5th Annual Freedom of Information Conference, 2009, London, UK. Keynote speaker: Graham Smith, The Deputy Information Commissioner, ICO. FOI event by PDP Conferences


	5th Annual Freedom of Information Conference 12th and 13th May, 2009 - London, UK

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The 5th Annual Freedom of Information Conference is presented in association with Freedom of Information journal.

Get invaluable guidance from the foremost FOI experts.

Plenty of opportunity for questions.

A chance to network with other FOI professionals.

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

Each of our FOI Workshops and Seminars includes plenty of time for delegates to ask questions of the expert Workshop and Seminar leaders.

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Who should attend the 2009 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...

5th Annual Freedom of Information Conference

This unique 2-day FOI Conference gives delegates up-to-the minute advice and practical guidance in handling key FOI compliance issues.

Keynote sessions:
FOI: how far we have come, and where we are going
Graham Smith - Deputy Information Commissioner

Tribunal reforms: changes to the appeals process
John Angel - Chairman, Information Tribunal

The Conference will take place in Central London on 12th and 13th May, 2009.

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I don’t believe the Conference could be improved

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

Conference programme

Day 1 - Tuesday, 12th May 2009:
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.

Speakers’ Presentations - Day 1

Chair’s opening remarks
Hazel Moffat - Partner, DLA Piper

FOI: how far we have come, and where we are going
Graham Smith - Deputy Information Commissioner

Tribunal reforms: changes to the appeals process
John Angel - Chairman, Information Tribunal

FOI issues in litigation and in projects
Rosemary Jay - Partner, Pinsent Masons

Environmental information: navigating the complexities and pitfalls
Charles Brasted - Senior Associate in the Public Law and Policy Practice at Lovells LLP

Lessons learned from the FOI decisions
Jim Thorne - Senior Associate, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Vexatious requests: when enough is enough
Hazel Grant - Partner, Bird & Bird Hazel Grant

Special FOI Records Management session by The National Archives
Dr Teresa Bastow - Head of the Freedom of Information Centre, The National Archives

Marcia Jackson - Head of Standards, The National Archives

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The Workshops - Day 2

Day 2 - Wednesday, 13th May 2009:
Six half-day Workshops + networking lunch.

On the second day, delegates choose two Workshops that explore topics in-depth and work through real-life scenarios. The topics and speakers for the Workshops are:

A: The FOI good practice guide 1: managing requests
Susan Graham - Records Manager, University of Edinburgh

B: Publication schemes
Damien Welfare - Barrister, 2-3 Gray’s Inn Square

C: Information laws working together
Lynn Aglionby - Partner, Trowers & Hamlins

D: The FOI good practice guide 2: managing reviews and appeals
Dawn Monaghan – Senior Manager ICO

E: Creating FOI policies for organisations
Bridget Treacy - Partner, Hunton & Williams

F: Commercial contracts and FOI
Jackie Gray - Associate, Dickinson Dees LLP

Details of Workshops and Leader's biographies

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

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, 12th May 2009:
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, 13th May 2009:
9.00am	Registration
9.30am	Morning Workshops start
12.45pm	Morning Workshops end
12.45pm	Lunch
12.45pm	Registration
2.00pm	Afternoon Workshops start
5.15pm	Afternoon Workshops end

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Conference Chair:
Hazel Moffat
Partner, DLA Piper

Conference Time:
9.00am - 5.00pm

Wine and Canapés Reception:
5.00pm – 7.00pm

Our past Conference delegates say it best:

“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

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