
Operations Leaders’ Conference 2026
Leading operational excellence through uncertainty and change
9.15am – Arrival
9.30am – Welcome
9.35am – The context for trust leadership, policy and operational excellence, Michael Pain, CEO Forum Strategy
10.10am – Leading operational excellence through rapid change, uncertainty, and complexity – Jenny Geary, leading expert and author on C-Suite leadership
11.15am – Break
11.30am – Leading operational excellence through rapid change, uncertainty, and complexity – Jenny Geary, leading expert and author on C-Suite leadership
12.35pm – Lunch
1.00pm – The current context for compliance and risk management – Wrigleys Solicitors
1.30pm – A decade of operational growth and innovation; how we make the difference – Josh Greaves, COO, Wellspring Academies
2.15pm – Q & A with Josh and Jenny
2.45pm – Thanks, next steps, and close