant for in-house teams

The event will equip you with the tools to build the business case for your technology budget

• HEADSOF IT / IT

DIRECTORS

in March to meet this highly targeted and highly moti-vated audience of accountancy decision-makers

THE UK’S LARGEST AND ONLY EVENTHELPING MID-MARKET ACCOUNTANCY PRACTICES

FUTURE-PROOF THEIR BUSINESSES

MEDIA PACK

The Conference has created a genuine community in mid-sized accountancy practices. No other event will put you face-to-face with

so many decision-makers in this market. Our audience of senior management and technology leads control technology spending in

their firms and want to make the best use of their tech investments.

@altaccountITwww.alternativeaccountancyit.com

23 - 24 March 2020Forest of Arden Marriott,

near Birmingham

JOIN USYou will meet 150+:

• MANAGINGPARTNERS

/ MANAGING DIRECTORS

/ CEOS • SENIOR

PARTNERS / IT PARTNERS

• OPERATIONSDIRECTORS

/ CHIEFOPERATING

OFFICERS

4TH ANNUAL

In association with:

How to future-proof your accountancy practice

Developing and embedding an innovation culture in your firm

Insight into what the next generation of clients and employees want from your firm

and from technology

Your options for achieving a joined-up “ecosystem” of tech in your firm:

collaborate? build? buy?

How tech vendors can meet the needs of the modern accountancy practice

Abi Bown Chief Digital Officer, Cooper Parry

Ian Carlson Managing Director, Old Mill

Paul Crichton Managing Partner, MMG Archbold

Will Farnell Director & Founder, Farnell Clarke

Andy Jay Director, Fiander Tovell

Ali Jones IT Partner, Sagars

Richard Kleiner Partner, Gerald Edelman

Chris Madden IT & Operations Director, Kreston Reeves

Robert Moore Managing Partner, Bright Grahame Murray

Ian Philips Deputy Managing Director, Duncan & Toplis

Adrian Rodaway Partner, HPH Chartered Accountants

Philip Woodgate Partner, Goodman Jones

Andrew Yearsley Innovation Director, Bishop Fleming

Paul Farrell Head of IT, Mitchell Charlesworth

Andrew Hibberd Head of IT, BHP

Elizabeth Lloyd Partner, Larking Gowen

Ben Smith Partner, Ecovis Wingrave Yeats

Richard Anning Head of IT Faculty, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW)

THE ALTERNATIVE LEGAL MANAGEMENT SUMMIT

The UK’s largest mid-market law firm management summit

14 – 15 September 2020The Crowne Plaza, Marlow

www.alternativelegalmanagement.com

Now in its 5th year, the invitation-only Summit offers you a unique opportunity to meet the ultimate decision-makers in mid-market firms.

No other event will put you face-to-face with so many managing partners, managing directors and CEOS – all of whom have the final say on spending and procurement.

Bringing together Managing Partners with the vision to innovate, collaborate and transform their businesses.

www.alternativelegalmanagement.com

@altlegalmgtwww.alternativelegalmanagement.com

30 September & 1 October 2019 De Vere Beaumont Estate, Windsor

SUMMIT2019

THE UK’S LARGEST EVENT FOR MANAGING PARTNERS AND CEOS IN THE LEGAL MID-MARKET

”It was reallyhelpful to meet othersin law firm leadership

roles to share challenges and solutions. Also helpful for me to spend time 'on' the business rather than

'in' the business.” SIMON DEANS, B P COLLINS LLP

4th annual

PROGRAMME

Benchmark with law firm leaders who are grappling with many of the same dilemmas you face:

• Finding the right business/capital model to unlock value and drive your firm forward• Exit strategies and succession planning• Enabling genuine behavioural change• Getting stakeholders aligned with your business objectives• Engaging, developing and rewarding your people

Managing Partner Chief Executive Officer

Finance DirectorChief Finance Officer

NEW FOR 2019:NOW INCORPORATING THE ALTERNATIVE

LEGAL CFO SUMMIT, WITH DEDICATED CONTENT FOR LEGAL MID-MARKET

CFOS AND FINANCE DIRECTORS

Partner sponsors:

Managing DirectorChief Operating Officer

LEADERS’ SUMMIT: Professional Services

11 – 12 June 2018 De Vere Beaumont Estate, Windsor, England

Programme Day one

Monday 11 June 2018

09.30

10.00 Chair’s welcome and opening remarksLibby Jackson, Partner and Global Head of Alternative Legal Services, Herbert Smith Freehills

10.05 Keynote: Where will professional services be in 5 years’ time? The view from the top• vision for future of the industry

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Melanie Richards, Deputy Chair, KPMGAndy Baldwin, EMEIA Managing Partner, EY Stephen Allen, Global Head of Legal Service Delivery, Hogan Lovells

11.00

11.30 View from the client: what innovation & technology do corporate buyers really want from

A

Lisa Hart-Shepherd Steve Blundell, Head of Acritas Advisors, Acritas Savina Stoykova

12.15T

Andrew McManus, IT Director, Eversheds SutherlandGreg Smith

LEADERS’ SUMMIT: Professional Services

Chaired by:

Edward O’Rourke CAshtons Legal

Dr Gorkan Ahmetoglu L

Helen Archibald Chief Operating

Robert Camp Managing Partner,

Ian Carlson Managing Director, Old Mill

Ed Fletcher CFletchers Solicitors

Simon Holdsworth Managing Partner, Thrings

John Macmillan Partner, MacRoberts

Alison Morley DInnovation and former

Ian Morris Chairman,

�enny �adcli�e “People Hac

Andy Raynor Chief E

Martineaus

Tim Roche Head of IT, Stone King

Vember Mortlock Managing Director, Roythornes

Sarah Perry Managing Partner,

James Christacos Managing Director,

Shaun Jardine CServices – Corporate,

Alan Larkin DInnovation and Technology,

�an �e�ery P

Peter Lee C

Hamed Ovaisi Director, SO Legal

�om �agsta�

Innovation Director,

Viv Williams Consulting Director, Symphony Legal

Denis Stevenson

Development

Solicitors

Johannes Stillig Head of Cyber, Schillings

Steven Greenwood Managing Partner, Stone King

Simon Ross Managing Partner, Seddons Solicitors

Amanda Glover Managing Partner,

Jonathan Freedman C

Nigel Willson Global Strategist, Microsoft

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Now in its 3rd year 8 – 9 June 2020

The Crowne Plaza, Marlow www.alternativetechleaders.com

The industry’s most exclusive technology event for innovation leaders in professional services.

“ TECHNOLOGY AS A LEVERAGE IN

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IS CERTAINLY THE WAY

WE’RE ALL GOING ” Vijay Rathour,

Grant Thornton

Alternative Tech & Innovation

Leaders’ Summit:Professional Services

The UK’s first exclusive event for technology & innovation leaders in professional services

law – accountancy – consultancy (management / financial / property)

The Summit will:/ Deliver a unique, panoramic view

of the fast-changing world of professional services

/ Create a community of professional firm leaders, innovators and technologists

/ Create shared learning experiences covering digital technologies, innovation and organisational models

Crossing traditional sector boundaries to examine innovation and how technology can transform your

business

MEDIA PACKwww.alternativetechleaders.com

ALTERNATIVE TECH & INNOVATION

Advisory Board 2020

Justin Anderson Global Head of Technology, Centre of Excellence, KPMG

Julie Berry IT Partner, Saffery Champness

Tom Brichieri-ColombiPartner, Mazars

Harry GaskellCIO, EY

Adam GraingerChief Information Officer, Baker Tilly International

Libby Jackson Partner and Global Head of Practice, Alternative Legal Services, Herbert Smith Freehills

Rosemary Nunn Managing Director, I&K, The Innovation and Knowledge Agency

Stuart Pugh IT Director, PwC

Shamus Rae Partner, Head of Innovation and Investment, KPMG

Jane ChallonerDirector of Innovation & Knowledge, CMS

Lucy DillonChief Knowledge Officer, Reed Smith

Alex EddsDirector of Innovation, JLL

Ayesha KanjiDirector, A.T. Kearney Limited

Elizabeth Kavanagh Head of HR, Research & Innovation, Stride Treglown

Andrew McManus Global Co-Head of Innovation & IT Director, Eversheds Sutherland

Greg Smith Partner & Co-Lead, Digital Transformation & Analytics, Arthur D. Little

Justin Young Chief Operating Officer, Knight Frank

Advisory Board 2020

Helen ArchibaldChief Operating OfficerThorntons

Simon HoldsworthManaging PartnerThrings

Edward O’RourkeCEO & PartnerAshtons Legal

Robert CampDirector of Strategic InnovationStephens Scown

Sarah PerryManaging PartnerWright Hassall

Amanda GloverManaging PartnerBakerLaw

Dinesh RajaManaging PartnerBowling & Co Solicitors

Fiona ScottCEOPlexus Law

Hayley DaviesDirector & CEOJCP Solicitors

Brian CullenGroup CEOJackson Lees

Joanna Kingston-DaviesGroup COOJackson Lees

Martin HamiltonManaging PartnerCapsticks Solicitors

Ed WhittingtonManaging PartnerMoore Blatch

Vember MortlockPartner and Managing DirectorRoythornes

Ed TurnerManaging PartnerTaylor Vinters

Martin HopkinsManaging PartnerBirkett Long

Steven GreenwoodManaging PartnerStone King

Attended by CIOs, CTOs, Heads of Innovation, COOs, CISOs, Heads of Digital from: - top 50 law firms - top 50 accountancy firms - top 50 real estate advisors, investors and asset managers- top 50 management consultancies

Now in its 12th year 15 – 16 September 2020

The Crowne Plaza, Marlow www.alternativelegalit.com

ALTERNATIVE LEGAL IT CONFERENCE

Totally focused on delivering technology and innovation and how IT can support and influence the strategic development of the mid-market law firms, the event highlights those firms making a success of technology.

Attended by 175 IT Directors and CIO’s in mid-market law firms

www.alternativelegalit.com

14 September 2020The Crowne Plaza, Marlow

www.alternativelegalmanagement.com/cfos-and-fds

Attended by CFO’s , Finance Directors, Heads of Finance.

Advisory Board 2020

Exclusive invitation only event, for mid-tier law firm finance leaders.

www.alternativelegalmanagement.com/cfos-and-fds

Glyn MorrisPartner & Finance DirectorHiggs & Sons

Jason Bigg Finance Manager Girlings

Julia WarrilowFinance & Operations Director Thursfields Solicitors

Amanda LoranFinance DirectorStone King

Wendy ManfieldCommercial DirectorStephens Scown

Leigh EcclestoneOperations & Finance ManagerSherrards

Lucia FellinoFinance DirectorThrings

Yvonne ThomasFinance DirectorBarcan + Kirby LLP

THE ALTERNATIVE LEGAL CFO SUMMIT

Invitation only

Expert advice and insight into the changing role of the CFO/FD and what you must do to adapt

Presentations, panels and round table discussions focusing on strategies for predicting future income streams

Advisory Board 2020

Alan BarrettHead of IT, TWM Solicitors

Jas BassiIT Solutions Delivery Manager, Gateley

Sarah BlairDirector of IT, Thorntons Law

Cathy KirbyDirector of Technology, Coffin Mew

Anna LawtonIT Director, Hempsons

Jo OwenChief Information Officer, Cripps

Steve SumnerDirector of Information Technology, Taylor Vinters LLP

James TempleChief Operating Officer, Seddons

Simon ClarkeDirector of IT, Stephens Scown

Duncan EadieDirector of IT, Charles Russell Speechlys

Jonathan FreedmanHead of Technology & Security, Howard Kennedy

Peter OwenDirector, Lights-On Consulting Ltd

Carol SkinnerHead of IT, Lewis Silkin LLP

Nigel StottHead of IT, Hudgells Solicitors

Martyn WellsIT Director, Wright Hassall LLP

Phil WoodHead of IT, Bristows

Andrew Wallace Director & Group Head of IT, Jackson Lees

Advisory Board 2020

Attended by CIOs, CTOs, IT Directors and Heads of Innovation From the UK’s leading property and real estate consultancies, estate managers, developers, landlords, landowners and investment companies.

This is a unique technology and innovation leaders’ event – focused entirely on the needs of property CIOS, IT directors and technology leads.

THE ALTERNATIVE REAL ESTATE & PROPERTYTECHNOLOGY SUMMIT

Now in its 3rd year 02 – 03 November 2020

Crowne Plaza, Marlow www.alternativepropertytechsummit.com

www.alternativepropertytechsummit.com

The Summit will focus exclusively on how technology and innovation can transform the business model of property owners and investors.

ALTERNATIVE INSIGHTS

www.alternativeinsights.co.uk

The Alternative Insights platform is the place for Professional Services technology decision-makers to share innovation and thought leadership across sectors to drive innovation and transformation across their firms

The Alternative Insights has a readership of CIO’s, IT Directors , Heads of Innovation and Managing Partners

A digital platform with a 7,000 strong community of Innovation, Technology and Operations leaders from across the Professional Services sector.

www.alternativeinsights.co.uk

The home of Professional Services knowledge, insight and innovation.

ACCOUNTANCY

IN-HOUSE LEGAL

LAW FIRMS

MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY

REAL ESTATE & PROPERTY

ALTERNATIVE INSIGHTS REPRESENTS THE FOLLOWING

PROFESSIONS

Connecting Professional Services

Facilitating discussion & engagement

Creating innovative solutions

Identify and problem solve

We are moving from a world where professional services firms were focused on their process to one where they are increasingly needing to focus on the client outcomes and reimagine new ways to achieve better outcomes, often through technology. Very few clients care about the processes the firms use, but rather the quality of the outcomes. We are also seeing changes in consumption patterns leading to greater use of technology to drive productisation of services more than ever before which creates both challenge and opportunity for firms.

Alternative Insights has been exploring this topic area, examining the changing business environment and requirements, alongside the business value, consequences and impact of innovating around the client expectations, experience and outcomes. We asked leaders across the different sectors how professional services firms can provide this depth of “personalised” service more effectively while also using technology and data to a greater degree and remaining differentiated from their competitors. We asked people what the “Client of the Future” looks like in their industry, what their needs are and how firms intend to effectively service them.

At the heart of the changing demands of clients is the change that we have all seen in consumer behaviour. “Clients” are also “consumers” in their personal lives, and over time we have seen a blurring of expectations. They are also “employees” in many cases, but that’s something to bear in mind as we explore that topic in our next edition. Consumer behaviour, largely driven by technology, have moved to a point where there are greater expectations for instant results and arguably less brand loyalty than there used to be.

Client needs are transitioning to a technology-enabled, data-driven, productised, outcomes-based, collaborative model

SIMON DRANE FOR ALTERNATIVE INSIGHTS

The Client ofthe Future

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

0 1

CONTRIBUTING COMPANIES

SEPTEMBER 2019

BRINGING THE PROFESSIONS TOGETHER

SHARED LEARNINGS FROM ACROSS THE PROFESSIONS ON WHAT THE CLIENT OF THE FUTURE LOOKS LIKE

Advisory Board 2020

Alex BailesChief Technology Officer, Brockton Everlast

Attilio MorosiniIT Director, Chestertons

Rosemary NunnManaging Director, I&K, The Innovation and Knowledge Agency

Neil PennellHead of Design, Innovation & Property Solutions, LandSec

Antony SlumbersFounder & Evangelist, Estates Today

Tim SpencerIT Director, Carter Jonas

Charlotte ForshawData Leadership - Commercial and Partnerships, Arup

Costas KoureasHead of IT, MJ Mapp Limited

Simon PrattHead of IT, Matthews & Goodman

Richard SharpeHead of Technology Services, Colliers International

Jack SibleyInnovation & Technology Strategist, Nuveen Real Estate

Samuel Starling Director of Tech and Data Strategy, Savills

Mat SuttonIT Service Manager, Real Estate & Infrastructure, Capita Real Estate

Naqash Tahir Systems Head - Europe, PGIM Real Estate

Jonathan AveryHead of Platform Technology & Change – Real Assets, Legal & General Investment Management

Darryll ColthrustIndependent PropTech Strategist

Lionel HillCTO, Blackstone Real Estate

Sisi Lagrem

James PellattDirector of Workplace and Innovation, Great Portland Estates

Nick WrightSenior Director, Strategic Consulting, CBRE

A unique event for property and real estate CIOs, CTOs, IT Directors and technology leads showcasing the technologies that are innovating how property

is transacted, managed and occupied

@altpropertytechwww.alternativepropertytechsummit.com

estate managers

developers

landlordslandowners

architects real estate investment companies

The Alternative Real Estate & Property Technology Summit is an invitation-only event for technology

leaders in the UK’s premier property and real estate companies with the vision to innovate, collaborate

and transform their businesses

”EXCELLENTOPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK

AND HAS MEANINGFULCONVERSATIONS WITH PEERS

ABOUT THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL OF THE MARKET AND

REAL-WORLD SOLUTIONS THAT THEY ARE APPLYING TO THEIR

BUSINESSES” ROBERT STARK,

M J MAPP

” A VERY WELL- ORGANISED EVENT WITHA GREAT MIX OF THOUGHT

- PROVOKING SPEAKERS AND A GOOD AMOUNT OF

BRAINSTORMING DURING BREAKOUT SESSIONS.

WELL DONE! ” AMI KOTECHA,

AMRO REALESTATE PARTNERS

Monday 4th – Tuesday 5th

November 2019Hanbury Manor Marriott

Hertfordshire

Partner sponsors: Sponsors:

property real estateconsultanciesconsultancies

”SPEAKERS AND THEIR CONTENT WERE

RELEVANT ANDINTERESTING”

ALEX PUGH, ALLSOP

PROGRAMME

Our portfolio of networking events are designed by professionals for professionals. We provide high-value insight into technology and business leadership for legal, accountancy and consultancy

practices and general counsel/in-house counsel.

Alternative Events are built on a unique model that is unrivalled in our industry: we guarantee a ratio of no higher than

3 delegates to every 1 supplier.

Sponsors of Alternative Events include:

We look forward to welcoming you.For more information about sponsorship and

exhibition packages, please contact:Steve Parrott

DirectorAlternative Events

01202 651 261Steve.parrott@alternativeevents.co.uk