National Association of Boys and Girls Club Conference and Awards 2026
About this Event
Join us for the National Association of Boys & Girls Clubs (NABGC) Annual Conference & Awards 2026, bringing together youth leaders, club staff, volunteers, trustees, young people, partners and supporters from across the UK for a day of learning, networking and celebration.
Taking place on Sunday 11 October 2026, the daytime conference will be hosted at Salford Lads & Girls Club, one of the UK's most iconic youth organisations.
Throughout the day, delegates will explore the future of youth work, hear from inspiring speakers, share best practice and celebrate the incredible impact Boys & Girls Clubs continue to make in communities nationwide.
The event will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops, networking opportunities and dedicated exhibition spaces, creating opportunities to connect with colleagues, partners and sector leaders from across the country.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Michael Hayman, Chairman of the British Chambers of Commerce
- Darryl Cooke, CEO of Gunnercooke Solicitors
The day will conclude with the NABGC Awards Evening, hosted by Mike Sweeney, BBC presenter, celebrating outstanding young people, volunteers, leaders and clubs from across our national network. The awards venue will be announced soon, with final details confirmed in the coming weeks.
We're also delighted to be working with a growing number of corporate and community partners. Over the next couple of months we'll be announcing sponsors, exhibitors and supporters who are helping make this event possible, so keep an eye on our updates.
Interested in Sponsoring or Exhibiting?
We're delighted to be working with a growing number of sponsors, exhibitors and event partners, with announcements being made throughout the lead-up to the event.
We still have a limited number of sponsorship, exhibition and advertising opportunities available for organisations looking to connect with youth sector leaders, volunteers, community organisations, funders and corporate partners from across the UK.
These opportunities include award sponsorship, workshop sponsorship, exhibition space and programme advertising.If you'd like to sponsor, exhibit or explore a partnership opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Day Conference
🕑: 10:00 AM
Registration & Networking
🕑: 11:00 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
🕑: 11:15 AM
NABGC Welcome
🕑: 11:30 AM
Keynote Speaker
Info: Michael Hayman, Chairman of the British Chambers of Commerce & Darryl Cooke, CEO of Gunnercooke Solicitors
🕑: 11:55 AM
Youth Voice Panel
🕑: 12:15 PM
Alumni Speakers
🕑: 12:30 PM
Lunch, Exhibition, Networking
🕑: 01:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Workshops
🕑: 04:40 PM
Closing Plenary
🕑: 05:00 PM
Conference Close
Awards Evening
🕑: 06:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Awards Evening
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Arrival and Networking
🕑: 07:00 PM
Welcome & Dinner
🕑: 08:00 PM
Awards & Presentations
🕑: 09:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Late evening Celebrations and Networking
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 38.62 to GBP 76.55
