Paul McGee to deliver keynote address at ARMA 2026

We are pleased to announce that Professor Paul McGee will deliver a keynote address at the annual conference, taking place at the Harrogate Convention Centre, from 16 – 18 June 2026. 

Paul McGee is one of Europe’s leading speakers on change, resilience, leadership and wellbeing. A Sunday Times bestselling author and visiting Professor at the University of Chester, Paul is internationally recognised for his engaging, practical approach to human behaviour and performance.

Over a career spanning more than 30 years, Paul has worked with organisations across the public, private and third sectors, delivering keynote addresses at major international conferences and supporting teams through periods of challenge and transformation. His work has been endorsed by the late Dr Stephen Covey and Sir Clive Woodward, and his bestselling books have been translated into more than 20 languages.

The ARMA annual conference brings together professionals from research management and the wider research community to connect, learn and share knowledge through a mix of plenary and breakout sessions, poster presentations, a commercial exhibition and a wide range of networking opportunities. 

Paul McGee joins Holly Yates in the line-up of plenary speakers for the conference. 

Early bird registration is open for ARMA 2026 until Friday 17 April. Learn more about the upcoming conference and book your place.