In-Person and Online - ACEVOFest 2026 - London
@Hilton Wembley, Lakeside Way, Wembley Park, London
Session 1. Beyond crisis mode: leading civil society towards long-term impact. Civil society often operates in response to emergencies, but how are leaders shifting from reactive to proactive, future-proofing their organisations and leadership practice for long-term influence?
Session 2 - Panel: leading through complexity: changing leadership in the face of uncertainty. In a world of disruption, how are civil society leaders becoming more adaptive, responsive, and agile to continue to be able to lead with confidence amid volatility?
Session 3 - For in person attendees - lunch and networking
Session 4 - Panel: ethical leadership and governance: decision-making in a complex world. How are leaders strengthening governance practices to drive ethical decision-making, accountability, and transparency in an era of complexity and change?
Session 5 - Keynote: decolonising leadership: shifting power in practice. How are leaders actively redistributing power, challenging Western-centric models, and embedding truly representative decision-making in civil society?
Day two (online) Theme: progressive leadership for a radically changing world.
Session 6 - Keynote: redefining leadership legitimacy: who leads, who decides? As public trust in institutions declines, how are leaders in civil society rethinking legitimacy, accountability, and decision-making to ensure their leadership is truly representative and community-driven?
Session 7 - Panel: leading in the age of AI and data: ethical challenges and opportunities. As AI and data-driven decision-making reshape society, what role are leaders playing in ensuring ethical and inclusive implementation to drive meaningful, non-harmful change?
Session 8 - Structured networking.
Session 9 - Panel: the next generation of leaders: shifting power for a more inclusive future. As civil society evolves, so do expectations of leadership. What do emerging leaders want from the sector? How are the leaders of today creating space for new voices, new approaches, and more inclusive leadership structures?
Session 10 - Keynote: leading with trust and integrity in an era of misinformation. How are leaders building and sustaining trust in a digital landscape where misinformation spreads rapidly?