CYP Unite 2026 (SACA) – Children and Young People Conference & Exhibition

Join sector leaders at Children and Young People Unite 2026 to connect, collaborate and learn from expert speakers shaping outcomes for children and young people.

In partnership with the School Aged Childcare Association (SACA), this event has been created for individuals, organisations and owners working with children and young people across education, health, fitness, leisure, play and childcare.

By connecting professionals across different areas of the sector, CYP Unite aims to strengthen collaboration, encourage shared learning, and build a more joined-up, impactful approach to supporting children and families.

Taking place at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, CYP Unite will welcome up to 200 attendees, including providers, CEOs, directors, local authority representatives, sector partners, and professionals working across the children and young people landscape.

Attendees can expect a full day of insight, connection and practical learning, including:

• Expert speakers and panel discussions
  Exploring key topics such as SEND and inclusion, behaviour and emotional wellbeing, workforce challenges, and the future of the sector
• Meaningful networking opportunities
  Connect with decision-makers, providers and organisations working across the children and young people sector
• Practical ideas and shared best practice
  Take away insights you can apply within your own setting or organisation
• Exhibitors and sector partners
  Discover products, services and solutions designed to support children, families and providers
• Food, refreshments and networking lunch included
  Enjoy unlimited freshly brewed coffee, a selection of teas and infusions, pastries and yoghurt on arrival, a networking finger buffet lunch with soft drinks, afternoon sweet treats, whole fruit throughout the day, and a hydration station with flavoured waters
• Post-event networking reception
  Continue conversations and build connections at our open bar networking session following the main event

CYP Unite builds on SACA’s wider mission to ensure Every Child, Every Opportunity, extending this vision beyond school-aged childcare to create a collective voice across the wider children and young people sector.

More details, including speaker announcements, will be released soon.

Info: Exploring key topics such as SEND and inclusion, behaviour and emotional wellbeing, workforce challenges, and the future of the sector

Info: Enjoy unlimited freshly brewed coffee, a selection of teas and infusions, pastries and yoghurt on arrival, a networking finger buffet lunch with soft drinks, afternoon sweet treats, whole fruit throughout the day, and a hydration station with flavoured waters

Info: Exploring key topics such as SEND and inclusion, behaviour and emotional wellbeing, workforce challenges, and the future of the sector

Info: Continue conversations and build connections at our open bar networking session following the main event

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Host or Publisher School Aged Childcare Association