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6th Annual Freedom of Information Conference

18th & 19th May, 2010 - London, UK
 

 
 

 - FOI Conference - PDP Event held in May 2010, London, UK -

The 6th Annual Freedom of Information Conference is presented in association with Freedom of Information journal
 

 


 

Conference venue:
Meliá White House
Regents Park
Albany Street
London NW1 3UP
United Kingdom

Telephone:
+4
4 (0)20-7391 3000

Facsimile:
+44 (0)20-7388 0091

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Facsimile:
+44 (0)870-137 7871

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 - 6th Annual FOI Conference in London, held by PDP Conferences in Spring 2010, London, UK -

 

 



Get invaluable guidance from the foremost FOI experts.

Plenty of opportunity for questions.

A chance to network with other FOI professionals.

At the conclusion of the Speakers’ Presentations, there will be a wine and canapés reception, sponsored by DLA Piper.

 - FOI Conference sponsored by DLA Piper -

 


 

PDP Training runs the UK's most highly respected practical training courses that deal with all areas of FOI compliance.

Each FOI training course includes plenty of time for delegates to ask questions of the expert course leaders.

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FOI training courses

 


 

Who should attend the 2010 FOI 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...

 

 

 


6th Annual Freedom of Information Conference

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.

The keynote speaker is Graham Smith, The Deputy Information Commissioner and FOI lead at the ICO.

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 four half-day Workshops, which consider specific aspects of FOI practice in-depth, and delegates are guided through real-life scenarios.

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I don’t believe the Conference could be improved

Rick Chatfield, FOIA & EIR Case Manager,
Civil Aviation Authority

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.

The FOI Conference is accredited by the Law Society with 12 CPD Points.

Book now to secure your place and your preferred choice of Workshops.


Speakers’ Presentations - Day 1

Tuesday, 18th May 2010
Speakers' Presentations Day + networking lunch.  Wine and canapés reception, sponsored by DLA Piper.

The first day features expert speakers on the latest challenges facing FOI professionals and delegates have plenty of opportunity to ask questions:

Chair’s Opening Remarks
Hazel Moffat - Partner, DLA Piper

FOI and the New Information Commissioner
Graham Smith - Deputy Information Commissioner and Director of FOI, ICO

Handling Requests under the Environmental Information Regulations
Clive Porro - Head of Information Rights, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)

FOI in the Litigation Context
Jamie Potter - Associate, Hogan Lovells LLP

From Bowbrick to Best Practice?  Life after an ICO Practice Recommendation
Andrew Goodfellow - Senior Information Governance Officer, Nottingham City Council

Retention of Documents
Hazel Grant - Partner, Bristows

Two Sides of the Same Coin: Records Management and FOI Compliance
Clare Cowling - Senior Compliance Adviser (Information and Records Management), Transport for London

The Interaction Between FOI and Data Protection
Liz Fitzsimons - Senior Associate, Eversheds

Setting Up an Effective Publication Scheme
Mike Carty - Head of Information Rights Unit, Department for Transport

Details of Speaker's presentations and biographies


The Workshops - Day 2

Wednesday, 19th May 2010
Four half-day Workshops + networking lunch.

On the second day, delegates have the opportunity to attend two of four half-day Workshops.  Each Workshop considers specific aspects of FOI practice in-depth, and delegates are guided through real-life scenarios.

The topics for the Workshops are:

A:  Handling Requests for Personal Data under DP and FOI
Jackie Gray - Director, Dickinson Dees LLP

B:  FOI Requests for Numerical Data
Damien Welfare - Barrister, 2-3 Gray’s Inn Square

C:  Information Sharing and FOI
Len Murray - Partner, Taylor Wessing
Sally Annereau - Associate, Taylor Wessing

D:  Conducting the Internal Review
Louise Townsend - Senior Associate, Pinsent Masons

Full details of Workshop and Leaders' biographies

The Speakers' Presentations Day and the Workshops may be booked together or in any combination.

As always, this must-attend event features practical advice, discussions, questions, practical scenarios, sharing of experiences and networking.

Delegates will receive a copy of the materials for the sessions that they attend.

The Conference is accredited by the Law Society with 12 CPD Points.

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Conference timetable

Day 1  -  Tuesday, 18th May 2010
9.00am Registration
9.30am Presentations start
1.00pm Lunch (approximately)
5.00pm Presentations end
5.00pm

 

Wine and canapés reception,
sponsored and hosted by DLA Piper

 
Day 2  -  Wednesday, 19th May 2010
9.00am Registration
9.30am Morning Workshops start
12.45pm Morning Workshops end
12.45pm Lunch
2.00pm Afternoon Workshops start
5.15pm Afternoon Workshops end

 


Book your Conference place NOW

Online booking form

Conference brochure & booking form (PDF)

Booking form (PDF)

PDP Conference booking line:

+44 (0)845-226 5723

 

PDP’s Conferences are renowned for being highly practical, as well as entertaining, events. 

They usually sell-out, so early booking is recommended.

 

 

 

Conference Chair:
Hazel Moffat
Partner, DLA Piper

 - FOI Conference sponsored by DLA Piper -

Conference time:
9.00am - 5.00pm

 





Our past Conference delegates say it best:

“Thank you for a very worthwhile conference”

Mark Fletcher, Solicitor, Department for Business Enterprise & Regulatory Reform

 

An extremely well organised and informative event!

James Newman,
Senior Compliance Adviser, Transport for London

 

“An excellent, well-balanced, thought-provoking conference, which really helps to keep up to date”

Denise Francis, Records Manager, Science & Technologies Facilities Council

 

“All speakers provided helpful insights into FOIA pitfalls”

Simon Cosgrove,
Senior Solicitor,
Maclay Murray & Spens

 

“Very useful to learn from other FOI Officers that they are experiencing similar challenges to myself”

David Barlow,
FOI Officer,
Appeals Service

 

“Well organised thanks”

Judith Downing, Head of Information Compliance, Hampshire County Council

 

"This is a very important topic for the private sector, and one that many companies have not yet woken up to. The Conference and the Workshop sessions were enlightening and practical, giving one a solid grounding to both assess and address the risks in one's own organisation"

John Burns, Executive,
Association for Payment Clearing Services

 

 



 

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"An excellent conference, with first-rate speakers and a wealth of useful information. The Workshops on the second day were very stimulating and afforded good networking opportunities.  I am looking forward to next year's event"

Judy Watt
Information Manager, UK Transplant



“A very comprehensive package.  Well chaired and developed”

Ian Todd, Director, Risk Management Authority

 

“An excellent, well-balanced, thought-provoking conference, which really helps me to keep up to date”

 Denise Francis, Records Manager, Science & Technologies Facilities Council

 

 


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