Tickets are now on general release for the 2026 Children in Wales Annual Conference, Voices in Action: Putting Participation at the Heart of Change. The conference will take place on 25 March 2026 at the SPARK Building, Cardiff, bringing together professionals, policymakers, practitioners and young people from across Wales.

Focused on participation, lived experience and improving outcomes for babies, children and young people, the day will provide space for learning, reflection and collective action.

 

“The Children in Wales Conference is back, and this year provides a platform from which to consider how the sector can do more to place children’s voices at the very centre of the decisions that shape their futures.”
- Hugh Russell, Children in Wales CEO.

The conference will open with an address from our CEO, Hugh Russell, followed by a keynote from Professor Laura Lundy, a leading authority on children’s rights and participation. Her address will explore how children’s voices can be meaningfully embedded in decision-making, with delegates also able to engage directly through a dedicated Q&A session.

The programme includes a wide range of workshops and showcases. We will be joined by Cardiff University’s Babylab, Live Music Now, our ALN Ambassadors and a collaborative World Café. Parents Connect Wales will showcase a creative art-based consultation approach, while parents from Voice4Bettws will share their parent led ALN training for professionals. There will also be an address from Jan Pickles OBE, author of Our Bravery Brought Justice. The day will also feature a Participation Review with the Children’s Commissioner for Wales, Roccio Cifuentes, alongside live music to create space for reflection and connection.

We are grateful for the support of our partners. Clearcare Solutions, our Official Partner, is an all-in-one software solution, designed to enhance outcomes for children and young people in care by reducing administrative burdens on providers. OneTouch tri.x, our Official Supporter, a leading partner in online social care procedures, specialising in creating, updating and hosting procedures that meet statutory and regulatory requirements, reflect best practice and support teams to achieve the best outcomes for children, families, adults and carers. Techsol, our Official Champion, provides industry-leading digital transformation solutions to help our customers maximise their success.​​​​

 

“We're proud to be official partners with Children in Wales and attending their annual conference in March 2026. Each year, their networking and conference events unite the very best of Wales' social care sector. Clearcare Solutions are honoured to support these events, and the impact they continue to make.”
- Samantha Evans, Clearcare Solutions COO.

The annual conference is a key moment for our diverse network of members and partners to come together, share learning, build relationships and strengthen a shared commitment to children’s rights, participation and improved outcomes across Wales.

Join us on 25 March 2026 at Spark, Cardiff for a day dedicated to putting participation at the heart of change.

Tickets are currently sold out, but you can join our waiting list by providing us you’re your details here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/children-in-wales-annual-conference-cynhadledd-flynyddol-plant-yng-nghymru-tickets-1977490642745