DAY ONE Thursday 6 October
A spectacular conference curtain-raiser…
T he lights dim, casting the Caernarfon Suite and the gathered delegates in darkness. Laser lights slice across the room, seemingly manoeuvred by black-clad figures. The accompanying dramatic background sounds add excitement to the unfolding extraordinary spectacle. Lights attached to and held by Scarlett Entertainment’s two figures spin and dazzle as the pair dance in well-rehearsed choreographed movements. This brilliant way to open the conference receives embracing and appreciative applause from delegates.
The conference was opened by the CIPP’s chair Eira Hammond FCIPPdip Eira opened the conference and welcomed delegates, inviting everyone to extend warm greetings to those attending their first conference.
The CIPP’s guests from the American Payroll Association (APA), the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA), the Irish Payroll Association (IPASS), the South African Payroll Association (SAPA) and the National Academy of Indian Payroll (NAIP) were welcomed. The event sponsors were thanked for their support. National Payroll Week is an important event in the CIPP’s calendar. Discussing
the success of this year’s NPW, Eira encouraged delegates both to celebrate next year’s NPW and to forward reports and images for the CIPP’s website. Eira gave a brief review of the CIPP’s achievements which included amongst other things the obtaining of Chartered status for the Institute; the purchase of Goldfinger House; and the securing of prestigious awards and accolades comprising: Overall Best UK Association 2016, entry into The Sunday Times 100 Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to Work For, and Best Development of an Existing Event for the CIPP’s 2015 Annual Conference and Exhibition. Eira explained that following the vote at the CIPP’s 2015 Annual General Meeting, the Institute has applied to the Privy Council to approve individual Chartered status for qualifying members. If agreed this would give these members the same status as those in other bodies and industries such as the accountancy profession. Eira wrapped up by outlining the opportunities available during the conference which included visiting the exhibition, learning and networking.
CIPP’s overseas guests
Dan Maddux, Jim and Alice Paille American Payroll Association (APA) Patrick Culhane and Lucy Zambon Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) James McKerrell, Lavine and Ashwin Haripersad South African Payroll Association (SAPA) Vivienne Nealon and Helena Holdwright Irish Payroll Association (IPASS) Nayaz Qazi National Academy of Indian Payroll (NAIP)
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