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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, Deputy Information Commissioner and Director of FOI.

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.

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, 10th May 2011
Speakers' Presentations Day + networking lunch and wine and canapés reception.

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

Transparency and FOI: An Update from the ICO
Graham Smith - Deputy Information Commissioner and Director of FOI, Information Commissioner’s Office

The Transparency Agenda Meets the Austerity Agenda: How FOI, Procurement and Commercial Confidentiality Can Co-exist
Hazel Grant - Partner, Bristows

Transparency, FOI, and the Public Record: Openness and a Culture of Trust
Oliver Morley - Acting Chief Executive, The National Archives

The Tipping Point: How Time Affects Sensitivity
Stephanie Pearson - Information Governance Manager, Nottingham City Council

Getting Personal: When Must Personal Information be Disclosed?
Jackie Gray - Director, Dickinson Dees

FOI Records Management: Tips from the Inside
Clare Cowling - Senior Compliance Adviser and Matt Towey - Compliance Adviser, Transport for London

Dealing with FOI under the Media Spotlight
James Leaton Gray - Head of Information Policy and Compliance, BBC

FOI: The Latest Topic
Damien Welfare - Barrister, 2-3 Gray’s Inn Square

The Workshops - Day 2

Wednesday, 11th May 2011
Six half-day Workshops + networking lunch.

On the second day, delegates have the opportunity to attend two of six 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:

B:  Commercial Confidentiality, Procurement and FOI Working Together
Hazel Grant - Partner, Bristows and James Brunger - Associate, Bristows

C:  How to Handle FOI Requests Efficiently
Jackie Gray - Director, Dickinson Dees

D:  The Boundary Between FOI and Data Protection: Advanced Issues and Problems
Damien Welfare - Barrister, 2-3 Gray’s Inn Square

E:  Enforcing FOIA and EIR, the View from the ICO
Joanne Stone - Enforcement Team Manager, The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

F:  Managing FOI Throughout the Organisation
Claire Cowling and Matt Towey, Transport for London (TfL)

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.