How to register
The European Social Services Conference is the largest annual forum for public social services professionals in Europe.
Join us to share your experience of integrating relationship building and technology in social services.
6 reasons to register for the 2025 European Social Services Conference:
Share
Contribute to the expertise of social services professionals on the frontline.
Learn
Join stimulating discussions on new research, ideas and practices.
Find out about latest technology trends
Hear ideas from our partners on how to transform public services in our Exhibition Area.
Get Inspired
Listen to inspiring speakers from European and national policymaking, academia, industry, third sector, the media, and people with care and social services experience.
Build Knowledge
Discuss with peers how to enhance personalisation and trust in the design and delivery of social services.
Expand Your Network
Connect with a diverse community of social services professionals, policymakers, researchers, and innovators from across Europe.
Super Early Bird Rates Available
Conference Bursary Programme
Are you a user or provider of social services? The European Social Network is offering a bursary programme to cover participation costs for eligible individuals. This initiative supports the active involvement of those with lived experiences or frontline roles in shaping social welfare policy and practice.
Interested? Learn more and apply early by visiting the Conference Bursary Programme page. Applications are considered on a rolling basis, and the deadline is 22 May 2025.
Visit the Innovation Zone
Discover the latest developments in social services and network with more than 600 colleagues from across Europe and beyond.
Discover the draft programme:
Over 3 days:
- 4 plenary and 4 thematic discussions with inspirational speakers at the cutting edge of social welfare policy and practice;
- 24 workshops for social service professionals to share their expertise and front-line experiences;
- 12 pitch project presentations at project forum;
- An innovation zone with the latest developments in social services;
- A forum for Nordic and European colleagues to discuss a key issue in social services.
| CONFERENCE FEE | ESN MEMBERS | NON-ESN MEMBERS |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | €660.00 | - |
| Public Organisations | - | €775.00 |
| Private Companies | - | €1 100.00 |
| NGOs/Voluntary Sector | - | €625.00 |
| Delegates from EU-14/neighbouring countries** EU-14 countries | €565.00 | €595.00 |
| Public and Third Sector Organisations from Denmark | - | €625.00 |
| Members from Denmark | €610.00 | - |
Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia. ** European Neighbouring countries: Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Egypt, Georgia, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Moldova, Morocco, North Macedonia, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, and Ukraine.