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CEP 2026 Conference Update

We’re gearing up for 2026, which will be our 25th year, and the high point of the year will, again, be the Conference in May.

Our call for papers has closed. We’re still reviewing them but can confirm the quantity and quality of submissions has been superb, so we are now in a position to guarantee a packed programme of excellent sessions.

Conference speakers

We look forward to bringing you an exciting range of speakers and topics. You can view the confirmed speakers here.

Earlybird registrations

Registrations are open and you can save with early bird prices by booking as soon as possible. View the options here.

Conference Sponsorship and Exhibition opportunities

We already have a fantastic variety of businesses and organisations joining us at conference but there are still plenty of options to suit all budgets. The 2026 Sponsor and Exhibition prospectus is available here.

We are excited to bring you more news in early 2026 – keep an eye out for updates.

Published: 19 December 2025

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