Public Sector Coaching and Mentoring Conference 2026
Event Date: 23 Nov 2026 09:30 - 16:30
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Cost: Depends on ticket choice
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Join us for the Public Sector Coaching and Mentoring Conference 2026, bringing together coaches, mentors, leaders and practitioners from across the public sector. Explore practical approaches, fresh thinking and real world insight into how coaching and mentoring can support people through change, strengthen leadership and build confidence. Connect with peers, share experiences and take away ideas to support individuals, teams and organisations.
The Pivot - Letting Go, Reframing and Moving Forward Together
Save the Date: Monday 23rd November 2026
Location: Birmingham Conference and Events Centre, B5 4EW
Is this conference for me?
If you have an interest in coaching and mentoring in the public sector, this conference is for you - whether you work within the public sector, alongside it, or coach or mentor people who do.
We bring together people at every stage of their coaching and mentoring journey, from those exploring or developing their practice to those with many years of experience.
Who will I connect with?
Join 120+ people with a shared interest in coaching and mentoring, including coaches, mentors, HR/OD professionals and leaders connected with local government, health, fire, police and the wider public sector.
It’s an opportunity to meet people with different experiences and perspectives, share ideas and learn together about how we can help people navigate change and move forward.
Why this year?
Change is no longer an occasional event in the public sector; it has become the backdrop to everyday working life.
Priorities shift before delivery is complete. Structures change before people have had time to adjust. Roles evolve, teams are reconfigured, and expectations keep moving.
And in the middle of all of this, people are expected to pivot.
But pivoting is about more than simply changing direction. Real movement takes time.
Pivoting = Letting Go + Reframing + Moving Forward Together
This year's conference explores how coaching and mentoring can help people and organisations:
- Let go of what no longer serves them
- Reframe uncertainty into clarity and possibility
- Move forward with greater connection, confidence and purpose
Bookings are now open. If you're ready to join us, simple use the booking now link to secure your place.
We believe coaching and mentoring are not simple forms of support during difficult times, but part of the infrastructure that helps people keep adapting and moving forward.
What to Expect?
The Pivot is about more than responding to change. It's about recognising when it's time to let go, seeing challenges from a different perspective and finding the confidence to move forward.
Through inspiring keynotes, interactive sessions and shared learning, you will leave with fresh ideas, renewed energy and approaches you can apply in your coaching, mentoring, leadership and everyday conversations.
Together, we will help you:
- Understand the Pivot - exploring why change feels difficult and the coaching and mentoring approaches that help people navigate uncertainty, let go and reframe their thinking
- Move beyond the Pivot - maintaining confidence, energy and momentum, turning insight into meaningful action
- Bring it all together - leaving inspired, connected and ready to apply what you've learned.
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Interested in supporting the conference?
We're welcoming organisations that share our passion for developing people, leadership and organisational culture to become conference partners or sponsors. If you'd like to discuss sponsorship opportunities or have any questions about the event, please contact info@wmemployers.org.uk our dedicated Conference & Events Team will be happy to help.View last year's conference highlights...
"Thought provoking, challenging (in a good way!) and a great space to connect with what really matters..."
Thanks to our conference partners
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