National Leadership Forum 2025

Registration closes at 18:00 on 4 November 2025.

We are pleased to announce that registrations are open for our annual CEO Conference, the National Leadership Forum; an exclusive one-day event designed specifically for the most senior leaders in the public sector.

Event Highlights:

• Inspiring Speakers: Hear from thought-provoking speakers offering fresh perspectives on the challenges and innovations shaping our country.
• Systems Leadership: Join discussions focused on addressing the collective problems you face as leaders across the public sector.
• Relevant Insights: Hear insights from fellow leaders navigating complex challenges, and equip yourself with actionable insights and strategies.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow leaders across the public sector and build valuable relationships to enable collaboration and innovation.

Previous events have received enthusiastic feedback, and you can get a taste of what to expect by watching the attached video from our November 2024 event.

Important Details:

• Date: Thursday, 13 November 2025
• Tickets: Due to high demand, tickets will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your space today to avoid disappointment.
• Venue: Marylebone, Central London. Specific venue details will be shared closer to the date for security reasons.

For any questions, please contact the Leadership College for Government team at leadershipcollege@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.

Please check the following Eligibility Criteria as spaces to this event are reserved for the most senior leaders of the largest public sector organisations:

• CEOs in the National Health Service, including NHS Trusts, Ambulance Trusts, and Integrated Care Systems.
• Vice-chancellors of universities with over 10,000 students, or 5,000 students where higher education is not represented in the region.
• Principals or CEOs of large further educationcolleges (turnover of £30m+).
• CEOs of Multi-Academy Trusts with 25 or more linked schools or 10,000 or more students).
• CEOs of Metropolitan Districts, Unitary Authorities, Combined Authorities, County Councils and London Borough Councils.
• Chief Constables of police services.
• Chief Fire Officers of fire and rescue services.
• Civil Servant Directors General (SCS3) and Permanent Secretaries (SCS4).
• Three-star military officers.
• CEOs of the largest Arms Length Bodies with budget/spending over £10m per annum (SCS3 and 4 equivalent level roles).
• Chief Executives of Crown Dependencies.
• Permanent Secretaries/ equivalents of Overseas Territories.