ADEPT's EiPL programme, designed in partnership with Amey, brings together colleagues from across the country to discuss the key challenges and opportunities for the future of place. It provides the time to think, reflectand share ideas through a series of four sessions. I have been involved with ADEPT for 15 years and, working in Staffordshire with last year's president, Darryl Eyers, the decision to get involved was an easy one for me.