Family Arts Campaign are delighted to announce that our national Leadership Symposium, titled 'Resilient Futures' will take place on 29 September 2026, 10am - 5.30pm at Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham.

The Family Arts Leadership Symposium is the UK's largest gathering for arts and culture leaders working with families and older people.

This year's theme, Resilient Futures, explores how arts and culture organisations can adapt, sustain and grow in the face of ongoing change. The Leadership Symposium connects you with fellow leaders in the cultural sector, and supports you to understand the conditions needed for long-term stability, relevance and impact, and how you can improve your leadership approach within your role.

Whether you're planning your next NPO application, looking to diversify income streams, better articulate your case for support, or reach new audiences, the Symposium will offer practical tools, fresh perspectives and actionable ideas to help build a more resilient future for your organisation.

Tickets available until 9 September 2026: £200, or £140 for freelancers and small organisations.

PROGRAMME ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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Keynote: Resilient Futures
Speaker: Emma Stenning, Chief Executive, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
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Building Sustainable Support: Fundraising, Storytelling and Organisational Strategy
Speaker: Analiese Doctrove, Fundraising and Strategy Consultant
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Making the Case for Family Engagement
Speaker: Deborah Larwood, Director of Income Generation, Achates
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Excellence, Ambition & Community
Speaker: Matt Harper-Hardcastle, Next Door But One
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Find out about the programme at https://www.familyarts.co.uk/family-arts-leadership-symposium-2026-programme/