National Community Engagement Conference 2026
We are thrilled to announce that, in Partnership with Humberside Police and OPCC, we will be returning to Hull for the National Community Engagement Conference 2026, taking place on 3rd and 4th March.
Following the success of last year’s Neighbourhood Alert Development Board Summit and the 2023 National Community Engagement Conference, next year’s event promises to be even bigger and better. Join us for an inspiring two-day programme exploring the latest research, innovation, and case studies from across the UK in effective community engagement across policing and public safety.
Who Should Attend?
This conference is designed for professionals and organisations involved in all aspects of public safety, crime prevention, law enforcement, public communication and engagement, including:
- Police officers (all ranks)
- Police corporate communication teams
- Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) and their staff
- Senior officers overseeing public confidence and engagement
- HMICFRS PEEL inspection leads
- Police ICT and DDaT leads
- Community Safety Partnerships
- Crime prevention and public safety charities
- Criminal justice organisations
- Local Resilience Forum leads
- Evidence-based policing leads
- Police analysts and research associates
Key Themes & Topics
With a mix of national and local subject matter experts, the conference will cover a wide range of topics, including:
- Building and maintaining public trust and confidence
- Targeted neighbourhood policing
- Identifying and engaging seldom-heard communities
- Effectively mapping community assets and key individual networks (KINs)
- Utilising the rich data set for problem-solving focused engagement campaigns e.g. Clear Hold Build.
The conference will demonstrate how the latest tools and platforms can:
- Support frontline officers with operational tasks and priorities
- Provide senior officers with strategic oversight
- Enable corporate communication teams to run impactful campaigns and ensure a ‘single source of truth’ for the public
- Help PCCs and safety partners better understand and respond to community needs
Agenda and Speakers
More information can be found on our conference website: