NWCEX North-West Care Exchange

Flagship Conference · 2026

The Event Programme

A full day of keynotes, panels and workshops with the leaders redefining social care, followed by an evening gala dinner.

Saturday 22 August 2026

Redefining the Norm

One Day.

Ten Leaders.

One Conversation That Matters.

A full day of keynotes, panels and workshops at the iconic Landmark Deansgate Hotel in Manchester, followed by an evening gala dinner.

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Venue
Deansgate Hotel, Manchester
Conference
22 August 2026 · 08:30 – 17:00
Evening
Evening Gala & Dinner · 19:00 – 23:00
08:30
Registration & Executive Networking Breakfast
09:25
Welcome & Curated Networking
Hosted introductions · Ruth Kudzai
09:40
Founders' Welcome: Redefining the Norm
Bonita Santos & Kudzayi Samuriwo
10:25
Leadership Keynote: Scaling with Purpose
Nyasha Gwatidzo · Entrepreneurship, legacy, philanthropy & social value in social care
10:45
Refreshment Break
10:45 – 12:15
Flagship Session: The Directors' Ecosystem: Finance, Legal & Property
Salome Rumbi Chamboko · Andrew Nyamayaro · Muzzie Nduna · Moderator: Tapiwa Madovi
12:15
Executive Networking Lunch
13:45
Fireside: Building a Care Organisation That Lasts
Effie Smillie · Hosted by Ruth Kudzai
14:25
Leadership Keynote: Leadership in Complex Care Systems
Chris Dzikiti
15:05
Audience Q&A
Chris Dzikiti · Moderator: Tapiwa Madovi
15:25
Refreshment Break
15:40
The Diagnostic Journey: ADHD, Autism & Understanding Behaviour
Christine Fraser-Thomson
16:15
Young People's Spotlight: Lived Experience. Leadership. Enterprise.
Featuring TJ · Moderator: Tapiwa Madovi
16:45
Closing Reflections
Bonita Santos & Kudzayi Samuriwo
16:55
Gala Dinner Briefing & Thank You
Ruth Kudzai
17:00
Conference Close
19:00 – 19:30
Arrival Reception & Welcome Drinks
Guest arrival, photography, networking and seating.
19:30 – 19:35
Guests Invited to Take Their Seats
19:35 – 19:45
Welcome to the Gala
Host welcome and opening remarks.
19:45 – 19:55
Founders' Welcome Address
Bonita Santos & Kudzayi Samuriwo.
19:55 – 20:25
Starter Served
20:25 – 20:40
Entertainment / Musical Interlude
20:40 – 21:10
Main Course Served
21:10 – 21:30
After Dinner Keynote
Guest speaker / keynote address.
21:30 – 21:45
Leadership Recognition & Appreciation
Recognition of speakers, sponsors, partners and supporters.
21:45 – 22:05
Dessert Served
22:05 – 22:15
The NWCEX Vision
Looking ahead to 2027.
22:15 – 22:20
Closing Toast
22:20 – 23:00
Networking, Music & Professional Photography

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