CIMA South Yorkshire CPD Summit & Prestige Dinner 2026

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.

This is more than a conference.

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.

✅ 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

Topline agenda

08:30 - 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

Conference speakers

Andy Hogben, Head of Commercialisation, University of Sheffield

Dr Richard Bruce, Supply Chain Finance Specialist, University of Sheffield Management School

Alex Golledge, Agent for Yorkshire & the Humber, Bank of England

Grant Thornton Tax Team

Luke Staton, Keynote Speaker, Author & Founder of 'Inspiring the Next Generation'

Douglas Lawson, Cofounder & CEO, MarktoMarket

Clare Legg, Group Finance Director, Gripple Group

Nicola Morris, Head of Office Sheffield, Investment Management (part of Rathbones Group Plc)

Triona Dowd, Head of Sustainability Assurance, Reckitt

Details about each of the speaker can be found in the'Lineup' section below.

Networking reception at the rooftop bar

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.

Prestige Dinner 2026 with live entertainment

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 - Cat on Sax (https://www.catonsax.com/) - to close the night in style

An unforgettable evening combining recognition, inspiration and entertainment.

Who should attend?

CIMA Members & Students

Finance leaders and professionals

Business partners and stakeholders

🎟️ Tickets: Promotional rates apply!

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.

Additional information

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 here. (https://www.q-park.co.uk/en-gb/cities/sheffield/charles-street/?rwg_token=AFd1xnEXrkUAsSLXftddCPM8h7Tmo6biOYS4L_NfJonrYt51tl8wNBqX6XtV0-3GbZYp2YxljmrLUN3zlYvrzD_BNTSg8N_MRQ%3D%3D)

Planning to stay in Sheffield?

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.

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