ACT Annual Conference, 12th & 13th May 2026

Featuring

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Alan Chitty

Group Treasurer, Pepco

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Victoria Underwood

Treasury Manager, Imperial Brands

Louise Woodroffe

Head of Treasury, Hastings Direct

Mike Richards

CEO, The Treasury Recruitment Company

Mike Richards is the CEO & Founder of The Treasury Recruitment Company.
Established in 2002, The Treasury Recruitment Company are the only truly Global Treasury Recruitment firm in the world.

Mike regularly speaks at Treasury Recruitment conferences such as the EuroFinance International Treasurers Conference, the Windy City Summit in Chicago and the AFP USA Treasurers Conferences.

In addition Mike also hosts the very popular weekly podcast Treasury Career Corner where he interviews treasury professionals about their careers.

Join Mike Richards at the ACT Annual conference on 12–13 May 2026. This is the UK’s largest conference and exhibition dedicated to the treasury community.

🎤 Don’t miss our roundtable session! – “Treasury talent: skills for the future”

📍 Location: Convention Centre at Liverpool Experience Campus, Liverpool, UK

🕑 Wednesday 13th May 2026 – 2:25PM. Room 11B

Session Description:
What skills will define treasury value when AI handles the analysis?
As automation takes on more of the routine and analytical work, the capabilities that differentiate treasury professionals are shifting – but how far and how fast?
This roundtable invites treasurers to debate what the future skillset looks like, where human judgement remains essential, and whether we’re heading toward leaner, more strategic teams or something else entirely.
Speakers:
In association with the ACT Future Leaders’ in Treasury

Date

12/05/2026

Location

Convention Centre at Liverpool Experience Campus, Liverpool, UK

If you'd like to meet Mike at this event send an email and we'll organise a time!

About this event

The ACT’s flagship Annual Conference is the UK’s largest conference and exhibition dedicated to the treasury and finance profession. This two-day event will provide you with:

  • Strategic insights that cut through complexity and help you lead with confidence
  • A range of practical sessions that will equip you and your team to deliver impact
  • Networking with a community of peers that share the same challenges
  • A showcase of the latest treasury solutions and innovation that will enhance your treasury operations