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3 & 4 September 2025
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow
TURNING POINT: NAVIGATING CHANGE UNDER BUDGETARY PRESSURE
We are pleased to annouce we will be returning to the Crowne Plaza Glasgow for our Scottish Conference 2025.
The conference "Turning Point: Navigating Change Under Budgetary Pressure" will bring together industry leaders, finance heads and key stakeholders in the revenues, benefits and business rates arena in Scotland.
The Institute is again indebted to Scott & Co who are our Overall Conference Sponsor.
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Programme
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Full programme will be available shortly.
KEY TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:
UNDERSTANDING BUDGETARY PRESSURES: Experts will address the current economic landscape and its impact on organisational budgets, highlighting the need for agile financial planning.
CHANGE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES: Presentations will focus on frameworks for implementing change while maintaining operational efficiency.
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS: Attendees will hear about innovative approaches to resource allocation, including leveraging technology and cross-department collaboration to maximise limited funds.
FUTURE OUTLOOK: Sessions will include predictions for upcoming trends in budget management and the necessity for organisations to remain adaptable in an ever-evolving financial environment.
NETWORKING sessions will allow participants to exchange insights and forge partnerships aimed at tackling shared challenges.
VALUATION CHALLENGES: Concerns over the accuracy and fairness of property valuations. The impact of remote work and changing business models on assessments.
RATE RELIEF AND SUPPORT: Discussion on existing relief schemes and the need for more targeted support, especially for small businesses and those in struggling sectors.
IMPACT OF ECONOMIC CHANGES: The role of inflation and economic downturns on business rates liabilities. Calls for a review of the rates system to better align with current economic realities.
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND E-COMMERCE: How the rise of e-commerce is reshaping the retail landscape and its implications for business rates. The need for a regulatory framework that accommodates digital businesses.
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES: The intersection of business rates and green initiatives, including incentives for businesses adopting sustainable practices.
FUTURE REFORMS: Suggestions for reforming the business rates system to enhance fairness, transparency, and adaptability. Importance of stakeholder engagement in shaping future policies.
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What's Included
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Full Conference Package includes: Full access to conference sessions and exhibition (both days), Conference Dinner place, refreshments throughout and all conference documentation. It also includes one nights accommodation on the night of the 3rd September.
Conference Pass includes: Full access to conference sessions and exhibition (both days), Conference Dinner place, refreshments throughout and all conference documentation. No accommodation included.
Day Pass includes: Access to conference sessions and exhibition on selected day, refreshments throughout and all conference documentation. No Conference Dinner or accommodation included.
Half Day includes: Access to either morning or afternoon only conference sessions and exhibition on selected day, lunch and all conference documentation. No Conference Dinner or accommodation included.
Retired Member Pass allows complementary day access to all sessions and the exhibition. No Conference Dinner or accommodation included. Any enquiries on Delegate Fees should be addressed to conference@irrv.org.uk -
Fees
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COMMERCIAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL RATES
Non-commercial rates are available only to non-commercial companies such as local authorities; valuer and rating agents; government and agencies; charitable organisations and non-profit organisations. Commercial rates should be selected where an organisation does not fit into any of the above.
Full Conference Package:
IRRV Member545 COMMERCIAL IRRV Member 890 Organisational/Forum Member 575 COMMERCIAL Organisational/Forum Member 900 Non-Member 605 COMMERCIAL Non-Member 985
Conference Pass:IRRV Member 395 COMMERCIAL IRRV Member 740 Organisational/Forum Member 425 COMMERCIAL Organisational/Forum Member 750 Non-Member 455 COMMERCIAL Non-Member 835
Day Pass:IRRV Member 280 COMMERCIAL IRRV Member 485 Organisational/Forum Member 300 COMMERCIAL Organisational/Forum Member 500 Non-Member 350 COMMERCIAL Non Member 580 *All Fees are plus VAT.
Disclaimer
We are dedicated to ensuring the privacy and security of your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By registering for this conference, you acknowledge and agree that certain data collected during the registration process will be stored on an Events App. The data on the App may be processed in a GDPR-compliant country within the European Union (EU). -
Accommodation
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Accommodation is ONLY included in the 'Full Conference Package' rate. It is not included in any other delegate fee giving you the benefit to book to individual budgets.
For residential delegates also wishing to stay an additional night on Tuesday 2nd September, we are able to arrange Bed and Breakfast accommodation at the Crowne Plaza Glasgow for an £149.00 (incl. VAT and subject to availability).Please select this additional fee when making your delegate booking.
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Exhibition
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A key feature of any Conference is the exhibition, which has grown substantially in both number and range of stands, providing delegates with the opportunity to visit companies specialising in many areas of interest.
Exhibition details can be viewed at Scottish 2025 exhibition. -
Venue & Parking
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Please click here for location details.
Please note parking tariffs apply at this venue and NOT included in the delegate fee. Delegates can pay for car parking at the reception desk. Car parking is subject to availability.
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How to Book
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Please book online using the Book Now Icon above (right hand corner of screen)
Enquiries can be made by email to conference@irrv.org.uk or by telephone 020 7691 8987.
Please note in order for your booking to be processed you must have a purchase order number.
Disclaimer
We are dedicated to ensuring the privacy and security of your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By registering for this conference, you acknowledge and agree that certain data collected during the registration process will be stored on an Events App. The data on the App may be processed in a GDPR-compliant country within the European Union (EU). -
Special Member Offer: 3rd delegate gets 25% Reduction
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This offer is available to organisations sending 3 or more delegates and attending from the same organisation. Bookings must be made at the same time. It will be applied to the cheapest rate. At least one of the delegates must be a member of the Institute in order to receive this discount or alternatively, the organisation must subscribe to either the Forum Service or Organisational Membership Service.
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Programme Changes And Cancellation / Rescheduling Of Events
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The Institute will make every effort to give delegates as much notice as possible of any programme changes or the cancellation / re-scheduling of an event. However, it does reserve the right to make changes to advertised programmes and to cancel / re-schedule events. In the unlikely event of an event being cancelled / re-scheduled, either a full refund will be made or alternatively, any fee paid will be credited against a future booking. The Institute will not be liable for any travel and / or accommodation costs incurred by the attendee should an event be cancelled / re-scheduled.
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VAT And Cancellations
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VAT will be applied at the current rate. Cancellations two weeks before course date will be charged at 50%. Cancellations after this date will be charged at 100%. A substitute attendee is allowed at any time at no extra cost.
For more information please call 020 7691 8974/8987 or email conference@irrv.org.uk