Three things we're looking forward to at the ILM Annual Conference

We're days away from the ILM Annual Conference! This year, we're hosting the FirstClass lounge, an exclusive breakout space at the event, which is taking place on 9th May at 133 Houndsditch, London. In the lead-up to the event, we want to share three things we're looking forward to on the day. 

1. Meeting our clients face to face


We don't always get to meet our clients face to face, which is why events like the ILM Conference are exciting for the FirstClass team. They enable us to meet our customers, reconnect with those we've met before and chat about their experiences and challenges. 


2. Sharing updates on how FirstClass is evolving


We've got exciting product updates on the horizon, and we can't wait to share how FirstClass is evolving at the event. Our team will share a preview of the next version of our legacy management software to give you a glimpse of our product roadmap. We look forward to chatting about the possibilities of FirstClass for charities with existing and future customers. 


3. Celebrating excellence in the legacy sector


We’re looking forward to celebrating those ILM members who have been nominated for Legacy Professional of the Year and ILM Mentor of the Year! The former is awarded to a professional in the legacy management sector who takes the extra step to support their team, champions equality and diversity, listens to others and works collaboratively to get things done. The latter recognises a mentor who has done an outstanding job supporting a colleague in their role or their studies towards the Certificate of Legacy Administration (CiCLA). This year's winners will be announced at the conference - good luck to all nominees!


Let's explore what's next in legacy management


If you're attending this year's event, visit us at the FirstClass lounge! The lounge will be open all day to all delegates, giving you a chance to catch your breath between talks. We'll also be chatting about the future of legacy management and our solution – come by anytime! 


For the complete list of speakers and topics, visit the ILM Annual Conference website. 

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