The one-day event, which is jointly hosted with BPIF Business and chaired by Jo Francis, associate editor of Haymarket's Print Group, will cover topics from leadership in a crisis to adding value.

Speakers include: Falklands veteran Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Keeble DSO talking about the virtues of strong leadership; Pensord chief executive Tony Jones on business turnarounds; Robin Welch, managing director of GI Solutions Group, on growth through innovation; and CPI UK chief executive Mike Taylor, who will focus on purchase management.

For more information on the 4 November event, visit the VIP website.