08:00 - 10:40
Registration opens, Welcome & scene setting, Ministerial address, Stronger Together: Building a Collective Global Movement for Supported Employment
2026 European Supported Employment Conference
2026 European Employment Conference
Liverpool 7-8 December 2026

Monday 7th December
Tuesday 8th December
Please note: Our conference agenda is subject to change as we work to bring you the best possible experience.
Day 1
Day 1 - Setting the Direction
2026 BASE Supported Employment Awards [included in conference delegate ticket]
08:00 - 10:40
Registration opens, Welcome & scene setting, Ministerial address, Stronger Together: Building a Collective Global Movement for Supported Employment
11:00 - 17:30
Refreshment Break, Break-out Sessions A-C, lunch, networking, fireside chat, interactive skills session, Lived Experience Speaker
18:30 until late
Drinks Reception, Seated Two-Course Meal [ Main & Dessert], 2026 Awards Presentation, Dancing until late
Detailed agenda
Day 1 - Setting the Direction
Teas & coffees available | Exhibition Area open
Rt Hon Dame Diana Johnson DBE MP, Minister for Employment
A conversation uniting global leaders in supported employment to reflect on progress, align values and language, and build a collective movement that puts good careers within reach for everyone, no matter where they live.
Choose from five workshops, a side panel discussion/fireside chat
In addition to lunch, there's the opportunity to network, chat with exhibitors, as well as a fireside chat with Strategic Insight partner as well as an interactive skills session with an industry expert.
Choose from five workshops, a side panel discussion/fireside chat
which closes at 15:25 on Day 1
Choose from workshops, a side panel discussion/fireside chat
to be announced
Short, valuesled synthesis
2026 Awards Presentation
Dancing until late
Day 2
Day 2 - From Insight to Action
Please note: Our conference agenda is subject to change as we work to bring you the best possible experience.
08:00 - 10:30
Registration opens, Welcome back & framing the day, Responsible AI in Job coaching
11:05 - 15:10
Break-out Sessions D-E, Lunch, networking & exhibition area, Fireside chat with Strategic Insight partner, Informal Knowledge-Sharing Session
15:15 - 16:30
The art of the possible- aiming for high ambition, Turning two days of learning into commitments, system change and shared direction, Plenary and close.
Detailed agenda
Day 2 - From Insight to Action
Teas & coffees available | Exhibition Area open
Choose from five workshops, a side panel discussion/fireside chat
Fireside chat with Strategic Insight partner
Informal Knowledge-Sharing Session
Choose from five workshops, a side panel discussion/fireside chat
Turning two days of learning into commitments, system change and shared direction.
Use this agenda as your guide to the current conference programme and book your place for two days of insight, collaboration and celebration with the Supported Employment community.