ISVCON

The Institute for Social Value Annual Conference

ISVCON brings together the social value community to share experience, explore challenges and strengthen practice.
The Institute for Social Value Annual Conference

Our annual conference connects

Practitioners, organisational leaders, commissioners, policymakers, academics and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations. Through presentations, panel discussions and networking, we explore how social value can inform decisions and improve outcomes for people and communities.

Why attend ISVCON?

ISVCON offers an opportunity to step back from everyday delivery, learn from others and contribute to discussions shaping the profession.

Join us to: 

  • Explore developments in social value policy, leadership and practice. 
  • Hear different perspectives, including those grounded in lived experience. 
  • Exchange ideas and approaches you can take back to your organisation. 
  • Build relationships with peers, partners and organisations across sectors. 
  • Contribute to conversations about the future of social value. 

Who is it for?

ISVCON is for anyone involved in understanding, creating, managing or reporting social value. 

Whether you are an experienced practitioner, lead social value within your organisation, commission services or are beginning your professional journey, the conference provides a space to learn and connect. 

Themes explored at past conferences

Each conference responds to the issues facing the social value community. Previous events have explored leadership, inclusion, accountability and the practical steps needed to turn ambition into meaningful outcomes.
2025

Fairer Systems, Stronger Voices

The 2025 conference brought delegates and speakers together to share ideas and challenge assumptions about how social value is delivered. Discussions highlighted the importance of leadership, collaboration and focusing on the changes that projects and services make in people’s lives.
Read reflections from ISVCON 2025
2026

Leading the Future of Trusted Social Value

ISVCON 2026 explored how the profession can strengthen trust through government policy, measurement and commissioning, organisational governance and leadership, professional standards and career pathways, credible and transparent reporting, and the responsible use of technology and AI. Lived experience and meaningful stakeholder participation remained central throughout, alongside a strong focus on practical implementation. The conference also received CPD certification.
Explore ISVCON 2026
2027

Our next conference

Details of the next ISVCON will be published here as they are confirmed, including the date, venue, theme, programme, speakers and booking information. In the meantime, explore our news and updates and training and events.
Explore our upcoming events

Get involved

Interested in attending, contributing to the programme or exploring sponsorship opportunities? We would welcome a conversation. To discuss how you could be involved in a future ISVCON.

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