KPMG Board Leadership Programme

State of AI: A Boardroom Perspective webcast

Thursday March 20 at 15.00 GMT

With the incredible speed of change and ongoing innovation in AI sweeping the globe, we'd like to offer you the opportunity to attend a webinar being run by our US Board Leadership Centre. Taking place on Thursday March 20 at 15.00 GMT (11.00-12.00 ET), our colleagues will lead a discussion into the current state of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), now in year three and poised with transformational promise. Moving from employee experimentation, to adoption at scale; (re)training workers, driving behavioural change, and understanding its potential are emerging priorities as companies pursue the efficiencies and strategic imperatives of GenAI. New KPMG survey findings will inform our conversation with insights on the challenges, risks, and governance issues shaping GenAI discussions in today’s boardrooms.

Date: Thursday 20 March 2025
Time: 15.00 GMT (11.00-12.00 ET)

ACI Social Housing in-person seminar

Thursday 3 April 2025, 09:30 – 13:00 | Novotel, 53 – 61 Southwark Bridge Road, London

We warmly welcome Jonathan Walters, Deputy Chief Executive at the Regulator of Social Housing for a regulatory update at our ACI Social Housing event.

Stuart Tait will then talk about generative AI and its influence on finance functions, leading into a discussion around the risks and opportunities from gen AI.

In addition, KPMG’s Avnish Patel will be providing an update on The Procurement Act 2023 and Readiness for Go-Live. These changes are transformative and have the potential to support housing associations to better deal with the multitude of challenges they are experiencing.

ACI Higher Education

Tuesday 8 April 2025, 09:30 – 10:45

In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, educational leaders face unprecedented pressures and challenges.

Join us for a focussed event designed to equip you with the latest insights and tools needed to guide your institution through these turbulent times with confidence. Our expert panel will delve into key areas of concern for board members in higher education, including:

• External Audit Landscape: Rees Batley, Partner, and Mark Dawson, Director, from KPMG Audit & Assurance will share their expert perspectives on the current state of the external audit market for higher education institutions. They will discuss key issues from the last reporting cycle, the evolving audit landscape, and critical considerations for 2025.
• Programme Assurance – mitigating the risks in your major programmes: Richard Hewes, Director from KPMG Enterprise Risk team will share how major programmes can benefit from dedicated programme assurance and reduce the risks posed to institutions.
• Pensions in a Changing Market: Alan Armstrong, Senior Manager from KPMG Pensions, will delve into the impact of market conditions on pension schemes in the higher education sector. This session will provide valuable insights into managing pension risks and ensuring the long-term sustainability of these important benefits.

Future of Audit

Thursday 15 May 2025, 09:00 – 10:00 | MS Teams

Audit quality and the robustness of ‘the numbers’ is paramount. However, there is a big question as to how audit should respond in an environment where corporate values are becoming increasingly influenced by a broader suite of criteria and boards are being held to account for more than the financial results. Please join Dr Andries Terblanche and some of our most senior audit partners to discuss these and other issues shaping the future of audit.

Britain as a clean energy superpower? The implications for business of Labour’s Clean Power Mission

Wednesday 4 December, 09:00 – 10:00 | FTSE350 Teams webinar

The Government has made getting to a clean power system by 2030 one of its 5 top ‘Missions’. The aim is to make Britain a ‘clean energy superpower’, leading the way on Net Zero, improving energy security, creating green jobs, and reducing bills. They are setting up GB Energy and a National Wealth Fund to help support this Mission. But can it be done? And what are the implications for business of this Mission? Join Simon Virley CB, our Vice Chair and Head of Energy & Natural Resources, who will share his thoughts on these topics; alongside Tony Cocker, Chair of the Energy Systems Catapult. Former Chief Executive of Eon in the UK, Tony brings a wealth of experience, working with industry innovators, some of the UK’s largest energy companies and currently sits on the board of SSE plc.

Financial Crime

Wednesday 7 May, 09:00 – 10:00 | MS Teams

Geraldine Lawlor, Global Head of Financial Crime at KPMG is well known for her leadership in financial crime, with extensive experience in advisory roles, global oversight, standard setting, and operational design and delivery. She returns to share her insights on this complex and ever-evolving landscape.

Autumn Technical Updates

Our popular ACI Technical updates explore the key governance, accounting and regulatory areas impacting boards and audit committees.

We’re offering a choice of two sessions:

Autumn Technical Update (In-person)

Wednesday 20 November 2024 | 08:30 Guest Arrival, seminar 09:00 – 11:00, networking until 11:30

Microsoft Teams webinar | Thursday 28 November 2024, 12:00 – 13:00