Events

Join us online for the WEA "shaping tomorrow together" conference 2025

If you'd like to join us online for this year's conference, here's the joining link along with a break down of what's on and when.

June 9th 2025

5 Minute read

We’re looking forward to the WEA “shaping tomorrow together” conference and awards 2025 on Wednesday 11 June at the Royal College of Physicians. For those joining us in person, we can’t wait to welcome you.

If you are unable to attend in person, we’d love for you to join us online using the link below:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87000679660

Please use the agenda below to see what time content will be streamed throughout the day and join at a time convenient for you.

There’s no need to register and you don’t need a Zoom account to join. You can also leave and rejoin the call if and when you need to.

Timetable of events: 10:00 – 10:25am
Welcome and opening remarks - WEA General Secretary and CEO Simon Parkinson

11:45am – 12:30pm
Beyond the learning: panel discussion

We know adult education contributes to more than just learning outcomes. From mental health to building stronger communities, the impact of our work is vast. As multiple crises deepen across the UK, our expert panel chaired by WEA Head of Charitable Purpose, Katie Shaw, explores the role adult learning can play in creating long term social change.

12:30 –1pm
Keynote speaker – Khudeja Amer-Sharif
CEO, Shama women’s centre

3-3:40pm
Keynote speaker – Taj Ali
Journalist and historian

3:40-4pm
Closing remarks – WEA General Secretary Simon Parkinson & WEA President Matt Pointon

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].