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The 2024 European Social Services Conference
The European Social Services Conference (ESSC) is the annual flagship event of the European Social Network (ESN), the leading network for public social services in Europe. The ESSC is the largest public social welfare policy and practice forum in Europe, attended by almost 700 delegates in Antwerp in 2024.
At the 32nd European Social Services Conference (ESSC 2024) we discussed how we can co-create community-based social services, with a specific focus on three thematic strands: Co-Creating Cities Social Inclusion, Co-Creating Responses to Manage the Future Workforce, and Co-Creating Digital Solutions for Social Inclusion.
The conference highlighted the various aspects related to social inclusion planning and its impact on vulnerable populations, different planning and management strategies, integrated service delivery, co-production between professionals, service users, and their families, as well as the importance of digital social inclusion in technological advancements within social services.
Take a look back at the best of our 2024 edition.
Catch the key moments from the 32nd European Social Services Conference , where experts tackled urban inclusion, future workforce challenges, and digital solutions for social services. Discover key insights on improving social inclusion and service delivery.
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Presentations
Revisit the insightful presentations delivered by our esteemed speakers. Download the slides here and delve into the valuable insights shared during the conference. (Available exclusively for delegates.)
Conference Bursary Programme
Are you a user of social services or have experience in the delivery of care or social services? Find out about support to participate through our conference bursary programme.
Speakers
Meet the speakers for the ESSC2024! ESN is building an engaging programme with speakers on community development, supporting the social services workforce and the use of technology to promote social inclusion.
Multilingual Experience
We are committed to inclusivity and accessibility. All conference sessions are available not only in English but also in French, German, Italian, and Spanish to ensure a diverse and global participation.
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The 2024 European Social Services Conference will bring together leaders in social services to inspire ideas on co-creating the future of community-based social services. Register here to join the largest forum in Europe on social work policy and practice
How to register
Join us to exchange insights and shape the future of community-based social services through local planning, delivery, and evaluation.
Join the Practice Fair
A dedicated conference session to enable registered organisations to present their projects and initiatives to all the conference delegates. Contact Francesco Capuani to find out how you can get involved.
You can still submit your proposal to present at ESSC 2024 until 27 November 2023 for proposals submitted in French, Spanish, German, Italian and 1 December 2023 for proposals submitted in English. Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your innovative projects and ideas to an international audience!
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Find out how your organisation could become a conference partner, opening up numerous possibilities for brand visibility.
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European Social Services Conference 2024 Highlights
Public social services are facing a significant number of challenges in relation to increasing social demands and expectations. Digital and technology innovation are key in supporting public authorities to undertake large
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Highlights from ESSC 2023
Public social services are facing a significant number of challenges in relation to increasing social demands and expectations. Digital and technology innovation are key in supporting public authorities to undertake large
PODCAST
ESN joined Ana Millán Huerta, Head of Digital Transformation, Social Services Institute – Barcelona City Council and Geoff Mulgan, Professor at University College London to discuss the role of technology in advancing social services. Listen the podcast here.
How to register
Register by 6 June to join us to discuss the latest innovations in social care policy and share your experiences in delivering support to vulnerable communities.
CONFERENCE BURSARY PROGRAMME
Find out about support to participate through our conference bursary programme.
Join the Practice Fair
A dedicated conference session to enable registered organisations to present their projects and initiatives to all the conference delegates. Contact Francesco Capuani to find out how you can get involved.
BECOME OUR PARTNER
Working on digitalisation and technology for social services? Supporting public authorities in their digitalisation journey? Have projects and/or solutions to improve the quality of social service delivery? If you answer Yes to any of these questions, we want to hear from you. Get in touch!
Supporting Decision-Making and System Transformation
Public social services are facing a significant number of challenges in relation to increasing social demands and expectations. Digital and technology innovation are key in supporting public authorities to undertake large transformation programmes leading to organisational change impacting administrations, professionals and people using social services.
Digital and Technology Innovation in Children and Young People’s Social Services
How has digitalisation impacted support for children and young people? What are the main areas of focus for social services?
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