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STRATEGIC PA NETWORK SUMMIT

We are thrilled to be hosting our 2025 Learning & Development Summit at the stunning Great Fosters in Egham, Surrey, on Wednesday, 18th June, from 9:00am – 6:00pm. This full-day event is designed to empower and elevate the business support community, providing a unique opportunity for learning, networking, and professional growth. Our carefully curated schedule will include engaging keynote sessions, thought-provoking discussions, and interactive workshops—all tailored to equip attendees with valuable insights, strategies, and skills for their professional development.

We are delighted to welcome back our trusted Partner Suppliers, who will be featured in the Tithe Barn, creating a dynamic space for networking and meaningful connections. These partners are integral to our community, offering invaluable products and services that support the evolving needs of business support professionals.

Continuing our commitment to supporting Virtual Assistants, we are proud to offer a dedicated afternoon session specifically designed for their unique challenges and opportunities. This tailored programme ensures that VAs receive targeted insights, practical tools and direct engagement with industry experts who understand their journey.

We are also excited to welcome an incredible lineup of keynote speakers, each bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the stage. Through interactive sessions and compelling content, they will provide thought leadership on standout strategies, advocacy, and the future of business support.

We can’t wait to bring the Strategic PA Network community together once again for an unforgettable day of learning, networking, and professional growth.

Strategic PA Network 2025 Learning & Development Summit

About our host venue Great Fosters, Egham, Surrey

Set within 50 acres of stunning gardens and parkland, Great Fosters is a magnificent Grade I listed country house hotel that offers a truly inspiring setting for our Learning & Development Summit. Steeped in history yet beautifully modernised, it provides the perfect blend of elegance, charm and world-class hospitality.

9:00am – Arrivals, headshots with The Headshot Guy (throughout day), registration, tea, coffee and informal networking/visit Partner Suppliers. Breakfast sponsored by Hibiscus Food.
10:00am – Welcome by Sarah Howson & Marianne Whitlock and from Claire Bewers, Great Fosters
10:15am – Mission with Tony K Silver ‘Elevating your Brand: Mission Impossible's on LinkedIn’
10:25am – Opening Keynote, Naomi Riches MBE
11.00am
Masterclass Session, Em Stroud
‘Authentically BEING You: Confidence Strategies for Executive Assistants to overcome imposter syndrome & THRIVE!’
11:40am Break – Tea, coffee, meet Partner Suppliers
12:10pm
Masterclass Session, Nick Elston
‘Leadership Workshop: Knowing Your Worth And Articulating Your Value’
12:50pm Energiser with Jenny Pink, Accelerated Events
1:00pm Lunch, networking, meet Partner Suppliers
2.00pm
EA SEMINAR 1, with Nicole Bearne, Peter Snowdon, Craig Bryson and Kelly Stamp
‘Crisis Management 101: An Open Panel Discussion’
2.00pm
VA SEMINAR 1, Amanda Johnson
‘Networking as a Virtual Assistant: What Works For You’
2.40pm
EA SEMINAR 2, Samantha Harman
‘C Suite Prescence: How to Own the Room’
2.40pm
VA SEMINAR 2, Zoe Hill
‘From Overwhelm to Clarity, Building Business Plans That Flex With You’
3.20pm
EA SEMINAR 3, with Kathleen Drum, Nicole Bearne and Rachel Townend
‘EA Career Development: Chief of Staff, Operations, Comms, HR, what pathway suits you?’
3.20pm
VA SEMINAR 3, with Caroline Marshall, Kathy Soulsby, Gilly Mulford and Holly Davies
‘Scaling Success: Strategic Growth for Your VA Business’
4.00pm – Break
ALL REJOIN IN ORANGERY
Tea/Coffee/Snacks, Sponsored by Manna Eating
4:20pm
Masterclass Session 2, with Kathy Soulsby (Top 5 Tips for Tech Skills), Sarah Howson (Top 5 Tips for Networking), Marianne Whitlock (Top 5 Tips for CVs), Kelly Stamp (Top 5 tips Transitioning from an EA to CoS) and Tony K Silver (Top 5 Tips on LinkedIn)
‘Top 5 Skills from our Industry Experts’
5:00pm – Closing
5.10pm – End of sessions, tea/coffee informal networking,
Pizzas, Sponsored by Chocahog
6:00pm – Carriages

Sponsors

We are very grateful for the support of our sponsors, who play a crucial role in bringing this event to life. Their commitment to learning and development within the business support profession allows us to create a truly impactful experience.

Partner Suppliers

Our event Partners Suppliers bring expertise, resources and engagement opportunities, ensuring a seamless and valuable experience for all delegates.

Speakers

This year’s Summit will feature an outstanding schedule of keynote speakers, each delivering insightful, actionable content tailored for the Business Support industry.

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