The Sessions Built for Where Your Career Is Heading

 

AI. Automation. Productivity. The future of your role. The PA Show Summit 2026 tackles the topics that senior executive support professionals are navigating right now - with practical, CPD-accredited sessions designed to give you real skills you can apply the moment you leave Down Hall. The full programme and speaker announcements are coming soon. Until then, here's an overview of the key themes that will shape your two days.

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AI & The Future of the PA Role

AI is reshaping the profession right now. Understand what's changing, what it means for your role, and how the best executive support professionals are already using AI in their day-to-day. Position yourself ahead of the curve.

Mastering AI Tools & Prompting

Get hands-on with tools like Microsoft Copilot. Develop advanced prompting techniques that improve efficiency and the quality of your output — saving hours while delivering better results for the executives you support.

Productivity, Automation & Time-Saving Strategies

Discover how to streamline your workload, automate repetitive tasks, and reclaim hours in your week. Focus your energy on higher-value work that makes a genuine difference to your organisation.

Advanced Tech Skills & Power User Hacks

Take your technical skills to the next level. Advanced tips, shortcuts and power user techniques across Outlook, Teams and Excel — designed to make you faster, more impactful and indispensable.

Modern Ways of Working

Hybrid working has changed everything. Learn how to run high-performance virtual and hybrid meetings, manage digital workflows effectively, and adapt confidently to the evolving workplace of today and tomorrow.

Hands-On Problem Solving & Real-World Application

Bring your own challenges. Leave with solutions. These interactive sessions are designed around you — practical, tailored and immediately applicable. No theory for theory's sake. Real outcomes from real conversations.