We are delighted to announce that our Welsh Local Authority Conference is returning to Cardiff in May this year.
In 2026, the conference will take place on Thursday 14 May 2026 at the The Parkgate Hotel. Public, Procurement/subsidy control and Information law barristers from 11KBW will cover recent developments and big issues for lawyers in Wales. The full agenda can be found below:
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
| 9.30am | Registration | |
| 10.00am – 10.05am | Introduction from the Chair | Joanne Clement KC |
| 10.05am – 10.35am | Education Law update | Paul Greatorex |
| 10.35am – 11.05am | Local Government update | Oliver Jackson |
| 11.05am | Q&A | |
| 11.10am | Coffee break | |
| 11.30am | Subsidy Control update | Joanne Clement KC |
| 12.00pm – 12.30pm | Community Care update | Jonathan Auburn KC |
| 12.30pm – 1.00pm | Judicial Review update | James Cornwell |
| 1.00pm | Q&A | |
| 1.10pm | Lunch | |
| 2.15pm – 2.45pm | Procurement Update | Joseph Barrett KC |
| 2.45pm – 3.15pm | Data protection update | Andrew Sharland KC |
| 3.15pm – 3.45pm | Consultation challenges | Ishaani Shrivastava |
| 3.45pm | Q&A | |
| 3.55pm | Close |
Conference Details
Date: Thursday 14 May 2026
Time: Registration from 9.30am – Conference ends at 4.00pm
Venue: The Parkgate Hotel, Westgate St, Cardiff CF10 1DA
Private Sector: £95 per person + VAT
Public Sector/NGOs: Free of Charge
How to book
Please RSVP below or email RSVP@11kbw.com with the delegate name, firm and email address.
Additional Requirements: If you have any additional requirements e.g. wheelchair access, large print documentation or an induction loop, or if you have any particular dietary requirements please let us know.
Cancellations: A refund can be made up to 14 days before the conference. A substitute delegate will be accepted any time before the conference.
Important Note: 11KBW reserve the right at any time and without prior notice to change the venue, speakers or programme. We also reserve the right in our absolute discretion and without further liability to cancel the conference, in which event full refunds will be made.
