EDGE Southwest Conference

A free event promoting independence, professionalism and collaboration, a full day of meaningful learning, networking and industry insight

About this Event

Venue: Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel, Southernhay East, Exeter, EX1 1QF
Date: Thursday 16 April 2026
Time: 09:30 – 4:00pm, with refreshments throughout the day and lunch provided

The event is free to attend and is un-sponsored.

We’ll also be holding a drinks reception after the conference for anyone who would like to stay on and chat for a while — although I completely appreciate that you may need to head off for other commitments at home.

Agenda


🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Arrival, coffee, pastries & networking

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Welcome – Emma Bird, Hansford Bell

🕑: 10:10 AM - 10:50 AM
Timeline – Will Church

🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:30 AM
Yardstick – Abi Robinson

🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:25 PM
Octopus – Martin McDermott

🕑: 12:25 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch (provided)

🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:10 PM
Tatton – Justine Randell

🕑: 02:10 PM - 02:50 PM
WAY Trustees – Mark Wintle

🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:05 PM
Coffee

🕑: 03:05 PM - 03:45 PM
Pathfinders – Brian Hill

🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Closing remarks – Chris Palmer, Hansford Bell

🕑: 04:10 PM
Drinks reception & networking

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