Freedom of Information Conference
17th & 18th May 2012 - London, UK
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Overview
This highly popular two-day Freedom of Information Conference is specifically designed to give delegates key resources and practical guidance in dealing with all FOI compliance issues.
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The Keynote Speaker is Graham Smith,
Deputy Information Commissioner and Director of FOI.
"FOI Past Present and Future - A look at recent trends and developments in FOI and transparency" |
The first day of the FOI Conference features expert speakers on the latest challenges facing FOI professionals.
On the second day, delegates have the opportunity to attend two of six half-day Workshops, which consider specific aspects of FOI practice in-depth, as well as relevant issues under the Environmental Information Regulations and Data Protection Laws.
This Conference provides plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion, as well as networking with other FOI professionals and advisers. Delegates have a 3-course lunch on both days, as well as a wine and canapés reception at the end of the first day.
Conference Programme
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Day 1 - Speakers' Presentations Day (Thursday, 17th May 2012)
The first day features expert speakers on the latest challenges facing information professionals. Read the full details on the Speakers' Presentations page.
FOI Past Present and Future - A Look at Recent Trends and Developments in FOI and Transparency
Graham Smith - Deputy Information Commissioner, ICO
The Protection of Freedoms Bill and Post Legislative Scrutiny: A Look Ahead
Jackie Gray - Director, Dickinson Dees
Releasing Data Sets: Issues with Anonymisation
Clare Sanderson - Executive Director of Information Governance, Health & Social Care Information Centre
Why Transparency Matters
Tom Steinberg - Founder and Director, mySociety
FOI Responses: the Good and the Bad
Jonathan Baines - Legal and Democratic Services, Buckinghamshire County Council
FOI Appeals: A Practical Approach
Timothy Pitt-Payne QC - Barrister, 11KBW
Promoting FOI Within the Organisation
Paul Gibbons - Information Compliance Manager, School of Oriental and African Studies, better known for blogging in his personal
FOI Case Law Round-up and Future Predictions
Hazel Grant - Partner, Bristows
The Future of Records Management
Lawrence Serewicz - Principal Information Management Officer, Durham County Council
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After the Speakers' Presentations,
there will be a wine and canapes reception
sponsored by Bristows
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Day 2 - Attend 2 half-day Workshops (Friday, 18th May 2012)
On the second day, delegates can choose two Workshops that explore various topics in-depth. Read the full details on the Workshops page.
A. FOI: 5 Burning Issues
Jackie Gray - Director, Dickinson Dees LLP
B. Commercial Confidentiality, Procurement and FOI Working Together
Hazel Grant - Partner, Bristows
C. Data Protection: 4 Burning Issues
Leonie Power - Senior Associate, Field Fisher Waterhouse
D. EIRs: 5 Burning Issues
Damien Welfare - Barrister, Cornerstone Barristers
E. FOI and Data Protection: Issues and Problems
Liz Fitzsimons - Senior Associate, Eversheds
F. Data Protection: the Guide to the New Regulations
Nick Graham - Partner, SNR Denton
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Conference Venue
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The venue for the 8th Annual Freedom of Information Conference
is the Holiday Inn - Regent's Park.
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Fees for the Conference
The Speakers' Presentations Day and the Workshops may be booked together or in any combination.
Public Sector Rate
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Whole Conference (Speakers’ Presentations Day plus two Workshops)
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£ 645 plus VAT
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Speakers’ Presentations Day plus one Workshop
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£ 545 plus VAT
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Speakers’ Presentations Day only
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£ 445 plus VAT
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Two Workshops only
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£ 395 plus VAT
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One Workshop only
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£ 245 plus VAT
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Standard Rate
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Whole Conference (Speakers’ Presentations Day plus two Workshops)
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£ 845 plus VAT
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Speakers’ Presentations Day plus one Workshop
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£ 745 plus VAT
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Speakers’ Presentations Day only
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£ 595 plus VAT
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Two Workshops only
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£ 495 plus VAT
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One Workshop only
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£ 345 plus VAT
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The Speakers' Presentations Day and the Workshops may be booked together or in any combination.
Additional delegates: 15% discount for second and 20% discount for third and subsequent delegates booked at the same time. Discounts will be applied to the delegate/s with the least expensive booking.
Conference fee includes all course papers for each session the delegate attends and a 3-course networking lunch.
- Additional delegates: 15% discount for second and 20% discount for third and subsequent delegates booked at the same time from the same organisation. Discounts will be applied to the delegate/s with the least expensive booking.
- For additional information on fees, please visit our Terms and Conditions or FAQs.
Conference Timetable
| Day 1 - Speakers' Presentations (Thursday, 17th May 2012) |
| 9.00 am |
Registration |
| 9.30 am |
Presentations start |
| 1.00 pm |
Lunch |
| 5.00 pm |
Presentations end |
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| Day 2 - Workshops (Friday, 18th May 2012) |
| 9.00 am |
Registration |
| 9.30 am |
Morning Workshops start |
| 12.45 pm |
Lunch |
| 1.00 pm |
Registration |
| 2.00 pm |
Afternoon Workshops start |
| 5.15 pm |
Afternoon Workshops end |
Additional Information
- The Speakers' Presentations Day and the Workshops may be booked together or in any combination.
- The fees include a discount for multiple delegates as well as a discount for delegates from the public sector
- Delegates will receive a copy of the materials for the sessions that they attend.
- A 3-course seated networking lunch will be provided on both days of the Conference.
- The FOI Conference is accredited by the Law Society with 12 CPD Points for both days.
The Speakers' Presentations day provides 6 CPD Points, and each Workshop provides 3 CPD Points.
Who should attend the Freedom of Information Conference
Freedom of Information Officers, Environmental Information Officers, Policy Officers, Compliance Officers, Records Managers, Information Lawyers, Data Protection Officers, Consultants, Public and Private Sector Lawyers, Information Managers, Procurement Officers, Archivists, Researchers, and more...
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