Annual Conference - NAMSS NAMSS

Our 2026 Conference was a huge success and we were delighted that so many people could join us, listen to our amazing keynote speakers and take part in so many informative and inspiring workshops.

We are already busy planning our 2027 event, which will include some 40th anniversary celebrations, on Monday 1 and Tuesday 2 March 2027 at the Hilton City Centre Liverpool, ready for launching at the end of the Autumn Term.

In the meantime, these pages provide a good insight in to what you can expect from a NAMSS Annual Conference.

We are delighted to be back at the beautiful Park Regis Hotel in Birmingham for our 2026 Annual Conference which will, once again, have a brilliant programme of workshops and keynotes. Our Market Place will also provide a great opportunity for delegates to visit organisations offering innovative services and solutions for student service provision.

This years’ NAMSS Student Services Awards will be announced live during Mondays Gala Dinner; the perfect time to catch up with colleagues, old and new.

We are delighted to have Smoothwall as our main sponsor this year. Our thanks also go to the Uwill for sponsoring our Gala Dinner, Think Pacific for providing sponsorship for our Student Services Team of the Year award and CareerChat UK for sponsoring our Student Services Newcomer of the Year Award.

The Conference is open to non NAMSS members however, you can save money on conference tickets as well as take advantage of other benefits by clicking here to become a NAMSS member before booking.

20 Workshops

over 4 sessions

Marketplace

Full of organisations supporting student services teams

NAMSS Awards

Read our Awards entry requirements and access the nomination form here

Nominations close at 12noon on Wednesday 28 January 2026

Read our T&C’s here

Annual Conference Agenda

Monday 9 March

09.00 – 09.30

Registration, refreshments and networking in the Market Place

09.30 – 10.15

Chairs Welcome

10.15 – 11.15

KEYNOTE #1 – Paul Redmond, leading expert on generational change and the future of work

11.15 – 11.45

Refreshments and networking in the Market Place

11.45 – 12.45

Workshop 1 with a choice of 5 different topics

12.45 – 13.45

Lunch and networking in the Market Place

13.45 – 14:45

KEYNOTE #2 – Dr Stuart Lawrence, award-winning speaker, author, consultant, and younger brother of Stephen Lawrence

14.45 – 16.00

Intentional Pause followed by refreshments

16.00 – 17.00

Workshop 2 with a choice of 5 different topics

19.00 – 12.00

Pre-Dinner Drinks, Gala Dinner, Annual Awards and Live Band

Tuesday 10 March

08.45 – 09.00

Registration, refreshments and networking in the Market Place

09.00 – 09.15

Chairs Thoughts

09.15 – 10.15

KEYNOTE #3 – Denise Olander, Deputy Director, Post-16 Education, Training and Skills

10.30 – 11.30

Workshop 3 with a choice of 5 different topics

11.30 – Noon

Refreshments and networking in the Market Place

Noon – 13.00

Workshop 4 with a choice of 5 different topics

13.00 – 14.00

Lunch and networking in the Market Place

14.00 – 15.00

Keynote #4 – Lis Hoyte, CPD Accredited Trainer and Expert Speaker in Coercive Control. CEO and Founder of LH Education Ltd

15.00

Conference close

Why attend our Annual Conference?

Keynote sessions – thought provoking and inspiring presentations.

Workshops – delegates choose from a range of different workshops on a variety of topics relevant to Student Services.

Exhibitors – a real mix of organisations who are keen to meet and speak to people working within Student Services.

NAMSS Student Services Awards – Celebrating and showcasing the hard work, dedication and impact of Student Services across the further education and skills sector in the UK

Gala Dinner – pre-dinner drinks, charity raffle and a live band!

Tickets to suit you – Conference Tickets packages include single or double day passes, 1- or 2-nights accommodation and the Gala Dinner.

Not a NAMSS member?

Non NAMSS Members – the Conference is open to non-members but tickets are more expensive.

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