The PFS annual conference on Thursday aims to provide professionals with the knowhow they need to “futureproof” their firms.

The PFS says the conference, called Futureproof, will provide insights and guidance to individuals and firms to help them thrive in an unpredictable and ever-changing world.
 
Futureproof takes place on Thursday at the ICC Birmingham and is a multi-stream event, focusing on seven key areas. 

These are:

• Professional development

• Technical 

• Financial Planning / Skills

• Business development

• Technology

• Regulation

• Investment

The day will conclude with a dinner reception and the Personal Finance Awards 2019/2020.

The PFS says the event will feature 2,000 participants and more than 30 speakers including:

• Claire Trott, head of pension strategy, Technical Connection

• Dennis Reed, development director at Fairstone

• Rory Percival, consultant and member director, Personal Finance Society

• Keith Richards CEO, Personal Finance Society

• Julie Lord, chief executive, Magenta Financial Planning

The conference costs £199 or is free to PFS members.

• Financial Planning Today will be reporting live from the event, so check back regularly for updates.