About this Event
Save the date and join us for a day celebrating youth work across Somerset.
We’re bringing the Somerset youth work community together for our Youth Work Week Conference — a day to connect, share ideas, celebrate the difference youth work makes and look ahead to what we can achieve together.
Whether you’re an experienced youth worker, new to the sector, a partner organisation or simply passionate about supporting young people, we’d love you to join us.
What to expect
- Keynote speakers sharing ideas, experience and inspiration from across the sector.
- Youth Panel, giving young people a platform to share their experiences and perspectives.
- Youth Professionals Panel, exploring the opportunities, challenges and future of youth work.
- Interactive workshops to share practice, develop ideas and take away practical learning.
- The Futures Wall, delivered by , exploring hopes and aspirations for the future of youth work in Somerset.
- Marketplace and networking, with opportunities to discover local organisations, projects and services and make new connections.
Keynote Speaker
We’re delighted to welcome:
- , Founder and CEO of .
More keynote speakers will be announced soon.
Youth Professionals Panel
We’re also pleased to welcome:
- Matt Justice, CEO of
- , youth work academic and author
- Andy Malcom, CEO of
- Jacob Diggle, Chief Impact Officer at
Matt Justice will also facilitate our Where Futures Begin Through Partnership workshop.
The conference is a chance to learn, connect, share and celebrate the fantastic work happening with and for young people across Somerset.
🌱 Youth Work Week: Where Futures Begin
📅 3 November
📍 Taunton Racecourse
Book your place and join us for the conversation.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Event venue & nearby stays
Taunton Racecourse Conference Centre, B3170, Taunton, United Kingdom
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