Conferences and schools

A series of large scale events open to managers and leaders across all Welsh public services. These events provide the opportunity to access some of the world's most high profile speakers, thought leaders and leadership theorists.

Upcoming events

• One Welsh Public Service Leaders’ Winter School 2021: 'Leading for All – Leading in times of Complexity and Uncertainty' Audience: Top 3 levels of leadership from across the public and voluntary sector in Wales
  Dates: 3 to 4 February 2021

Previous events

• All Wales Public Service Virtual Coaching Conference 2020: 'Coaching for the new normal – helping individuals flourish' Audience: Public and third sector staff in Wales with an interest in coaching
  Date: 19 November 2020
• All Wales Public Service Leadership Virtual Summer School 2020: 'Shining a Light on Uncertainty – New Challenges, New Opportunities' Audience: Public and third sector staff in Wales
  Dates: 22 to 26 June 2020, Online
• CANCELLED - All Wales Public Service Leadership Summer School 2020: 'Leading for All – Creating Cultures and Climates' Audience: Senior managers and leaders in the public and third sector in Wales
  Dates: 22 to 26 June 2020, Residential
• All Wales Public Service Leadership Winter School 2020: 'Leading for All - Creating Cultures and Climates' Audience: Top levels of leadership in the public and third sector in Wales
  Dates: 4 to 7 February 2020, Residential
• All Wales Public Service North Wales Coaching Conference 2019: 'Human Dimensions' Audience: Coaching and mentoring practitioners in the public and third sector
  Date: 21 November 2019
• All Wales Public Service Leaders' Summit Audience: Top levels of leadership in the public and third sector in Wales, by invitation
  Dates: 10 to 11 October 2019
• All Wales Public Service Leadership Summer School 2019: 'The Leadership Challenge – from efficient to exemplary' Audience: Senior managers and leaders in the public and third sector in Wales
  Dates: 24 to 28 June 2019, Residential
• Coaching Conference 2019 - Bursary Applications Audience: Welsh Public Service coaching community
  Date: 14 March 2019
• All Wales Public Service Leadership Winter School 2019: 'The Leadership Challenge - from efficient to exemplary' Audience: Top levels of leadership in the public and third sector in Wales
  Dates: 5 to 8 February 2019, Residential
• All Wales Continuous Improvement Community Conference 2018 (Eventbrite) Audience: Open to all public and third sector staff in Wales
  Date: 22 November 2018
• North Wales Coaching Conference 2018: 'Being Present, Coaching in the Moment' Audience: Open to all public and third sector staff
  Date: 14 November 2018
• Wales Public Service Summer School 2018: 'Leading by Choice – bravery, leadership on the line' Audience: Senior managers and leaders in the public and third sector in Wales
  Dates: 25 to 29 June 2018, Residential
• Wales Public Service Winter School 2018: 'Leading by Choice – bravery, leadership on the line’ Audience: Top levels of leadership in the public and third sector in Wales
  Dates: 6 to 9 February 2018, Residential
• Coaching Conference 2017: 'Challenging Limitations' Audience: Open to all public and third sector staff
  Date: 29 November 2017
• All Wales Continuous Improvement Community Conference 2017 (Eventbrite) Audience: Open to all public and third sector staff in Wales
  Date: 29 November 2017
• Health and Care Leadership Conference 2017: 'Leading by Choice' Audience: Middle and senior level clinicians, and managers working in health and social care and the third sector who have leadership responsibilities
  Date: 21 September 2017
• Wales Public Service Summer School 2017: 'Leading by Choice – becoming a deliberately disciplined leader’ Audience: Senior managers and leaders in the public and third sector in Wales
  Dates: 26 - 30 June 2017, Residential
• Wales Public Service Winter School 2017: 'Leading by Choice – becoming a deliberately disciplined leader’ Audience: Top levels of leadership in the public and third sector in Wales
  Dates: Week commencing 6 February 2017, Residential
• All Wales Continuous Improvement Community Conference 2016 (external link) Audience: Open to all public and third sector staff in Wales
  Date: 24 November 2016
• Health and Care Conference 2016: 'Leading with Purpose' Audience: Middle and senior level clinicians, and managers working in health and social care and the third sector who have leadership responsibilities
  Date: 22 November 2016
• Wales Public Service Summer School 2016: 'Leading with Purpose, Passion and Perseverance' Audience: Senior managers and leaders in the public and third sector in Wales
  Dates: 27 June-1 July 2016, Residential
  Apply by: 4 April 2016
• Wales Public Service Winter School 2016: 'Leading with Purpose, Passion and Perseverance' Audience: Top levels of leadership in the public and third sector in Wales
  Dates: 2-4 February 2016, Residential
  Apply by: 4 December 2015
• All Wales Continuous Improvement Community Conference 2015 (external link) Audience: Open to all public and third sector staff in Wales
  Date: 24 November 2015
• Welsh Public Service Summit Audience: Top levels of leadership in the public and third sector in Wales, by invitation
  Dates: 5-6 November 2015
• Clinical Leadership Conference 2015: 'Working as One' Audience: Middle and senior level clinicians, and managers working in health and social care who have leadership responsibilities
  Date: 30 September 2015
• Wales Public Service Summer School 2015: 'Leading the Way - Creating Positive Organisations' Audience: Senior managers and leaders in the public and third sector in Wales
  Dates: 22-26 June 2015, Residential
• Wales Public Service Mindfulness and Coaching Conference 2015: 'The Mindful Approach - Creating Positive Organisations' Audience: Open to all public and third sector staff in Wales
  Date: 25 February 2015
• Wales Public Service Winter School 2015: 'Leading the Way - Creating Positive Organisations' Audience: Top levels of leadership in the public and third sector in Wales
  Dates: 3-5 February 2015, Residential
• All Wales Continuous Improvement Community Conference 2014 (external link) Audience: Open to all public and third sector staff in Wales
  Date: 12 November 2014
• Clinical Leadership Conference 2014: 'Trusted to Lead ' Audience: Middle and senior level clinicians, and managers working in health and social care who have leadership responsibilities
  Date: 25 September 2014
• Wales Public Service Summer School 2014: 'Trust - The Foundation for Success' Audience: Senior managers and leaders in the public and third sector in Wales
  Dates: 23-27 June 2014, Residential
• Clinical Leadership Learning Event: 'Leading for High Performance' Audience: Middle and senior level clinicians, and managers working in health and social care who have leadership responsibilities
  Date: 30 April 2014
• Wales Public Service Coaching Conference: 'Coaching Minds, Developing People' Audience: Open to all public and third sector staff in Wales
  Date: 27 March 2014
• E-Learning Network Event 2014 Audience: NHS Wales staff with an interest in e-learning
  Dates: 21 March 2014
• HR Leaders Event: 'Together facing the challenge of the changing landscape of public service delivery in Wales' Audience: HR Directors and deputies from across the public and voluntary sector in Wales
  Dates: 5-6 March 2014
• Wales Public Service Winter School 2014: 'Trust - The Foundation for Success' Audience: Top levels of leadership in the public and third sector in Wales
  Dates: 4-6 February 2014, Residential
• Wales Public Service Summer School 2013: 'Becoming an outstanding leader' Audience: Senior managers and leaders in the public and third sector in Wales
  Dates: 24-28 June 2013, Residential
• Wales Public Service Coaching Conference: 'Coaching Minds, Inspiring Leaders' Audience: Open to all public and third sector staff in Wales
  Date: 7 March 2013
• HR Leaders Event: 'HR Delivering for the future' Audience: HR Directors and deputies from across the public and voluntary sector in Wales
  Dates: 4-5 March 2013
• Wales Public Service Winter School 2013: 'Outstanding Leadership' Audience: Top levels of leadership in the public and third sector in Wales
  Dates: 5-7 February 2013, Residential