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PSA South West February 2026: Already Leaping into 2026

05 February|17:30 - 21:30|Almondsbury Interchange Hotel - See full address

About this event

February means taking action!

With our 2 keynote professionals booked – Will Kintish & PSA UK&I President Alastair Greener –  this is something any network will be jealous of.

Will Kintish 
Will’s talk will cover:

  • How to start conversations
  • How to work the room
  • What are the best questions to ask
  • How to follow up when spotting an opportunity

 

The Art of Connection – PSA UK&I President, Alastair Greener

This year’s PSA theme, The Art of Connection, explores how, as speakers, we can establish, grow and sustain meaningful human connections.

In this short, interactive session, this year’s President, Alastair will share how deepening our ability to connect with our clients, their audiences, and each other, can help all of us Speak More and Speak Better.

By attending this session, you will:

  • Understand why connection is at the core of every successful speaking business
  • Learn how to connect more deeply with your clients, their audiences, and each other
  • Discover how mastering The Art of Connection will help you Speak More and Speak Better

 

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to PSA South West this February!

NB: Why not make a night of it? Should anyone wish to stay over at the hotel, special room rates for PSA members is only £59 per night – https://www.almondsburyinterchangehotel.com/
To book a room, please call the hotel manager (please mention you are PSA):
Tel – Tony 01454 613206
Or email him if out of hours – manager@almondsburyinterchangehotel.com

Keynote speakers

Will Kintish
Alastair Greener
FPSA – President PSA UK & Ireland 2025/2026
Will Kintish

Will Kintish practised as a Chartered Accountant for 30+ years until the year 2000.

For the last 22 years Will Kintish has shown thousands in the business, professional academic and technical communities how to become more effective and confident networkers when attending physical events. Since Covid arrived, he now shares his deep knowledge of networking by explaining how you can become just as proficient at networking online as you can face-to-face.

He is a Fellow of the Professional Speaking Association the highest accolade available in the speaking profession and is the published author of the best-selling book “Business Networking -The Survival Guide”

Alastair Greener - FPSA – President PSA UK & Ireland 2025/2026

As a speaker specialising in Generational Communication, Alastair helps organisations understand and bridge the communication gap between generations.

He is the founder of Present Yourself, leading workshops on communication, and is also an experienced event
MC and moderator.

As President, Alastair oversees the PSA’s two annual conferences in 2026 (Impact and the Speaking Business Summit) and plays an active role on the PSA Board. He is PSA Fellow, former Regional President and Director of Regions, and his
mission for the year is to help us all Speak More and Speak Better through The Art of Connection.

Event agenda

17:30
Door Open
18:00
Welcome
18:15
Will Kintish
19:00
Will Kintish Q&A
19:15
Showcase
19:30
Networking Supper
20:15
Alastair Greener
21:00
Alastair Greener Q&A
21:15
Hot Seat Questions Answered
21:25
Thank Yous and Closing Notices

The venue

Get in touch with the organiser

Carl  Jones

Regional President, PSA South West

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PSA South West February 2026: Already Leaping into 2026

Ticket types

Members Early Bird
£20
+ VAT and fees
Members Standard
£25
+ VAT and fees
First Time Visitors
£15
+ VAT and fees
Non Members
£40
+ VAT and fees
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