🌍 Glasgow World Community Development Conference 2026 – Draft Programme Update

We’re excited to share the latest draft programme for the upcoming conference in Glasgow. Here’s what to expect across four inspiring days of dialogue, learning, and connection:

📅 Monday 29 June
13:00 Registration
15:00 Film Screening – Everybody to Kenmure Street (venue TBC)
18:30–20:00 Civic Conference Reception (ticketed) – Glasgow City Chambers

📅 Tuesday 30 June – Community Development in a Challenging World
08:00 Registration + Yoga/Mindfulness/Campus Walk & Talks
09:00 Opening Ceremony
09:45 Opening Keynote – Antonia Darder
10:30 Break
10:45 Plenary: Shaped by Past, Co-creating the Future
12:15 Networking Lunch & Book Launches
13:15–16:30 Parallel Sessions & Practice Workshops
16:30 In Conversation with Antonia Darder
18:30 Practice Showcase + Drinks Reception (St Andrew’s Building)

📅 Wednesday 1 July – The World We Want: A Vision for Justice
08:00 Morning wellbeing activities
08:30 Registration
09:00 Keynote – Professor Alison Phipps (UNESCO)
09:45 Plenary + Workshop on UNDRIP & sovereignty
11:00–15:45 Parallel Sessions & Workshops
12:00 Singing Session – Sing Louder Than Guns (TBC)
15:45 In Conversation (details TBC)
19:00 Conference Gala Dinner

📅 Thursday 2 July – Community Development & Collective Action
08:00 Morning wellbeing activities
08:30 Registration
09:30 Legislative Theatre (Dr Pinar Aksu)
10:30 Panel: Professional Careers in Community Development
11:50–15:50 Parallel Sessions & Practice Workshops
16:00–16:30 Conference Close

✨ From keynote speakers and plenaries to workshops, cultural events, and networking opportunities, the programme reflects the depth and diversity of global community development practice.

📌 More updates (including confirmed venues and session details) coming soon—stay tuned!