2026 EAUC annual conference
Our flagship event brings together professionals from across post-16 education to connect, learn and progress sustainability together.
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22 - 24 June 2026, Swansea University
Overview
Join us at Swansea University - a setting that perfectly blends innovation, collaboration and coastal inspiration - for our biggest and most inspiring knowledge sharing event of the year.
Hear from sustainability professionals from universities, colleges and sector bodies across the UK and Ireland including:
UKRI
SOS-UK
Centre for Alternative Technology
Medr - the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research in Wales
HI Group
Landex
Sustainable Farm Networks
More to be confirmed in due course
This is your chance to connect with the people who are shaping sustainability agendas, get answers to your most pressing questions, solve problems and gain the insights you need to stay ahead of the curve.
You don't need to be a sustainability expert to join this event. The sessions are designed to support practitioners in any role across colleges, universities and other post-16 institutions.
Why attend?
Learn from the sustainability leaders, policymakers and peers about good practice, future trends and sector shifts.
Gain new ideas and practical solutions you can apply in your role.
Build meaningful relationships, share experiences and invest in your network.
Reflect: step back from your day job to think strategically, recharge and be inspired by what others are doing.
Agenda
Ease into learning mode and get to know other delegates with our new Leadership Development Day.
Starting at 1pm, these sessions are designed to help you influence sustainability action in your organisation, whatever your role or level of responsibility.
Sessions:
12.15pm to 12.55pm
Arrival and registration
1pm to 5.30pm
Session one – Stories that move us. The Power of Story: Reconnecting meaning, emotion and climate action
Session two - Leading with resilience: modelling sustainable leadership without burning out. Practical tools for accidental and emerging leaders to influence, secure backing, and sustain momentum without burnout
7pm to 10pm
Social dinner
Developed in response to member feedback, these smaller sessions focus on the softer skills needed to lead change. They offer a welcoming introduction to EAUC ahead of the main conference—ideal for first-time attendees whilst offering valuable CPD for returning delegates.
This afternoon is exclusively for delegates from EAUC member institutions. Interested in joining EAUC? Explore our membership options
Not sure if your institution is a member? Just get in touch at info@eauc.org.uk and we can let you know.
7.30am to 8.30am
Beach clean / walk
9am
Buddy scheme meet up and registration
9.30am to 5.30pm
Plenary and breakout sessions covering one or more of the following topics:
Biodiversity, food and nature
Carbon, energy and reporting
Digital futures (ICT, digitalisation and AI)
Education, research and skills
Climate adaptation and risk
Engagement and partnerships
Health, wellbeing and EDI
Leadership and strategy
Finance and procurement
Travel, transport and mobility
Waste and circular economy
6pm to 6.45pm
Yoga/ sound bathing
7.30pm
Drinks reception
8pm till late
Dinner
9.30pm to 22.15pm
Bat walk
Times are subject to change.
9am to 4pm: Plenary and breakout sessions. Each session will cover one or more of the following topics:
Biodiversity, food and nature
Carbon, energy and reporting
Digital futures (ICT, digitalisation and AI)
Education, research and skills
Climate adaptation and risk
Engagement and partnerships
Health, wellbeing and EDI
Leadership and strategy
Finance and procurement
Travel, transport and mobility
Waste and circular economy
Agenda topics
This year, each session will be connected to one or more of the following topic tags. Join us to gain practical sustainability information and skills in relation to:
Carbon, energy and reporting
Climate adaptation and risk
Digital futures (ICT, digitalisation and AI)
Education, research and skills
Engagement and partnerships
Finance and procurement
Health, wellbeing and EDI
Leadership and strategy
Travel, transport and mobility
Waste and circular economy
Tickets
Member package | Multiple bookings* (Price per person inclusive of VAT) | Single booking (Price per person inclusive of VAT) | Students** (Price per person inclusive of VAT) |
Leadership Development Day on 22 June
| £167
| £203
| n/a |
One-day ticket (23 or 24 June)
| £251 | £322 | £47 |
Two-day package (23 and 24 June)
| £551 | £629 | £158 |
Three-day package (22, 23 and 24 June)
| £718 | £796 | n/a |
All prices are inclusive of VAT.
*Includes 10% multiple bookings discount. Bookings must be from the same institution and made at the same time before 24 May.
**Students are very welcome to join this event. Please email proof of your full-time education status to: eaucconference@inanyevent-uk.com
If your package does not include the social dinner on 22 June or networking dinner on 23 June, you can also add these separately at registration.
For full details and to book, please see the registration page.
Non-member package | Multiple bookings* (Price per person) | Single booking (Price per person) |
One-day ticket (23 or 24 June)
| £502
| £644
|
Two-day package (23 and 24 June)
| £1,102
| £1,260
|
All prices are inclusive of VAT.
*Includes 10% multiple bookings discount. Bookings must be from the same institution and made at the same time before 24 May.
If your package does not include the social dinner on 22 June or networking dinner on 23 June, you'll have the option to add these as extras at registration.
For full details and to book, please see the registration page.
The EAUC Annual Conference brings together sustainability leaders, educators, and decision makers from across the post-16 education sector and beyond . Our sponsorship opportunities are designed for organisations that share our commitment to driving sustainability action and institutional transformation.
By partnering with us, you’ll connect your brand with purpose-driven learning, innovation, and leadership – helping shape the conversations and collaborations that define the future of sustainability in education.
To discuss exhibitor and sponsorship options to suit your marketing needs and goals, please contact Victoria Hancock:
Email: eaucconference@inanyevent-uk.com
Tel: 01275 266004
A sustainable, accessible and inclusive event
We're committed to reducing the environmental impact whilst maximising the social benefits of this event. We strive to create an inclusive, accessible and respectful conference environment that is open to everyone.
As part of this commitment, we're pleased to offer delegates throughout the conference the use of the Haven, a multi-faith and community centre on Swansea University's Bay Campus. The Haven welcomes everyone as a safe space offering a quiet room, social spaces and muslim prayer rooms.
Read more about how we're delivering a sustainable, inclusive and accessible event.
Swansea University
We're pleased to be working with Swansea University to deliver this event.
Explore travel options for getting to Swansea University.
Contact us
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For questions about this event:
Email: eaucconference@inanyevent-uk.com
Telephone: 01275 266004
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EAUC Scotland conference
Based in or near to Scotland? Join us on 31 March in Perth for our biggest Scotland event of the year.
Hear directly from the Scottish Government, Audit Scotland and institutions about upcoming updates to statutory climate change reporting.
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