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CIEP Conference 2026

11, 12 September 2026 + Add to calendar Conference Aston, Birmingham, B4 7ET

Explore this year's CIEP Conference programme: Saturday 12 September (Day two)

The CIEP Conference programme offers a balance of expert-led sessions and opportunities to connect with peers, colleagues and friends.

You can attend the sessions that are most relevant to you, with the option to catch up on recordings of all programmed sessions after the event.

Please note that all times listed below are in BST. 

Day two
Saturday 12 September
7.30am – 8.30am
Optional themed networking (online)

Connect with colleagues around some relevant themes to your business

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8.30am – 9.30am
Registration for in-person day delegates

Registration opens

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9.30am – 10.25am
Insights from medical communications: Teamwork, negotiation and asserting editorial authority

Session 1 – breakout (running concurrently)

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Editorial impact assessment 

Session 1 – breakout (running concurrently)

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The emotional investment in editing 

Session 1 – breakout (running concurrently)

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10.30am – 11am
Break

Break and refreshments

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11am – 11.55am
Index in progress: Uncovering the ancient art and modern science of book indexing

Session 2 – breakout (running concurrently)

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From editor to adviser: How to read what the client isn’t saying

Session 2 – breakout (running concurrently)

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Speaker and session to be confirmed

Session 2 – breakout (running concurrently)

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12pm – 1pm
Lunch

Lunch in the main restaurant

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1pm – 1.55pm
Being client centred: Tailoring your approach to suit your clients' needs (and your own)

Session 3 – breakout (running concurrently)

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From editorial expert to strategic partner: Position yourself as essential

Session 3 – breakout (running concurrently)

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Imposter Syndrome​: ​The signal beneath the struggle

Session 3 – breakout (running concurrently)

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2pm – 2.45pm
Lightning talks or informal networking

Lightning talks or informal networking

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2.45pm – 3pm
Break

Break and refreshments

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3.05pm – 4pm
More than memories: Copyediting memoir and creating connection

Session 4 – breakout (running concurrently)

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Your holistic business plan

Session 4 – breakout (running concurrently)

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Imposter syndrome: Tips and strategies for taming the beast

Session 4 – breakout (running concurrently)

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4.05pm – 5pm
How to conquer editorial business overwhelm with the MARKUP Method

Session 5 – breakout (running concurrently)

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Live goal-setting session using coaching techniques and questions

Session 5 – breakout (running concurrently)

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The authenticity advantage

Session 5 – breakout (running concurrently)

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5pm – 5.15pm
Break

Break and refreshments

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5.15pm – 5.30pm
Close

CIEP chair’s closing words

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5.45pm – 6.30pm
Conference highlights (online)

An informal session to round off the conference

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