Join LACE and our friends at Dayforce in the Iris Lounge in Cloud 23, high above the Manchester streets, following the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Annual Conference and Exhibition for an evening of learning, networking, and celebration.
We’ll begin with an engaging session led by industry experts, exploring upcoming compliance and payroll reforms such as Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changes, real-time Benefits in Kind reporting, and what these shifts mean for HR and payroll leaders.
After the discussion, enjoy dinner in a stunning high-rise setting overlooking Manchester’s skyline. As the evening unfolds, we’ll take in the city’s firework displays from above making this a night of insight, connection, and unforgettable views.
Welcome & Arrival (10–15 mins)
- Guests arrive, welcome drinks and introductions.
- Quick scene-setting by Dayforce host (thank you for attending post-CIPD, context of the evening).
Insights Session (30–40 mins)
Theme: “Compliance on the Horizon: Preparing for 2026 and Beyond”
- Opening Keynote (10 mins): Partner speaker (e.g. Lace) sets the stage: why compliance is now board-level risk, not just back-office admin.
- Focused Insights (15–20 mins):
- SSP reform and day-one leave changes (2026).
- Real-time BIK reporting and payroll impacts.
- Other emerging compliance shifts: holiday pay reform, HMRC digitalisation, workforce data in ESG.
- Interactive Q&A / Peer Perspectives (10 mins): Encourage attendees to share top compliance challenges from their organisations.
