Events

 

MEAM network members can access exclusive peer learning and support events. Our network events calendar is available for members on our online community platform.

Events open to the public, such as our annual summit, are shared on this page. Register for upcoming events below and get in touch with the team for further information.

12

May

2026 Annual Summit – Birmingham 12 May 2026


Learning curves: the path to system change

To create systems change, local areas and national policymakers need to be open to continuous, iterative learning.

With such complex, and long-term work we must have clear processes in place to reflect, adapt to new factors, and take action based on what we have learnt.

But how much of this learning infrastructure is in place locally? What kind of learning do we prioritise? Who do we listen to and involve? And what is our approach when things don’t go to plan?

Join us, as we reflect collectively on what we have learnt, what we hope to learn and the things we need to “unlearn”.

The 2026 National Multiple Disadvantage Summit is for those working in, and interested in, multiple disadvantage and systems change.

Book your tickets today.

 

10

June

June 10 – 11 Exploring Systems Leadership


Designed for systems leaders working to improve services and systems for people facing multiple disadvantage.

MEAM’s 2-day immersive course will help you build your understanding of systems leadership, explore how change really happens in complex environments, and connect with peers who share your commitment to transforming local systems. The course will help strengthen your practice, grow your confidence and curiosity, and provide you with tools you can use immediately.

This is an in-person event and the ticket price includes lunch on both days. You are also invited to a group dinner in the evening of the first day.

This will take place in Central London.

Book your place today.

18

June

June 18 Trauma Informed Systems and Multiple Disadvantage (Online)


This online day from MEAM explains how trauma can be experienced through systems and by those offering support in frontline roles.

Understanding trauma and adversity can help us respond better, address exclusion and avoid re-traumatising anyone in need of support, and ultimately lead to better outcomes for people experiencing multiple disadvantage. Designed for all perspectives from the system, strategic leaders are especially  encouraged to attend to explore what a trauma-informed system could look like locally.

Book today to secure your space.

22

June

June 22 – Coproduction, Power and Multiple Disadvantage (Online)


MEAM’s course unpicks what coproduction is. and how to share power, knowledge and expertise with all stakeholders, especially those with lived experience of multiple disadvantage.

Join MEAM’s training to explore how to re-imagine systems, placing people with lived experience at the centre of decision making and improving our local systems for the better.

Don’t miss out, book today.

25

June

June 25 – Strengths-based Systems and Multiple Disadvantage (Online)


MEAM encourages colleagues from all across the spectrum of interest to adopt new perspectives and approaches to supporting people facing multiple disadvantage.

MEAM’s course encourages learners to re-imagine and re-design approaches to supporting people facing multiple disadvantage toward better outcomes. We look in practical terms at what this means for support staff delivering and managing services, as well as those commissioning services.

Book your ticket today to avoid missing out.

For further information about our events, please contact us.