Emotional Intelligence Conference 2026

You already know that Emotional Intelligence matters. The research is clear, it drives better leadership, stronger teams, higher retention, and measurable business results. But knowing it matters and knowing how to apply it are two very different things.

That's what this conference is for.

The EmotionIntell® Conference 2026 is a three-day, fully immersive experience designed for professionals who want to move beyond theory and into practice. We're bringing together world-class speakers, behavioural scientists, and EI practitioners from across the globe to Manchester for the most comprehensive Emotional Intelligence event in the UK.

Fresh from the incredible energy of our sold-out 2025 'Hearts and Minds' conference, we listened to your feedback and responded. You asked for more content. More connection. More diversity in topics and speakers. You've got it. In 2026, we're not built around a single narrow theme; we're covering the full breadth and depth of the EI discipline, with sessions designed to challenge, inspire, and equip you with skills you can put to work immediately.

Keynotes That Shift Your Thinking: Hear from leading voices in emotional intelligence, neuroscience, and behavioural science. These aren't surface-level talks, they're deep, evidence-based sessions that will change the way you understand yourself, your teams, and the people around you.

Parallel Track Sessions: Choose your own path through multiple tracks running simultaneously. Whether your focus is leadership, coaching, HR strategy, negotiation, or behavioural analysis, there's a track that speaks directly to your professional world.

Hands-On Workshops: This isn't a conference where you sit and listen for three days. Our interactive workshops put you in the room with experts, practising real techniques in real time, from reading nonverbal behaviour to navigating high-stakes conversations with confidence.

Networking That Actually Means Something: Past attendees consistently tell us that the connections they make here are unlike anything they've experienced at other events. You'll be surrounded by a global community of like-minded professionals, leaders, coaches, psychologists, HR directors, consultants, and educators, all united by a shared commitment to understanding people at a deeper level.

The 2026 programme spans the full landscape of Emotional Intelligence and applied behavioural science, including:

🔹 Evidence-based EI strategies for leadership and organisational culture
🔹 Negotiation and influence through emotional awareness
🔹 Psychological safety, how to build it and why it drives performance
🔹 Behavioural analysis and nonverbal communication
🔹 Deception detection and credibility assessment
🔹 Resilience, stress management, and emotional regulation under pressure
🔹 Building trust and navigating difficult conversations with empathy
🔹 The neuroscience behind decision-making and human connection
🔹 Applying EI in coaching, consulting, and talent development

This conference is designed for anyone whose success depends on understanding people:

✔ Senior leaders and executives who want to lead with greater emotional precision
✔ HR and People professionals looking to embed EI into organisational strategy
✔ Coaches, consultants, and trainers seeking cutting-edge tools and frameworks
✔ Psychologists, therapists, and educators who work with behaviour and communication ✔ Negotiators and professionals in high-stakes, people-facing roles
✔ Anyone passionate about personal growth and deepening their understanding of human behaviour

Whether you're new to Emotional Intelligence or a seasoned practitioner, the programme is designed with multiple levels of depth so every attendee walks away with something powerful.

Standard Access — £695 ✔ Access to all keynotes, track sessions, and workshops ✔ All-day refreshments ✔ Lunch on Wednesday ✔ Wednesday evening social ✔ Conference materials and post-event resources

VIP Access — £849 Everything in Standard, plus: ✔ Private networking gala dinner with sit-down meal on Tuesday evening ✔ Exclusive Q&A session with speakers

Group discounts available: Extra 10% on 3–4 tickets and 15% on 5+ tickets. Email [email protected] for a custom invoice or call on (+44) 0161 260 6262

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