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Connect with like‑minded paraplanners and get the support you need as you work towards chartered status.

Covering topical, relevant educational material that matters, you can expect to learn about the ever-changing market conditions, content linked specifically to the R0 and J0 CII exam syllabi, and even case studies to help aid your learning and put information into practice.

Once the sessions have finished, join the speakers and the rest of the attendees for drinks and food with a summer party to end the day.

By registering, you’ll unlock exclusive access to our delegate page, including useful resources for those studying for chartered status, event updates and more.

The countdown is on - Leeds, you're up first!

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Leeds

📍 Weetwood Hall Estate, Otley Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 5PS

📅 Tuesday 28 July 2026

Manchester

📍 AJ Bell, 4 Exchange Quay, Manchester, M5 3EE

📅 Wednesday 29 July 2026

Meet our speakers

We’ll be joined by industry experts who will deliver a variety of sessions, covering the latest policy updates, investment news, market overviews and our most sought-after content – technical support.

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 Georgia Swallow

Business Development Support

 
 
Manan Goyal

Manan Goyal

Junior Portfolio Manager

 
 
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Rachel Vahey

Head of Public Policy 

 

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Joshua Croft

Senior Technical Consultant

 

Robert Cope

Robert Cope

Senior Business Development Consultant

 
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What happened last year?

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4.8/5 stars

“Very informative and covered many topics in a short period."

“Very positive outlook and insightful.”

“Well run, variety of topics and speakers.”

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Questions about the day?

If you have any questions about Connect or want to provide feedback, just contact Lucy.Oldknow@ajbell.co.uk

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