Booking form - 4th Annual Freedom of Information Conference, London, 22nd


	4th Annual Freedom of Information Conference 22nd & 23rd April 2008, London, UK

- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament, London, UK -

Conference presented in association with Freedom of Information journal

“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

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- 3rd Annual Freedom of Information Conference and Workshop Series - Conference venue: Jurys Great Russell St, London, UK -

Organisations in attendance:

Central Government Departments

Non-Governmental Departments

Quangos

Local Authorities

NHS Trusts and PCTs

Educational Institutions

Police Authorities

Fire Services

Law Firms

PFI Companies

"The topics presented at the Conference cover the major issues facing all public authorities, as well as those who advise them and those who contract with them in the coming year"

Get invaluable guidance from the foremost FOI experts.

A chance to network with other professionals.

Plenty of opportunity for questions.

This event can be used to qualify for 12 CPD hours.

Who should attend:
Delegates will have the opportunity to meet the leading experts in the field and to network with:

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...

The 4th Annual Freedom of Information Conference is presented in association with Freedom of Information, the UK's only subscription based FOI journal. Subscribed to by most of the UK's largest public authorities, a sample issue can be requested

“Extremely informative”

James Newman
Senior Compliance Adviser, Transport for London

“I don’t believe the Conference could be improved”

Rick Chatfield
FOIA & EIR Case Manager,
Civil Aviation Authority

"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

FOI Conference & Workshop Booking Form

To book your place at the 4th Annual Freedom of Information Conference please fill in the form below or download PDF booking form.

FOI Conference & Workshop Pricing

Standard rate

Whole Conference: Speakers’ Presentations Day plus two Workshops
£995 plus VAT ( £1169.12 )
Speakers’ Presentations Day plus one Workshop
£845 plus VAT ( £992.87 )
Speakers’ Presentations Day
£645 plus VAT ( £757.87 )
Two Workshops
£595 plus VAT ( £699.12 )
One Workshop
£395 plus VAT ( £464.12 )

Discounted rate

Discounted rate applies to Local Authorities, NHS Trusts and PCTs, Educational Institutions, Local Police Authorities and Fire Services. Any organisation not listed here will be charged the Standard Rate.

Whole Conference: Speakers’ Presentations Day plus two Workshops
£795 plus VAT ( £934.12 )
Speakers’ Presentations Day plus one Workshop
£595 plus VAT ( £699.12 )
Speakers’ Presentations Day
£445 plus VAT ( £522.87 )
Two Workshops
£395 plus VAT ( £464.12 )
One Workshop
£295 plus VAT ( £346.62 )

Additional delegates: 15% discount for second and 20% discount for third and subsequent delegates booked at the same time. Discounts will be applied to the delegate/s with the least expensive booking.

Conference fee includes comprehensive course papers, a 3-course networking lunch and wine & canapés reception.

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Day 1 - Speakers' Presentations
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Morning Sessions ( 9.30 – 12.45 ) - choose one:
A: Public sector data sharing: when, why, whether, and how to share data
B: Commercial contracts: how FOI Officers can win friends and influence contracts
C: Health check: FOI issues in the NHS

Afternoon Sessions ( 2.00 – 5.15 ) - choose one:
D: Can you keep a secret? Confidentiality and FOI
E: How to deal with complex requests for information
F: Information law issues in higher education

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Freedom of Information journal

To add a journal subscription to your Conference booking order, please tick one of the boxes below, prices are for one year ( six editions ):

Standard rate
Hard copy subscription £290 ( no VAT applicable )
Electronic + hard copy subscription £425 plus VAT ( £499.37 )
Environment-friendly subscription £375 plus VAT ( £440.62 )

Discounted rate
Discounted rate applies to Local Authorities, NHS Trusts and PCTs, Educational Institutions, Local Police Authorities and Fire Services. Any organisation not listed here will be charged the Standard rate.

Hard copy subscription £195 ( no VAT applicable )
Electronic + hard copy subscription £325 plus VAT ( £381.87 )
Environment-friendly subscription £275 plus VAT ( £323.12 )

Conference papers

If you are unable to attend the Conference, the comprehensive Speakers' Presentations & Workshop papers are available for separate purchase:

Number		Speakers' presentations papers £119 plus VAT ( £139.82 ) each

		Day 1 - Speakers' presentations papers

		Day 2 - FOI Workshop papers £45 plus VAT ( £52.87 ) each
		A: Public sector data sharing: when, why, whether, and how to share data
		B: Commercial contracts: how FOI Officers can win friends and influence contracts
		C: Health check: FOI issues in the NHS
		D: Can you keep a secret? Confidentiality and FOI
		E: How to deal with complex requests for information
		F: Information law issues in higher education
		Special price - All six Workshop papers £195 plus VAT ( £229.12 )
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