Join us for the FIG | Financial Industry Group Annual Conference 2026, where this year’s theme puts people at the centre of the conversation, exploring their role within the financial and professional services cluster across Norwich and Norfolk.
As the sector continues to evolve, FIG believes people will remain at the heart of change – driving innovation, shaping culture, and adapting to new ways of working.
FIG is excited to be bringing you a diverse range of speakers for the event with the objective of summarising the art of what is possible currently and in the future.
Programme:
Programme:
17:00 – Arrival & Networking with Refreshments
17:30 – Event begins
- FIG: Welcome & Introduction – Angela Brett, Associate Director – Marketing, Chadwicks and FIG Board member
- Charlotte Davey – Succession Wealth – Strategy and Propositions Director
- Professor Amir M. Sharif – Head of Norwich Business School/UEA – “Why Teams Win”
- Gautam Hazari – XConnect – Chief Product & Innovation Officer – “Humanisation and the ‘A’ revolution: Apps, APIs & AI – into a Singularity”
- Q&A Panel: Charlotte, Amir and Gautam
19:30 – Networking with Drinks/Canapes
20:30 – Close
Who should attend?
This event is aimed at individuals working in the financial, insurance, legal and wider professional services and the FinTech sectors and is open to finance, HR, marketing and technology professionals.
Aviva is located at 8 Surrey St, Norwich NR1 3NS, just opposite Norwich Bus Station. Parking can be found at the Castle Quarter, St Stephens, The Chantry, Chapelfield East and the Forum.
There may be photography and filming during parts of the event which will be used for marketing or promotion purposes related to FIG. If you have any questions or do not wish to be included please notify us.
Please note that in line with Aviva’s security protocol, photo ID will be required on arrival and bag checks will be in place.
As in previous years, we thank Aviva for allowing FIG the use of the magnificent Marble Hall in their offices in the centre of Norwich for the conference.