Public & Community Engagement Conference 2026: Making bigger differences – Register now!

About the conference

Date: Thursday 11 June 2026

Location: Life and Mind Building, Oxford, OX1 3EL (Life and Mind Building access guide)

Public and community engagement is vital in making bigger differences — strengthening research, building trust and delivering meaningful benefits for society.

 The PCER Conference is for anyone working in, or interested in, public and community engagement with research. Open to University of Oxford staff and students, as well as members of the public — including community organisations and colleagues from other universities — it will bring together a diverse community committed to meaningful engagement.

What to expect

This one-day conference will explore how responsible and purposeful engagement can make bigger differences in society locally, nationally and globally. It will provide a space to explore Oxford’s engagement landscape, share knowledge and build meaningful connections. Attendees can hope to learn from inspiring examples of practice, gain insight into opportunities and support for engagement at Oxford, connect with others and leave with greater confidence, understanding and readiness to engage in ways that make a bigger difference locally and beyond.  

The full programme will be announced in April—register now to secure your place. 

Conference themes

We'll explore engagement through the lens of making bigger differences, with a focus on three interconnected themes:

• Building responsible, trust-centred engagement and knowledge exchange
• Strengthening connections, collaboration and infrastructure for impact
• Engaging for shared learning, inclusion and local impact

Register now

Whether you’re new to engagement or an experienced practitioner, PCER Conference is your opportunity to learn, connect and be inspired.

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Questions?

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