You asked, we listened—the much-anticipated Cintra Conference is returning to Newcastle in 2024!
We’ll be welcoming customers, partners, and friends of Cintra to The Crowne Plaza for an insight-packed two days on 9th and 10th July. From workshops and training to networking and socials, preparations are in full swing, and we can’t wait to welcome you to our beloved North East.
Why attend the Cintra Conference?
Our annual conference is the perfect place to network and learn!
Whether you’re looking to make sure you’re well equipped to deal with the latest payroll legislation, or you want to better understand the Cintra product set, the event is packed with talks and workshops to make sure you leave having learned something new and invaluable.
Not only that, but you’ll be able to connect with people from every team in Cintra and other payroll professionals. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded payrollers and build relationships that help both your business and your career.
What’s on this year
We’ve carefully considered all your feedback and requests following our 2023 conference, with the goal of making 2024 better than ever. Here’s what you can expect:
Day 1, Tuesday 9th July
Kicking off at 1pm to give all travellers time to make it to Newcastle and get settled, on day one you’ll be able to attend three separate sessions. During each session slot, you get to attend the workshop most relevant to you due to three running simultaneously—with some repeated on day two to make sure you’re not missing out:
- Registration & welcome: 1pm – 1.35pm
- Session 1: 1.35pm – 2.10pm
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- Compliance and Cybersecurity at Cintra: Stephen Pearson, Head of IT
- How to Digitalise Your Expense Process with Capture Expense: James Rowell, Founder of Capture Expense
- Deep Dive into Cintra Reporting: Mark Faulkner, Product Manager
- Session 2: 2.30pm – 3.10pm
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- Education Focus – MCR in Cintra IQ: Jess McEvoy, Head of Product
- Interactive Q&A for Cintra IQ Users: Andrew Thompson, Head of Support
- Interactive Q&A for Outsourced Service Users: Nik Brooks, Head of Payroll Outsourced Services
- Session 3: 3.30pm – 4.10pm
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- Payrolling Benefits – What You Need to Know: Matthew Akrigg, CIPP Policy Officer, and Ed Hawley, Chief Sales Officer
- Compliance and Cybersecurity at Cintra: Stephen Pearson, Head of IT
- Product Spotlight – Payroll Software for Bureaus: Mark Faulkner, Product Manager, and Tom Nokes, Head of Sales.
- Evening reception: 5pm
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- Join us at The Telegraph for our evening reception for food, networking, and drinks!
Day 2, Wednesday 10th July
Heading back to The Crowne Plaza for day 2, make sure to arrive for 9.30 for registration. Once you’re registered, coffee in hand, and ready to start the day, you can settle in for a (quite literally) action packed day:
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 9.45am - 9.55am | Welcome and Update from Eric Dunmore, CEO |
| 9.55am - 10.05am | Product Update from Seb Aspland, CTO |
| 10.05am - 10.30am | CIPP Legislation Update from Matthew Akrigg |
| 10.35am - 11.00am |
Option 1: Payrolling Benefits Update from Matthew Akrigg (CIPP) and Ed Hawley, CSO
Option 2: Running Key Reports in Cintra IQ with Andrew Thompson, Head of Support |
| 11.00am - 11.25am | Time for a break and a coffee re-fill. |
| 11.25am - 11.55am | The Future of Payroll with Anita Lettink, Keynote Speaker |
| 11.55am - 12.20pm | Emerging Trends in Payroll, Panel Discussion with Cintra |
| 12.25pm - 1pm |
Option 1: How to Automate Your Payroll Processes with Andrew Thompson
Option 2: Streamline Holiday and Absence with Employee Hub |
| 1pm – 1.50pm | Complementary lunch! |
| 1.50pm - 2.15pm | Digitalising Data Verification with Connor Holgate, Equifax |
| 2.15pm - 2.40pm | TBC—watch this space. |
| 2.40pm - 3.15pm |
Option 1: How to Digitalise Your Expense Process with James Rowell, Founder
Option 2: TBC—watch this space. |
| 3.15pm - 3.35pm | Time for your final break (and final coffee?) |
| 3.35pm - 3.55pm | AI & Robotics in Payroll with Seb Aspland, CTO |
| 3.55pm - 4pm | Wrap up! |
Travel and accommodation
We’d recommend also booking your stay at The Crowne Plaza, so you can take full advantage of our exclusive Cintra package and also be exactly where you need to be for the conference! You can book your room here.
The Crowne Plaza is a short walk from Newcastle Central Station (less than 5 minutes) making it super accessible by train.
Alternatively, if you’re driving, the hotel is situated by the Stephenson Quarter Car Park, where the hotel can be accessed from level 10. More information on that, including charges, here.
The full address for The Crowne Plaza is:
- The Crowne Plaza, Stephenson Quarter, Hawthorn Street, Forth Street, NE1 3SA
And you’ll find the evening reception at:
- The Telegraph, Orchard Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 3NY (a short walk from the Crowne Plaza)
Anything else you need to know?
For more details on what’s included in each of the sessions outlined above, you can find out more here!
And, as always, if you have any questions, we’re only an email away. Either reach out to your dedicated contact or give our marketing team a shout at marketing@cintra.co.uk.
Are you as excited as we are? We hope so! Register now:
