"Creating this type of conference for resource management - for me it was important to support its set up and future evolution. Christine is very inspiring and it was wonderful to network with fellow peers. It was very open, transparent and engaging in a very authentic way so allowed the challenges to be shared with peers."
Last year's Elevate was a huge hit—so we're bringing it back, and this time we're making it bigger and better. If you're an operational leader within professional services, it's an event you can't afford to miss.
Our goal is to inspire operations and RM teams to keep raising the bar and demand its rightful seat at the table - come join the revolution!
When: November 18, 9am-late
Where: IET, Savoy Place, London
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What to expect
Hosted again by our Strategic Advisor, Christine Robinson, this year's event promises a day packed with inspiring speakers, engaging content, and exciting networking opportunities. We’ll be revealing our speakers and full agenda soon—but keep reading for a sneak peek into some of the themes we'll be exploring throughout the day.
Game-changing ideas and fresh perspectives
What you'll learn:
- Using data to make smarter decisions that drive real business impact
- Transforming resource management with AI
- How private equity is reshaping professional services
- Elevating resource management from a tactical function to a strategic powerhouse
- Building fulfilling careers: the people impact of great resource management.
In the meantime — and to get you excited — dive into our highlight reel from last year’s event and relive the energy, the ideas, and the moments that had everyone talking. Get ready for insights that will challenge your thinking and energize your approach to resource management.
The lineup so far..
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Christine Robinson
Christine Robinson is a Resource Management expert, Strategic Advisor, award-winning speaker, best-selling author, and the mother/stepmother of six. Is a Philadelphia Business Journal's 40 Under 40 honoree and a certified Resource Management Professional. The former Managing Director and Head of Resource Management at BakerTilly, Christine has steered national teams, instituted firmwide functions, and established international joint ventures. As Founder of Resource Management In The Wild, and President of the Resource Management Executive Forum, her mission is to empower professionals and organizations to successfully navigate resource allocation.
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Tom Fogarty
Tom Fogarty is a partner at Deloitte LLP. Tom spent 8 years as the CFO and then COO of Deloitte’s Audit and Assurance division a period of significant change in which the business more than doubled in size and became a ring-fenced regulated business. Tom was responsible for overseeing the transformation of the business through that time, which involved technology, delivery model, commercial model and resourcing model changes at scale to deliver significantly improved business performance.
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Leanne Wilkins
As Director of Talent Acquisition and Resource Management at MHA, I develop and lead recruitment, attraction, and resource management strategies to strengthen talent pipelines. I focus on building robust, commercially aligned resource management frameworks that enable sustainable growth, support effective workforce planning, and enhance the employee experience. My work bridges talent acquisition, employer branding, and resourcing, ensuring the right people are attracted, deployed, and retained to deliver long-term success.

Charlie Ross
Charlie Ross is an accountant turned Private Equity investor. He spends almost all of his time investing in and supporting Accounting and Wealth Management firms, as well as the software that supports them. Cow Corner are longstanding investors in both the technology that is changing the market but also the accounting firms themselves, supporting three Regional Champion firms so far and more to come. His job is to help the partners sustainably grow their business while navigating all the changes to the industry. He does that by focusing on attracting and retaining the best people and investing in technology to make their lives easier.

Greg Hensley
Greg is a recognized leader in resource management, known for applying strategic workforce practices across healthcare and financial services industries. He currently serves as Director for the Resource Management (RMI) Institute, where he consults, oversees technology partnerships, and instructs the Resource Management Certification Professional (RMCP®) program.
Prior to joining the RMI, Greg was Resource Management Director at a leading enterprise technology firm, where he developed the Resource Management Office (RMO) and built a robust delivery partner network. A frequent speaker at industry events and webinars, Greg shares insights on resource management practices, maturity, and technology adoption.

Who is the event for?
Elevate is designed for individuals across professional services — from accounting and consulting to IT services and beyond. If you’re responsible for optimizing operations - be that driving strategic change, resourcing projects or hiring and developing the right talent, this event is for you. And best of all it's free to attend for our customers and prospects.
Join us if you’re a:
- Member of senior leadership shaping your firm’s future
- Operations, transformation, or delivery professional
- Part of a firm-wide scheduling or planning function
- Resource or workforce leader
- Resourcing or engagement manager
If your role involves aligning people, projects, and performance, you’ll leave Elevate with fresh ideas, practical tools, and renewed energy to take your work to the next level.
You'll be in good company
Over 100 professionals from some of the biggest names in global professional services come together at Elevate. It’s a friendly, collaborative space where you can swap ideas, share challenges, and build lasting connections with people who truly understand your world. So far, we've had sign ups from the likes of...


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What did attendees love
most about last year?
“Understanding the possibilities of resource management as me and my firm are early in our RM journey. I also liked that it wasn't a hard-sell of your product but felt more genuinely about upskilling attendees and fostering networking.”
“Having passionate professionals together sharing their experiences and learning from each other.”
“Well structured and the passion from the speakers was inspiring.”