Conference Agenda | Accounts Payable Association

What can I expect on these days?

The AP Conference welcomes some of the best industry experts and personalities to speak and present, giving delegates key insights, anecdotes and more!

This year we will be exploring methods of overcoming imposter syndrome and battling adversity. Expect workshops, panels, inspiring speakers, and industry insights on topics such as recruitment challenges, customer understanding, fraud prevention and future trends.

8:30am

Coffee & Registration

9:00am

Welcome Address

Jamie Radford

9:10am

Challenges with recruitment & career development

Karen Young

9:40am

Keynote Speaker

It’s time to SHOW UP, WISE UP & RISE UP with The Queen Bee.

Dani Wallace

10:15am

"Mindset - The Golden Ticket"

This interactive and high energy session focuses on helping you develop your mindset, positivity and self-belief. It's aimed at helping you think about yourself and the things that matter most.

The session will introduce tools and techniques to help you build a positive mindset, to help you believe more in yourself and achieve what you want to.

Now that's the Ticket!

John Sunderland-Wright

10:45am

Break & Networking

11:15am

Finding your Voice & Motivate your team

Unlock the power of leadership as this keynote dives into finding your voice and igniting motivation within your team. Discover strategies to inspire and empower, fostering a dynamic and cohesive work environment

Lubnah Allam

Nicola Stevenson

Rebecca Howard

Nicholas Brierly

11:45am

Mastering the Global Fraud Protection Game

In a world where fraudsters relentlessly innovate, it's time for the AP community to level up and master the skills needed to protect against the ruthless reaches of the criminal network looking to defraud both public and private organizations. Join us for an eye-opening talk that will unveil updated strategies and groundbreaking best practices that will empower you to stay one step ahead of fraudsters.

Discover how to navigate the complex landscape of financial crime, uncover hidden vulnerabilities, and leverage the power of community to safeguard your organization's assets. Get ready to unlock a new era of security and resilience as we delve into the exciting realm of mastering the global fraud protection game.

Don't miss this opportunity to become a true champion in the battle against fraud, while! As you adjust processes to defend against the newest frauds, your organisation will come to recognise you as the competent, promotable, champion you are.

Mary Schaeffer

12:15pm

Lunch & Networking

12:15pm

Workshops & Networking

Session 1 – Knowing your customers and their challenges

Mark Harrison

Dan French

12:45pm

Workshops & Networking

Session 2 – “How Clean Data is crucial to the AP/P2P process”

Susan Walsh

1:15pm

Develop & Create an AP/P2P Dashboard

Unleash the potential of an AP/P2P dashboard in this panel discussion, where you'll learn how to develop and create powerful tools & strategies for streamlining processes, enhancing visibility, and optimising financial operations.

Sarah Turner

Mandy Wilson

Kat Moy

Gareth Jones

1:55pm

Workshops & Networking

2:25pm

Break

2:40pm

Workshops & Networking

3:20pm

Headline Speaker

Eddie is an entertaining and inspiring presenter, talking about how to succeed against all the odds. He reminds audiences that success isn’t always about winning, but about trying.

You’ll also learn how this Eagle landed on his feet, even if it wasn’t in quite the same style as his sporting rivals!

Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards

4:00pm

Closing Remarks

Join us for this year's biggest AP Industry Conference

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National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull

Join us for the largest Accounts Payable Conference in Europe, with a full day of panels and workshops before an evening of celebration, good food and entertainment.

Choose between the full experience with a Conference and Awards Gala Dinner ticket, or opt to attend the Conference only.

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APA Conference & Awards 2023

What can I expect on these days?

8:30am

Coffee & Registration

9:00am

Welcome Address

Jamie Radford

9:10am

Challenges with recruitment & career development

Karen Young

9:40am

Keynote Speaker It’s time to SHOW UP, WISE UP & RISE UP with The Queen Bee.

Dani Wallace

10:15am

John Sunderland-Wright

10:45am

Break & Networking

11:15am

Finding your Voice & Motivate your team Unlock the power of leadership as this keynote dives into finding your voice and igniting motivation within your team. Discover strategies to inspire and empower, fostering a dynamic and cohesive work environment

Lubnah Allam

Nicola Stevenson

Rebecca Howard

Nicholas Brierly

11:45am

Mary Schaeffer

12:15pm

Lunch & Networking

12:15pm

Workshops & Networking Session 1 – Knowing your customers and their challenges

Mark Harrison

Dan French

12:45pm

Workshops & Networking Session 2 – “How Clean Data is crucial to the AP/P2P process”

Susan Walsh

1:15pm

Develop & Create an AP/P2P Dashboard Unleash the potential of an AP/P2P dashboard in this panel discussion, where you'll learn how to develop and create powerful tools & strategies for streamlining processes, enhancing visibility, and optimising financial operations.

Sarah Turner

Mandy Wilson

Kat Moy

Gareth Jones

1:55pm

Workshops & Networking

2:25pm

Break

2:40pm

Workshops & Networking

3:20pm

Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards

4:00pm

Closing Remarks

Join us for this year's biggest AP Industry Conference

National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull

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Headline Awards Sponsor

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Keynote Speaker

It’s time to SHOW UP, WISE UP & RISE UP with The Queen Bee.

Finding your Voice & Motivate your team

Unlock the power of leadership as this keynote dives into finding your voice and igniting motivation within your team. Discover strategies to inspire and empower, fostering a dynamic and cohesive work environment

Workshops & Networking

Session 1 – Knowing your customers and their challenges

Workshops & Networking

Session 2 – “How Clean Data is crucial to the AP/P2P process”

Develop & Create an AP/P2P Dashboard

Unleash the potential of an AP/P2P dashboard in this panel discussion, where you'll learn how to develop and create powerful tools & strategies for streamlining processes, enhancing visibility, and optimising financial operations.