It was a pleasure to welcome so many of you to the Defaqto Conference. The event brought industry leaders and experts under one roof to share new perspectives, innovative thinking, and emerging trends - all focused on helping advisers navigate a rapidly changing financial landscape. Your participation played a key role in the success of the day, and we truly appreciate your contribution to the discussion.
At Defaqto, we’re proud to champion the advice community. With one-third of IFAs using our Engage platform to manage over £50bn in annual recommendations, we remain committed to equipping you with the tools and insights needed to deliver exceptional outcomes for your clients. If you’d like to learn more, you can request a request a demo here.
Thank you again for being part of the conference. We look forward to seeing you to future Defaqto events.

Download keynote presentations from the day
- Graeme Leach, Global Chief Economist: 2025-2035: The defining decade?
- Ben Gilbert, Sarasin & Partners: Understanding and managing risk to retirement income
- Andrew Miller, Quilter: MPS under the microscope
- Ross Easton, Scottish Widows: How platforms make it easier to run your CIP
- Mike Turner, Defaqto: Defaqto insight experts: Multi-asset funds & MPS – setting the scene
- Mark Keogh, Blackfinch: Is your CIP holding you back?

"Interesting that MPS is unregulated. Great to meet so many like minded people”
Callum Rayner, Haven Financial Planning
“Enjoyed mix of speakers from companies not seen before"
Russell Edwards, Invest Protect Insure
"The benefit of attending is to of course learning by mixing and meeting with other advisers and providers also is well worth the time”
Marie Meager, Dharmea Financial Planning Ltd
“Excellent keynote speaker”
Catherine Williams, Commodore Financial Planning

We hope you’ll join us for our upcoming events in 2026 - save the date invitations will be shared closer to the time.
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