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Change with ResilienceNASMA AnnualConference 24Training and DevelopmentWe have three days packed with greatsessions, covering a variety of topicsacross the student money advise sectorand beyond.Networking BBQJoin us on the Monday night as we host a BBQ for you. A chance to grab somefood and drink whilst chatting with newand old members1st - 3rd July 2024Cardiff, Marriot City CentreStudent Money Advice AwardsThe highlight of our conference. OurGala dinner. A chance to celebratethe achievements of our membersand dance the night away

ParkingParking is available at the hotel. The hotel address does not take you to this carpark dueto the one way system in the city. To access the carpark you will need to use 8 Mill Lane,Cardiff CF10 1FL. You will need to validate your parking ticket at the hotel reception when you want to leavefor a cheaper rate.Our Conference VenueCardiff Marriott HotelMill Lane, Cardiff CF10 1EZ(Please see below if you are planning ondriving)Train station4 minute walk for Bristol Temple Meads.Airport30 minute car or 1 hour bus/ train for CardiffAirport.Those flying to Bristol the easiest option isby bus which will take 2 hoursForecastMon 1st22 °C12 °CTue 2nd20 °C11°CWed 3rd19 °C13 °C

Break - Refreshments provided12.00 - 12.15Bute SuiteFireside Chat with Dr Michelle Morgan & Dr Emily Mcintosh12.15 - 13.00Cardiff SuiteLunch - Selection of hot and cold options, snacks13.00 - 14.00Bute SuiteAGM14.00 - 15.00Cardiff SuiteBreak - Refreshments provided15.00 - 15.15Bute SuitePanel - Desperate Times, Desperate Measures: Pitfalls whenthe £'s are under pressure.15.15 - 16.45Cardiff SuiteSession DetailsTimeRoomWelcome, Refreshments & Networking09.30 - 11.00Bute SuiteKeynote Speakers - Dr Michelle Morgan & Dr Emily Mcintosh11.00 - 12.00Cardiff SuiteRegional Networking (Optional)16.45TBCNASMA Networking BBQ - Networking, Food, Drinks &Entertainment 18.30 - LateBute SuiteNASMA AnnualConference 2024 ScheduleDay 1: Monday 1st July Early Intervention, Student Transition and Journey Modelling –Strategies to Empower Student Money Advisors to Navigate theincreasingly complex student success landscapeYGAM We Fight Fraud Experian Stop Loan SharksNetworking BBQBBQ, DRINKS AND LIVE MUSIC....WITH A LITTLE BIT OFNETWORKING THROWN IN!!An evening to share ideas amongst like minded colleagues whilstrelaxing after the first day of conference. There will be a BBQ spreadcooked up on the Terrace and drinks for you to wash it down with.

DetailTimeRoomWelcome & Networking08.30 - 09.30Bute SuiteKeynote Speaker - Anne Marie Graham09.30 - 10.30Cardiff SuiteDay 2: Tuesday 2nd July Break - Refreshments provided10.30 - 10.45Bute SuiteRoundtable - Addressing/Managing Expectations, SupportingStudents Effectively with Limited Resource10.45 - 12.15Cardiff SuiteLunch - Selection of hot and cold options, snacks12.15 - 13.15Bute SuiteTraining & Development (4 Options)Option 1 - Intro to student funding Pt113.15 - 14.15GlamorganOption 2 - Supporting Gen Z/Alphas in the digital ageDe Clare SuiteOption 3 - Financial Capability - What is it and why do it?Aneurin BevanOption 4 - SLC - WSRO: Withdrawal, Suspension, Resumptionand Overpayment BeauchampsSuiteTraining & Development (4 Options)Option 1 - Intro to student funding Pt214.30 - 15.00GlamorganOption 2 - It ain't all being spent on avocado on toast: Thereality of student budgeting advice Pt1 BeauchampsSuiteOption 3 - JS GROUP: Driving operational efficiencies andstudent engagement with Aspire CashAneurin BevanOption 4 - Campaigns DiscussionDe Clare SuiteBreak - Refreshments provided15.00 - 15.15Bute SuiteTraining & Development (4 Options)Option 1 - Intro to student funding Pt315.15 - 15.45GlamorganOption 2 - It ain't all being spent on avocado on toast: Thereality of student budgeting advice Pt2BeauchampsSuiteOption 3 - Blackbullion: The real cost of living for students:how they spend and how to support them.De Clare SuiteOption 4 - Hardship DiscussionAneurin BevanInternational Students; Money, Preparations andExpectations

Training & Development (4 Options)Option 1 - Intro to student funding Pt416.00 - 17.00GlamorganOption 2 - We think what we createBeauchampsSuiteOption 3 - Embedding FLE in Passion Subjects: Piquinginterest and understanding implicit motivations for studentparticipation in campus eventsDe Clare SuiteOption 4 - Experian - Know the scoreAneurin BevanGala Dinner - Drinks Reception, Dinner & Student MoneyAdvice Awards19.30 - LateCardiff SuiteDay 2 Continued: Tuesday 2nd July STUDENT MONEY ADVICE AWARDSWe value the opportunity to celebrate the hard work and success of our members through NASMAsStudent Money Advice Awards, and seek to recognise when our members go above and beyond,and excel in their roles, either individually or part of a wider team.The Student Money Advice Awards Ceremony will take place at the Gala dinner on Tuesday 2nd July. Join us in celebrating our members achievements.We will be offering welcome drinks from 19:30 followed by a three course dinner with a DJ to finish. See you all on the dance floor.We will hand out awards for the following categories:Student Money Adviser of the YearAndrew Perry Memorial Award: Fund Administrator of the Year Team of the YearInnovative ProjectRegion of the YearWe are delighted to announce that our Student money Advice Awards 2024 sponsors are Save the Student.Save the Student is the student money site trusted by over2 million users each month. The website has 100s of guidesincluding leading advice on everything from how to choosea student bank account to saving on your weekly shop.They're always keen to work with other organisations toimprove the financial wellbeing of students.

DetailTimeRoomsWelcome & Networking08.30 - 09.30Bute SuiteKeynote Speaker - Compassion Fatigue with Jayne Ellis09.30 - 10.30Cardiff SuiteBreak - Refreshments provided10.30 - 10.45Bute SuiteTraining & Development (4 Options)Option 1 - Sixty Minute Solve It: Supporting mature learnersin a changing higher education environment. 10.45 - 11.45De Clare SuiteOption 2 - Federal Student Aid Discussion ZoneAneurin BevanOption 3 - Empowering Student Success: A ComprehensiveApproach to Financial Support and associated initiativesBeauchampsSuiteOption 4 - Staff Roadshows: Improving student referralthrough engagement with University staffGlamorganTraining & Development (2 Options)Option 1 - Postgraduate Funding12.00 - 13.00Aneurin BevanOption 2 - Wellbeing 101 for Money Guidance PractitionersBeauchampsSuiteLunch - Selection of hot and cold options, snacks13.00 - 14.00Bute SuitePanel - Launch, Learn and Lead...Looking ahead toNSMW25 Theme announcement - Planning starts hereTheme announcement - Planning starts here14.00 - 15.15Cardiff SuiteClosing remarks and finish15.15 - 15.20Cardiff SuiteDay 3: Wednesday 3rd July Recognising and Responding to Compassion Fatigue

A special thank you to this years partnersJS Group are a trusted partner for universities witha long history of delivering and managing studentbursaries, hardship and other financial support thatdrives better investment in student engagementand futures, reduces workload and overall costs.The England IMLT work as Stop Loan Sharkswithin local communities, within education, andwith partner agencies including the police. Since2004, the England IMLT have supported over30,000 people and written off over £87 millionworth of illegal debtExperian operates one of the UK’s leading creditreference agencies, helping guide lenders andconsumers on key decisions linked to lending andborrowing. We are committed to helping improveconsumer financial health and work with a widerange of organisations to support financial inclusionand wellbeing.YGAM are an award-winning charity working toprevent children and young people fromexperiencing gaming and gambling harmsthrough awareness raising, education andresearch.Blackbullion is the financial wellbeingplatform and app equipping young peoplewith money skills for life. The platform alsohouses the UK’s largest hub of supportfunds, scholarships and grants for students. TOTUM is the UK’s number one discount card and apphelping UK students save money every day. Withhundreds of discounts, at big-name brands, exclusiveoffers, giveaways & more, join today and get exclusiveFREE tastecard & Coffee Club as well!