Equiniti Conference 2026
One day. A wealth of insight. Now available on demand.
The Equiniti Conference 2026 brought together professionals and experts from across governance, shareholder services, employee share plans, investor relations and capital markets to discuss the changes shaping our industry.
From dematerialisation and the future of ownership to AI, technology, governance and UK capital markets, you can now revisit the conversations from the day.
Start watching below and discover the insights shaping the future of our industry.
Keynote: The Future of Technology in Global Capital Markets
Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are creating new possibilities for businesses and global markets. But how should leaders think about the speed and scale of that change?
In his keynote at the Equiniti Conference 2026, David Rowan explores how AI, emerging technologies and digital ownership could shape the future of global capital markets. His keynote brief specifically positions the session around AI, emerging technologies and digital ownership.
Drawing on his experience at the forefront of technology and innovation, David Rowan offers a forward-looking perspective on disruption, innovation and preparing organisations for what comes next.
Speakers:
David Rowan, Founding Editor-in-Chief of WIRED UK and author of Non-Bullshit Innovation
Dematerialisation: Pre-flight Checks
Dematerialisation represents an important change for the UK's shareholding landscape, but what should issuers be thinking about as the market prepares for transition?
This session explores the considerations surrounding dematerialisation and the move towards more digital shareholding. Hear from industry experts as they discuss the changing ownership landscape and what it could mean for companies and their stakeholders.
Speakers:
Anthony Hall, Managing Director, Corporate Services, Equiniti
Kit Atkinson, CEO, EFSL (Equiniti Financial Services Limited)
Jennifer Rudman, Industry Director, Employee Share Plans, Equiniti
Anne-Marie Clarke, Industry Director, Investment Services at Equiniti
Darren Charles, Head of Product Operations and Common Services, Equiniti
Tokenisation in Practice: The Future of Ownership and Markets
Tokenisation is moving the conversation around digital ownership into a new phase.
This session explores what tokenisation could mean for the future of ownership and markets, considering the changing relationship between technology, assets and capital markets.
Speakers:
Thomas Cowan, Head of Tokenization, Bullish
Dan Lotzof, Chief Revenue Officer, Equiniti
Anthony Hall, Managing Director, Corporate Services, Equiniti
Reimagining the UK Capital Markets: Pitch Your Ideas
How can the UK create stronger, more attractive and accessible capital markets?
Hear different perspectives from across the industry as speakers put forward ideas for the future of UK capital markets. This session brings together voices from across the market to debate opportunities for change and where attention should be focused next.
Speakers:
Steve Banfield, Business Development Director – Share Registration, Equiniti
Chimmy Ngoma, Senior Sales Enablement Manager, Equiniti
James Deal, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Retailbook
Charles Hall, Head of Research, Peel Hunt
Laura Foll, Portfolio Manager, Janus Henderson
The Future AGM: Access, Engagement and Governance
The AGM continues to evolve as companies balance changing shareholder expectations with accessibility, engagement and good governance.
This session explores the future direction of the AGM and considers the factors organisations should be thinking about as shareholder meetings continue to develop.
Speakers:
Anne-Marie Clarke, Industry Director, Investment Services at Equiniti
Nick Ivory-Byrne, Senior Corporate Governance Manager, Haleon
Liz Miles, Company Secretary and Director of Corporate Governance, Aston Martin Lagonda
Beth Melges, Head of Plc Governance, National Grid plc
Nis Bandara, Deputy Director for the MCR Reforms, DBIST
Beyond Participation: Engaging the Next Generation Through Share Plans
How can employee share plans help engage the next generation of employees and investors?
This session explores how employee share plans can support financial confidence, improve participation and help younger employees become the investors of the future.
Speakers:
Bryony Wilson, Business Development Manager, Equiniti
Sarah Beamish, Senior Relationship Director, Equiniti
Jane Evans, Reward and Executive Compensation Manager, Centrica
Jonathan Sturman, Executive Remuneration and Share Plans Manager, Kier Group
AI in Governance: Enhancing the role of the Company Secretary
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way organisations work, and governance is no exception.
This session considers the role AI could play within the governance profession and explores what the changing technology landscape could mean for the role of the Company Secretary.
Speakers:
Kate Smith, Equiniti Governance Advisory
Leanne Davidson, Equiniti Governance Advisory
Paul Johnston, Co-Founder, AI Working Group for Company Secretaries
Stefan Fletcher, Assistant Company Secretary, Trainline
Driving Change in Share Plans: From Boardroom Buy-In to Employee Engagement
Delivering successful change to an employee share plan means bringing stakeholders with you at every stage.
Drawing on issuer perspectives, this session explores the journey from gaining internal and Board support through to stakeholder communications and employee engagement. Hear practical perspectives on the factors involved in delivering meaningful change to employee share plans.
Speakers:
Dominic Harrison, Director of Business Development, Share Plans, Equiniti
Helen Brady, Head of Executive Reward, Lloyds Banking Group
Joe Dent, Chief People Officer, Princes
CGPro: Connect, Learn, Grow
Governance professionals are operating in an increasingly complex and fast-moving environment, making opportunities to connect with peers and continue learning increasingly valuable.
This session explores the themes of connecting, learning and growing within the governance profession and introduces the CGPro Network.
Speakers:
Anne-Marie Clarke, Chair of CGPro Network at Equiniti
Ashley Gerrard, Senior Manager, Equiniti Governance Advisory
Hot Topics in Share Plans: Regulation, Transparency and What’s Next
From regulatory developments and transparency requirements to digitisation and AI, share plans are being influenced by change on multiple fronts.
This panel explores some of the issues shaping the employee share plans landscape, including EU pay transparency, regulation, digitisation, AI and wider market developments, and considers what could be coming next.
Speakers:
Jennifer Rudman, Industry Director, Employee Share Plans, Equiniti
Cathy Wears, Of Counsel, Employee Incentives, CMS
Ian Shaw, Partner, Pinsent Masons
Patti Landry, Head of North America Share Plan Solutions, Equiniti
EQ Tech: Building the Future of Issuer Services
Technology is reshaping the way issuers operate and connect with their shareholders.
This session explores the future of issuer services and how developments in technology can support continued modernisation. Hear from Equiniti experts as they discuss EQ's evolving technology roadmap, modernising issuer operations and improving shareholder engagement.
Speakers:
Mathew Clarke, Chief Product Officer, Equiniti
Kirsty Coulston, Product Manager, Equiniti
Liz Wood, Product Operations Manager, Equiniti
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