Leeds Mindful Employer Network FREE Conference 2026

#LMEC26: Workplace Wellbeing Through Uncertainty, Instability and Change

This May, dive into the everyday challenges employers face across sectors and industries. Explore practical ways to protect and strengthen wellbeing at work amid uncertainty, instability and change.

The Leeds Mindful Employer Network conference theme has been shaped by real conversations with employers, leaders and practitioners navigating constant pressure, ongoing change and a landscape where certainty is increasingly rare.

Meet, learn and network with local employers to champion positive mental health at work.

Panel discussions, workshops and talks will explore practical, real-world questions such as:

• How everyday behaviours, micro-habits and leadership practices shape wellbeing
• Supporting mental health when pressure doesn’t stop
• Leading people through organisational change
• Creating connection across remote and hybrid workforces
• Financial wellbeing, neurodiversity, menopause, addiction recovery and inclusion at work
• What the rise of AI means for wellbeing — now and what comes next

Strong foundations, psychologically safe cultures, inclusive workplaces and supportive leadership are central to workplace wellbeing. When employers commit to getting these right, they support day-to-day mental health — recognising the natural ups and downs of life — and play an important part in the wider work of suicide prevention.

You’ll be able to select the sessions that mean the most for you and your organisation and build your own bespoke schedule for the day. More detailed information about sessions and speakers will be released in coming weeks. Keep an eye on our Leeds Mindful Employer Network LinkedIn page for updates. The official #LMEC26 webpage is also coming soon.

Delegates will also be treated to a variety of wellbeing activities and networking opportunities on the day.

**Ticket sales limited to up to four delegates per organisation

Donate to your local mental health charity (optional)

This event is free to attend. If you are able to support the work of Leeds Mind, your local mental health charity, you are welcome to make a voluntary donation via our official donation page here. Donations help fund services that support people across our local community.

Further details:

• Delicious lunch and refreshments provided (please indicate dietary requirements when booking)

• Fully Accessible event – wheelchair friendly venue; hearing loops; gender friendly toilets; quiet space (please indicate any accessibility needs you have when booking)

• Register for the sessions of your choice

• Every delegate receives a practical workbook designed to support reflection, discussion and follow-through after the event.

• Pay and display parking on site and good transportation links (further details to come)

• Use of Carnegie School of Sport’s fantastic facilities

The event is suitable for people with a responsibility for staff and their wellbeing, no matter where you and your organisation are in your mental wellbeing at work journey.

We welcome businesses of all sizes, from all sectors and industries, who are based and/or have workforces living throughout the Leeds area.

We are operating a strict no sales/prospecting policy at the event. This is to retain the event’s focus on local employers sharing experiences, ideas and best practice and supporting each other.

If you are not yet a member of Leeds Mindful Employer Network, we encourage you to join for free here before you sign up.

What to expect at #LMEC26

Watch this highlights film from our last conference in 2024 to get a real sense of the energy, conversations and impact of the day. See what makes our conferences so special.

Delegates described #LMEC24 as:

“Genuinely the best conference I went to last year.”
“The programme was amazing — so many valuable and important topics.”
“It exceeded expectations. I learnt so much to take away.”
“A really well-run and comprehensive event.”
“A great mix of sessions, with so much to take back into the workplace.”

About the Leeds Mindful Employer Network

The Leeds Mindful Employer Network is FREE to join and open to employers and employees from business and organisations of all sizes, industries and sectors in Leeds and the West Yorkshire area.

Established in 2013, The Leeds Mindful Employer Network brings local employers together across sectors and industries to champion positive mental health at work.

Unique to Leeds, its existence puts our city at the forefront of initiatives to promote workplace mental health and wellbeing.

The Network is commissioned by Leeds City Council (Public Health) and led by Leeds Mind in partnership with local employers.

Our membership currently includes over 750 local employers.

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