An improved and "shaken up" IFP annual conference is aimed at making sure guests get better value for their time and money, an organiser has said ahead of the event, which takes place in just a few weeks.

The biggest Financial Planning event in the UK will once again be taking centre stage at Celtic Manor from October 6 to 8, with more of the networking, expert speakers and socialising opportunities as pictured below from last year's event.

Mike MacLeod, conference and events committee chairman, said: "The organising committee have quite deliberately shaken up the agenda and format this year.

"We have placed more emphasis on the opening day and made the opening speaker slot one of the conference highlights.

"We have also gone for fewer and longer breakout sessions, introduced a 'Conference App' and made the gala dinner an awards dinner.

"These changes are intended to be in line with the conference theme of 'Keep It Real' and giving the attendees improved value for their time and money."

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Chris Williams CFPCM, chief executive of Wealth Horizon, and an IFP board member said: "Perhaps the most exciting part of the conference is the delegates themselves.
"It's very rare to have so many luminaries of the profession and exciting new talent in one place and the conversations are my greatest pleasure."