Cintra Conference 2025
Embracing Change
Join us for two days of insightful conversations around industry shifts in compliance,
technology, and workforce expectations. You’ll walk away with the strategies and tools
you need to stay ahead in the payroll and HR industry.
Crowne Plaza, Newcastle, NE1 3SA
The annual event for
Payroll and HR professionals
Tuesday 8th July
1pm – 4pm: Conference at The Crowne Plaza, Hawthorn Sq, Forth St, Newcastle, NE1 3SA
5pm – late: Evening party at The Telegraph, Orchard St, Newcastle, NE1 3NY
Wednesday 9th July
10am – 3pm: Conference at The Crowne Plaza, Hawthorn Sq, Forth St, Newcastle, NE1 3SA
8th - 9th July 2025 | Free to attend
Valuable insights and practical takeaways,
for real-world success
The latest legislation
Hear the latest updates on payroll and HR legislation straight from the experts.
Industry insights
Gain insights from industry thought leaders on the most exciting changes shaping the future of payroll and HR.
Product masterclasses
Discover new features, receive hands-on training, and learn how to get the most out of Cintra.
Network with peers
Share insights and build relationships with other payroll and HR professionals.
Connect with Cintra
Got questions for the Cintra team? From product development to outsourced services, we're here to listen.
Evening celebrations
Unwind after a day of talks with fantastic company and great food.
What previous attendees say...
It was the first Cintra conference I have been to and I found the whole culture and ethos to be excellent. The desire to understand clients, how we are using the software and therefore what we need it do was very apparent and very welcome.
What's on the agenda?
12.30pm – 1pm: Registration
with Eric Dunmore, Cintra CEO and Seb Aspland, Cintra CTO
Eric will share exciting updates on the company’s latest achievements and vision for the future. Our CTO will also reveal game-changing developments in our software, highlighting how we’re driving innovation in our products to better serve you.
with Mathew Akrigg, CIPP Policy Officer
Hear the latest changes to payroll legislation straight from an expert. Mathew from CIPP will help you to navigate these changes with confidence. You’ll come away with a clear understanding of what you need to know and do to ensure compliance this year.
2pm: Breakout sessions
with Eric Dunmore, Cintra CEO and the Cintra team
Have a question for our CEO? This is your chance to ask about Cintra’s plans, products, or anything else on your mind.
with Mathew Akrigg, Policy officer at CIPP
Preparing for the upcoming mandatory payrolling of benefits? In this session you’ll learn about the upcoming changes, the impact on your processes, and best practices to ensure a smooth transition.
with our Cintra Solvers
Sign up for one of our training packages here, and our Cintra Solvers will deliver the session in person. Limited spaces available.
with James Rowell, Founder at Capture Expense
There have been a significant number of updates to our expense management software over the past year. Join us to find out how the software has grown and developed over the past 12 months. Our founder, James Rowell, will be showcasing the exciting updates to our expense software, including AI enhancements, seamless integration with WhatsApp, Teams, and Slack, and new features like ‘Trips’ for better travel management.
with Al Green
2.45pm – 3pm: Break
with Sarah Gray, Head of HR Outsourcing
What are the top 5 challenges currently facing HR professionals? In this session, Sarah Gray will cover key issues affecting employers today and provide practical strategies to navigate them effectively:
· The true cost of managing employees.
· Managing short term absence to prevent long term absence.
· How to capitalise on your recruitment investment.
· How sub-standard performance impacts your bottom line and how you can mitigate this.
· Identifying issues that might end up in an employment tribunal and how you can avoid this happening.
3.30pm: Breakout sessions
with Eric Dunmore, Cintra CEO and the Cintra team
Have a question for our CEO? This is your chance to ask about Cintra’s plans, products, or anything else on your mind.
Gary Davies, HMRC
Gain essential guidance from HMRC on how to stay compliant with the latest national minimum wage regulations. Learn about key requirements, common pitfalls and practical steps to keep your business compliant.
Exclusive to clients in the education sector. Our payroll education experts will be on hand to answer any questions you have.
with our Cintra Solvers
9.45am – 10am: Registration
with Seb Aspland, Cintra CTO
At our 2024 Cintra Conference, Seb talked about how AI and robotics were transforming the payroll industry. 12 months later, he’ll explore how AI is continuing to transform finance and payroll.
with Matthew Syed, Keynote Speech
Matthew Syed, a renowned author, speaker, and expert on performance and mindset, will give a talk on The Power of a Growth Mindset. In a world which is changing quickly, adaptability and innovation are essential for survival and growth. Successful individuals and institutions embrace a growth mindset, understanding that progress comes from continuous learning and the willingness to confront weaknesses.
Matthew will use compelling examples from healthcare, aviation, business, education, sport, and the criminal justice system to demonstrate how implementing a growth culture can transform performance. By showcasing real-world applications, he will highlight the profound impact this mindset can have, not only on individual growth but also on organizational success.
11.30am – 11.45am: Break
with John Mark Williams, CEO of Leadership Institute
12.15pm – 1pm: Breakout sessions:
with Stephen Pearson, Head of IT
Hear directly from our Head of IT as he explains the processes and systems Cintra have in place to keep your data secure.
with Sarah Gray, Head of HR Outsourcing
What can an audit tell you and how to use these to best effect? Auditing helps ensure compliance, efficiency and alignment with company goals.
In this session, we’ll take a deep dive into a few key audits, what to include and what they tell you. We’ll cover:
· Compliance
· Policy and procedures
· Compensation and Benefits
· Performance Management
· Employee relations
· Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
with the Cintra product team
with Keith Fenney and Rhona Barton, Teachers’ Pensions.
Learn about the essential requirements under the Teachers Pension Scheme regulations, including service returns, contributions, and how members are supported. We’ll break down key requirements to help you fully navigate the scheme with confidence.
with Cintra Solvers
1pm – 1.45pm: Lunch
with Richard George, The Payroll Centre
2.15pm – 2.45pm: Breakout sessions
with Andrew Thompson, Head of Support
with Sarah Gray, Head of HR Outsourcing
How effective is your HR Administration?
Learn how to evaluate and improve your HR functions including and understand:
· The role of HR Administration
· Measuring HR effectiveness
· HR Technology and automation
· Employee experience and engagement
· Strategies for strengthening HR administration
Exclusive to our Cintra Bureau customers, come and chat with the team and ask any questions you may have about the software.
with James Rowell, Capture Expense founder
Come along and see how Capture Expense is using AI to build something completely unique in the expense market. With integrations for Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp, and Slack, you can interact with the software directly within the apps you already use.
with Cintra Solvers
Sign up for one of our training packages here and our Cintra Solvers will deliver the session in person. Limited spaces available.
with Eric Dunmore, Cintra CEO
For the final session of the day, Eric Dunmore will explore the current trends driving the payroll market.
Meet the Speakers
Seb Aspland
Cintra Chief Technology Officer
Sarah Gray
Cintra Head of Outsourced HR
More speakers and full agenda to be announced soon
We can’t wait to see you there!
Register online now to save your space
If you have any questions or are looking for more information about the conference, contact marketing@cintra.co.uk.