Call for Side Panels and Interactive Workshops
We are now inviting Expressions of Interest to contribute to the 16th European Supported Employment Conference, taking place on 7–8 December 2026.
The Art of the Possible: Connecting the Dots
This year’s conference theme, The Art of the Possible: Connecting the Dots, reflects our shared commitment to high quality supported employment, inclusive workplaces, and evidence informed practice across Europe.
Share practice, research and lived experience
We welcome submissions from practitioners, researchers, employers, policy leaders, people with lived experience, and partners from across the supported employment community.
Side Panels
Explore key issues from multiple perspectives
Side Panels run alongside workshops and offer an opportunity to explore key issues from multiple perspectives.
- Lasts 55 minutes
- Includes up to three panellists, plus a Chair
- Combines short inputs (5–10 minutes per panellist) with chair‑led discussion and audience questions
Panel themes
We are seeking contributors for panels covering themes such as:
- Driving quality across Europe
- Transitions from education to work
- Workforce development
- What Research Across Europe Tells Us About Supported Employment and Sustainable Jobs
- What quality looks like from an employer’s perspective
Interactive Workshops
Practical, participatory and engaging sessions
Interactive Workshops are a core part of the conference programme and should be practical, participatory, and engaging.
- Lasts 55 minutes
- Should actively involve participants (for example through discussion, case studies, group work, or reflection)
- Must clearly align with the conference theme and supported employment values
Workshop themes
Workshop themes include (but are not limited to):
- Employer engagement and job matching
- In-work support and career development
- Workforce development
- Inclusive supported employment (including learning disability and autism)
- Education pathways
- Self-employment
- Marketing supported employment services
We also welcome proposals for other workshop topics, provided they clearly demonstrate how they connect to the conference theme.
Important information
- Unfortunately, we cannot offer free delegate places for panel or workshop presenters.
- All sessions will be delivered in English.
- Submission of an Expression of Interest does not guarantee a place in the final programme.
Express your interest in contributing
To express your interest in contributing, please complete the Microsoft Form. Closing date: 7th May 2026 17:30.