# CIPP Annual Conference and Exhibition

- Dates: 7 October 2026 to 8 October 2026
- Location: CIPP, Goldfinger House 245 Cranmore Boulevard Shirley, Solihull, B90 4ZL, Caerleon, United Kingdom
- Organiser: The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals
- Industry: HR Tech
- Expected attendance: 23

## About

The CIPP's Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE) is a payroll conference and exhibition for payroll professionals, where attendees can educate themselves, network with industry peers, and attend conference and awards events.

## Who attends

providing an invaluable opportunity for professionals to educate, collaborate and celebrate all things payroll, pensions and reward.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.cipp.org.uk/events/annual-conference-and-exhibition.html)
- [Registration](https://www.cipp.org.uk/best-practice/ae-sanctum-software.html)
- [Agenda](https://www.cipp.org.uk/events/annual-conference-and-exhibition/ace26-programme.html)

## Topics

- Business Services

## Speakers

- Jason Davenport, CIPP
- Maria Mason, National Payroll Partner, BDO LLP
- Paul Hammond, Partner, BDO LLP
- Shaun Tetley, Head of Payroll, Pension and Reward, Portsmouth City Council
- Justyna Kwiatkowska, Payroll Manager, Aston Shaw Ltd
- Will Jackson, CEO & Founder, The Leppington Group
- Julie Lally
- Ben May, Head of Product Payroll Compliance
- Joanne Leather, Senior Education Development Manager, IPP Education
- Adrian Goddard, Commercial Director, CIPP
- Wendy Muirhead, Founding Partner, WH People
- Cybill Watkins, Group Product Legislation Manager, Zellis
- Michelle Hobson, HR Services Director, Moorepay Limited
- Mathew Akrigg, Policy and Research Leader, CIPP
- Georgie Ward, Policy and Research Officer, CIPP
- Roxanne Slevin, Policy and Research Officer, CIPP
- Chris Carroll, HMRC
- David McKale, HMRC
- Ana Laiu, Director of Pay and Reward, PPHE Hotel Group
- Simon Puryer, Executive Practice Lead, LACE Partners
- Kay Augustus, CEO & Founder, Augustus Payroll Services
- Dom Williams, Director, Payroll Operate, Ernst & Young LLP
- Paul Chamberlain, Partner and Head of Employment, JMW Solicitors LLP
- Sarah Pemberton, Employment Tax Director, Dains

## Ticket pricing

GBP 1299

## Where to stay

- **The Priory Hotel**: 60 m from the venue, 3 stars, High Street, Newport, NP18 1AG
  - [Hotel website](https://www.thepriorycaerleon.co.uk/)
  - Phone: +44 1633 421241
- **Ye Olde Bull Inn Accomodation**: serviced apartment, 60 m from the venue, High Street, Newport
- **The Ship Inn**: guest house, 330 m from the venue, New Road, Newport, NP18 1QF
  - [Hotel website](http://www.theshipinncaerleon.co.uk)
  - Phone: +44 1633 420087
- **Westward House**: guest house, 570 m from the venue, Lansdowne Road, Newport, NP18 1NR
- **The Celtic Manor Resort**: 1.7 km from the venue, Newport, NP18 1HQ
  - [Hotel website](https://www.celtic-manor.com/)
  - Phone: +44 1633 410 262

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #cippace25

- [Annual Conference & Exhibition (ACE) 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rV5E0A52KO0)

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