General
Where will the in-person conference be held this year?
The 2026 conference will be held in central London. The venue will be shared at a later date.​
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What are the satellite locations and what will be the offering at these locations?
Locations have not yet been confirmed. We expect these satellite locations to bring together places for growth across the UK to stream the live conference and to provide opportunities for networking.​
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What time will the conference start and finish?
It is anticipated that the conference venue will be open from 08:45, with the conferences speaking sessions starting at 10:00. Attendees will be able to network and look around stalls between 08:45 and 10am with sessions starting at 10:00 to allow those travelling from outside of London to travel. The conference is anticipated to conclude by 17:30. Please note that the agenda for the day has not yet been finalised so these times are subject to change.
Call for Abstracts
How do I submit an abstract?
You can submit an abstract using our Microsoft Form.
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When does the Call for Abstracts close?
Submissions of abstracts will close on Wednesday 17th December at 11.59pm.
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Who can submit an abstract for the conference?
We welcome submissions from civil and public servants and arm's length bodies. Please see our eligibility criteria for more details.
How will abstracts be evaluated?
The evaluation criteria is still being finalised but abstracts will be scored in a fair and transparent manner.
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What are the presentation formats for this years conference?
There will be options for attendees who submit an abstract to give talks, participate in panels, run interactive workshops and participate as a stall exhibitor. During the submission process presenters will be asked to list be preference the presentation format. We cannot guarantee if you abstract is accepted that you will be given your preferred presentation format.​​
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Tickets
When will tickets be available to attend?
Tickets are not yet live and are expected to be released at the end of January / early February.
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What tickets will be available?
Tickets will be available to attend in-person, attend online or attending a satellite location.​
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Volunteers
I want to help organise the conference. How can I get involved?
We will be be reaching out to members to become volunteers at our in-person venue and satellite locations to help for the running of the conference on the day. More information on this will follow in the coming months.​
Programme
​​When will the programme be released and where can I find the programme?
The programme is expected to be released by the end of January 2026. Please note that this is subject to change.