We’re delighted to announce that DCN’s Annual Conference takes place on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 March 2026 – and it contains many potential opportunities for your organisation to be involved.
Following the success of our 2025 conference, attended by over 300 people, we will be returning to the De Vere Beaumont Estate in Windsor.
The 2026 conference takes place as DCN member councils navigate the complexity of local government reorganisation. They’re seeking to build ambitious new councils that are even more responsive to communities, make use of the latest technology and operate seamlessly alongside other local public services. To make this happen they benefit from the support of outside organisations.
This makes now the perfect time to engage with DCN’s membership – and you can do so via our showpiece annual event. Among the opportunities on offer are:
- Plenary session speaking slots
- Breakout sessions
- Exhibition stands
- Bespoke opportunities such as name badge or Gala Dinner sponsorship.
These options offer a golden opportunity to extend your network among DCN’s membership at a time all of our councils are thinking big.
DCN’s full brochure gives more details on this major local government event. To read it, click here.
Useful information:
- Conference registration opens around 10am on Thursday 19 March with lunch served from around 11.45am.
- Conference programme begins around 12:30pm.
- Drinks reception and gala dinner take place on the evening of 19 March.
- Conference finishes around 2pm on Friday 20Â March.
Sponsorship options will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. To learn more or for more information on pricing, please email dcn@local.gov.uk.
