{"id":3180,"date":"2026-01-22T02:16:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T02:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/colabstaging.co.uk\/iese2026\/?page_id=3180"},"modified":"2026-04-15T07:45:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T07:45:32","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/colabstaging.co.uk\/iese2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772132774965{background-color: #290714 !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-banner&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_class=&#8221;re-order&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;order2&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>IESE Conference 2026<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-white&#8221;]Our conference will help you navigate the challenges you are facing, to know what best practice is right for you, and to guide you towards the best possible future.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Find out more&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fcolabstaging.co.uk%2Fiese2026%2Fbringing-people-together%2F|title:Bringing%20people%20together&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;order1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;388853&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772132833307{padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #290714 !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-banner&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772132855517{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"banner_data\"><ul><li><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col col-6 bhome_data\"><div><div><h1>IESE Conference 2026<\/h1>\n<p>Our conference will help you navigate the challenges you are facing, to know what best practice is right for you, and to guide you towards the best possible future.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/colabstaging.co.uk\/iese2026\/conference\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col col-6 bhome_img\"><span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colabstaging.co.uk\/iese2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IESE-Conference-2023-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1769588589237{background-color: #fff2f2 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;section_scbanner shape shape1 home_shape1&#8243;][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_class=&#8221;row-xs&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;388861&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;radius&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Our Mission<\/h2>\n<p>Our mission is to collaborate with public sector organisations to build a future of lasting positive change for the communities they serve.<\/p>\n<p>We do this by sharing our expertise, celebrating excellence and empowering their teams to deliver leading services that are more efficient and sustainable.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/colabstaging.co.uk\/iese2026\/our-purpose\/\">Find out more<\/a><\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1769588608801{background-color: #390016 !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;what-we-do&#8221; el_class=&#8221;shape shape3 home_shape31&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;color-main&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">What We Do<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;wwd_blocks&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;388869&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Celebrating Sector Achievements<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">IESE is committed to supporting the sector in improving services and honouring the dedication of those involved in improving people\u2019s lives. Every day, across local government and the wider public sector, dedicated teams work tirelessly to improve lives and strengthen communities. The IESE\u00a0Awards exist to recognise and celebrate that commitment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/colabstaging.co.uk\/iese2026\/awards\/\">Read more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;388872&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sharing Best Practice<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96830970 BCX4\">I<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96830970 BCX4\">ESE exists to share insight, experience and learning that helps public bodies navigate change and deliver better outcomes for the communities <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96830970 BCX4\">we <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96830970 BCX4\">serve. From digital transformation to service redesign, we continue to be your platform to share <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96830970 BCX4\">your success and lessons learnt to improve the delivery of local public services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/colabstaging.co.uk\/iese2026\/sharing-best-practice\/\">Read more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;388867&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Bringing People Together<\/h3>\n<h4>IESE has a rolling calendar of showcase events that bring people together to share knowledge, explore emerging trends, and collaborate on solutions that matter. 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