Human
People over polish. Real conversations over rehearsed ones.
The National Coaching Conference 2027
Human first. Always.
Serious learning, meaningful connection and a community you'll want to come back to.
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Proud headline sponsor of The National Coaching Conference 2027.
This is not just another coaching conference.
It's a day designed for coaches who care about the quality of their work, the depth of their learning and the people they sit alongside in the room.
Coaches and leaders from all backgrounds come together. Ideas spark, businesses grow and confidence soars. We believe coaching should be human, thoughtful and grounded in real life. Not performative. Not perfect. Not pretending.
You'll learn. You'll connect. You'll laugh.
And you'll leave feeling part of something that continues long after the day itself.
What the conference is really about
The day is built around five things we care deeply about.
Learning
Insight that lands, challenges thinking and strengthens your practice.
Connection
Conversations that don't stop at small talk.
Belonging
A room where you don't need to perform to fit in.
Fun
Our conference is alive, warm and full of pom-poms.
Timings
Doors open early so you can settle in with a coffee before the first session.
Thursday 4 February 2027
IET Austin Court, Birmingham
The conference
8.15am
Registration opens
9.15am
Conference begins
4.30pm
Conference closes
A two-hour break follows so you can head out for dinner and change into your evening glamour.
The awards evening
6.30pm
Awards pre-party
7.45pm
Awards ceremony begins
10.15pm
Awards close
10.45pm
Doors close
What you'll experience
This is a full-day experience, not a conveyor belt of content.
Thought-provoking keynote talks and sessions
Learning you can take straight back into your coaching work
Connector sessions designed to build genuine relationships
A community atmosphere that feels welcoming and inclusive
An evening Awards Ceremony that celebrates excellence in coaching
For the fourth year, the conference supports The Blue Light Bursary
All profits from the event go towards helping Blue Light career leavers retrain as coaches.
The Awards evening
Celebrating coaching done well.
The National Coaching Awards ceremony honours practitioners who lead with integrity, depth and humanity, and recognises the impact coaching has on individuals, teams and organisations.
Expect warmth, celebration and a room full of people who understand the work you do.
Winners and highly commended coaches announced on the night
Entry included with every conference ticket
Profits support The Blue Light Bursary
Who this is for
This conference is for you if you are:
A coach who takes their development seriously
A practitioner who values depth over hype
Someone who wants to feel part of a professional community
Ready to learn, connect and celebrate coaching properly
Choose your ticket
Every ticket includes the full conference day and entry to the Awards evening. Places are limited.
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Elevate your coaching, grow your business and expand your impact.
Pre-conference connector session
Full access to the National Coaching Conference
Entry to the National Coaching Awards evening
Tea, coffee and biscuits on arrival and during breaks
Hot fork lunch with dessert
VIP
The full experience, with a few extra touches just for you.
Pre-conference connector session, VIP edition
Full access to the National Coaching Conference
Entry to the National Coaching Awards evening
Premium goodie bag with surprises just for VIPs
Granola pots on arrival, with tea, coffee and cake during breaks
Hot fork lunch with dessert
Access to the VIP Lounge for breaks and networking
Front row seats in the auditorium
VIP refreshment package: fresh fruit through the day, a VIP snack basket, canned soft drinks and a sweetie bowl
Ticket cancellation policy
A £75 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place.
The remaining balance is fully refundable up to 60 days before the conference.
Within 60 days of the conference, all payments are non-refundable.
Conference sponsors
We are seeking sponsors for 2027. Sponsoring the day puts you in a room full of coaches, leaders and practitioners who care about the quality of their work.
All profits from the event go to The Blue Light Bursary, helping Blue Light career leavers retrain as coaches.
Email the team
Be in the room
This is more than a date in the diary. It's a place to learn, connect and belong. Tickets are limited.
4 February 2027
IET Austin Court, Birmingham