War paint wearing Paraplanners took part in the alternative style conference for the first time last September and it spawned a series of smaller Powwows around the country.

To date, nearly 200 Paraplanners have attended Powwow events including four 'mini Powwows' held in Leeds in 2013, and London, Nottingham and Manchester so far this year.

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Billed as the only national unconference in UK financial services, it is an informal gathering designed by Paraplanners for Paraplanners to exchange views, learn and share.
Organiser Richard Allum said: "Powwow participants determine the topics that will feature in sessions during the day through online voting in advance of the event.
"Two styles of session – 'Campfires' and 'Show and Tell' – will be entirely determined by voting in advance.
"The day culminates in the Paraplanners Powwow itself – a no-holds barred hour-long debate conducted under Chatham House Rules – in which Paraplanners tackle the profession's most pressing issues."
The announcement of the second not-for-profit national Powwow follows confirmation of backing from a raft of supporters that include Cofunds, L&G, James Hay Partnership, Seven Investment Management and Transact.
Organisers say that the agreements reached with supporters not only ensures the staging of September's national Powwow but will allow the extension of support to a burgeoning network of 'mini' Powwows.
The event will take place on 18 September at Upper Aynho Grounds in Northamptonshire.
Tickets for the Powwow are limited to just 60 participants and are available to buy online at the Powwow's event page priced at £25 per participant.