About our host venue Tylney Hall, Hook, Hampshire
Tylney Hall in Hook, Hampshire, is a luxurious Grade II listed Victorian mansion set in 66 acres of restored gardens and parkland, operating as a high-end hotel since 1985. Originally built in the 1700s, the current mansion was remodeled in 1898 and has served as a WWI hospital and a school (1948-1984) before becoming part of Elite Hotels.
Framework for 2026 Summit
2026 Learning & Development Summit 'Influence, Connect & Elevate' Monday 8th June 2026, 9.00am - 5.30pm
Location: Tylney Hall, Ridge Lane, Rotherwick, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 9AZ
Learning and Development Summit 2026 'Influence, Connect & Elevate'
Dates: Sunday 7th June and Monday 8th June 2026
Summit Overview:
The Strategic PA Network Learning and Development Summit 2026 is a professional development experience (with the option of an overnight delegate package or a day delegate package) carefully designed for professional administrators, including PAs, EAs, and VAs.
The Summit will blend high-impact learning, meaningful connection and curated engagement with Strategic PA Network’s trusted partner suppliers, creating a thoughtful, relationship-led experience that reflects the strength of the Network’s community and values.
Delegate Packages:
Monday Day Delegate Package
Full access to the Monday conference programme, 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Light continental breakfast on arrival
- Mid-morning break, one-hour lunch, and mid-afternoon break
- Refreshments available throughout the day
- Access to Strategic PA Network trusted partner suppliers
COST: £99 Early Bird per person till 31st March, then £120 per person (included in Platinum Membership)
2-Day (Sunday afternoon & evening plus Monday Day) Delegate Package
- Welcome celebration dinner on Sunday evening
- Special Sunday evening session with Lucy Brazier OBE
- Full access to the Monday conference programme
- Breakfast and all refreshments included
- Access to Strategic PA Network trusted partner suppliers
- Overnight accommodation on Sunday 7th June is to be booked directly with Tylney Hall, rooms are £140pp and include breakfast | For the room reservations the hotel phone number is 01256 764881 option 1 or email on reservations@tylneyhall.com)
COST: £150 Early Bird per person till 31st March, then £175 per person (for Platinum Members there is a cost of £49.99 to upgrade to the 2-Day Delegate Package. Please email hello@strategicpanetwork.com for your special link).
Please note, hotel night is not included in this price and needs to be booked separately directly with Tylney Hall. Rooms are £140 per person and include breakfast.
Strategic PA Network Trusted Partners
Strategic PA Network’s trusted partner suppliers, our carefully curated Little Black Book, will be joining us throughout the Summit on Monday.
Partners are an integral part of the Network and have been selected for their quality, credibility, and long-term relationships with our community.
Partners will be present throughout the day. Delegates can connect with them during breakfast, breaks, lunch, and informal moments.
Sunday 7 June 2026
Residential Delegate Welcome Evening
Afternoon | Arrival and hotel check-in, activities TBC
6:30pm - 7:15pm | Welcome drinks and networking
7:15pm - 9:30pm | Welcome celebration dinner
During dinner, special guest session with Lucy Brazier OBE
9:30pm onwards | Informal networking and conversations
Monday 8 June 2026 | Conference Day Programme
Morning Programme
(All professional administrators together)
8:00am - 9:00am | Arrival, registration, and light continental breakfast
Opportunity to connect with trusted partner suppliers
9:00am - 9:15am | Welcome and opening remarks with Sarah Howson & Marianne Whitlock
9:15am - 10:00am | Opening keynote delivered by Lucy Brazier OBE
10:00am - 10:45am | Breakout session 1 | Choice of three themed roundtable discussions
10:45am - 11:15am | Mid-morning break and partner engagement
11:15am - 12:00pm | Breakout session 2 | Choice of three themed roundtable discussions
12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch break and partner engagement
Afternoon Programme
(Pathway-based learning) | From the afternoon, delegates select their preferred pathway: EA Pathway or VA Pathway.
1:00pm - 1:45pm | Pathway session 1
- EA pathway focused learning session
- VA pathway focused learning session
1:45pm - 2:30pm | Pathway session 2
- EA pathway focused learning session
- VA pathway focused learning session
2:30pm - 3:00pm | Mid-afternoon break and partner engagement
3:00pm - 3:45pm | Pathway session 3
- EA pathway focused learning session
- VA pathway focused learning session
3:45pm - 4:30pm | Keynote Session | EA and VA pathways merge back together
4:30pm - 5:15pm | Final L&D session, closing thoughts
5:15pm | Summit close and departures
| 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!’
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| 11:40am Break – Tea, coffee, meet Partner Suppliers |
12:10pm
Masterclass Session, Nick Elston
‘Leadership Workshop: Knowing Your Worth And Articulating Your Value’
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| 12:50pm Energiser with Jenny Pink, Accomplished 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
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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’
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| 5:00pm – Closing |
5.10pm – End of sessions, tea/coffee informal networking,
Pizzas, Sponsored by Chocahog |
| 6:00pm – Carriages |
