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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.
Next year’s National Multiple Disadvantage Summit will be held on Wednesday, 5 May 2027.
After this year’s success, we’ll be returning to the Birmingham Conference and Events Centre, with a wide range of attendees from across the UK in attendance.
The Summit is the biggest gathering of the year for people and places interested in multiple disadvantage, and we’re looking forward to bringing together a range of thought-provoking speakers, insightful workshops and plenty of all-important opportunities to network with other areas.
2027: Balancing Act: Aligning strategy, hope and complex realities
Local areas are being pulled in so many directions, with local priorities, national initiatives and increasing demands. How do we reconcile the need for a compelling vision for the future alongside the challenge of meeting immediate need? How do we think long-term when funding cycles are short and uncertain? How do we invest the time needed for meaningful coproduction, when we are forced to work at such pace? And, most importantly, how do we balance all of these things at once?
Join colleagues from across the country at 2027’s National Multiple Disadvantage Summit for a day of learning and reflection. We’ll look at how we can keep the focus on multiple disadvantage amidst new initiatives, keep diverse partnerships engaged and ensure that lived experience remains prominent across all conversations.
Tickets
MEAM Approach network receive two fully-funded tickets through a promotional code they enter at the checkout. These will be circulated during November by Hana. Please email her if you have not received yours.
Early bird tickets are priced at £150 and are available until February 5th 2027. After this date, they revert to the standard price of £175.
Tickets are available here.
Agenda
Our agenda will be published in early 2027, but will contain a mixture of thought provoking speakers, engaging workshop content and opportunities to network with similarly minded colleagues from across the country. Please plan for a 10 for 10.30am start time and we’ll close for 16.30.
For further information about our events, please contact us.