06/10/2026
Birmingham ICC : Sir David Amess Theatre
What's happening to young men and boys' education?
Lord Michael Farmer (House of Lords, Life Peer)
Matthew Barber (Conservative Party, Police and Crimes Commissioner for Thames Valley)
Peter Hyman (Boys' Education Commission, Chair)
Chaired by Mark Brooks OBE (Centre for Policy Research on Men and Boys, Director of Policy)
From boys’ lack of attainment to high numbers of young male NEETs; high school exclusions to concerns about boys’ engagement; these are just some issues facing young men and boys. This panel discussion with Conservative parliamentarians and experts will explore the policies needed to address these challenges, including the UK's first ever Boys' Education Commission.
Birmingham ICC : Sir David Amess Theatre
What's happening to men and boys' health?
Dr Luke Evans MP (The Conservative Party, Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary (Health and Social Care) (Invited))
Lord Roger Evans (The Conservative Party, House of Lords)
Emma Best AM (City Hall Conservatives, Deputy Leader)
Chaired by Mark Brooks OBE (Centre for Policy Research on Men and Boys, Director of Policy)
Steve Brine (n/a (Invited))
Amy OConnor (n/a (Invited))
From record rates of male suicide, obesity and alcohol deaths to large gaps in life expectancy based on where you live and work; these are just some of the health issues facing men. This panel discussion with leading Conservative parliamentarians and experts will discuss the impact of the men's health strategy and what more policies are needed to address these challenges.