05/10/2026
Birmingham ICC : Youth Zone & Skills Hub - Theatre
DofE at 70: Opportunity for every young person
Louie French MP (Conservative Party, Shadow DCMS Minister)
Saqib Bhatti MP (House of Commons, Shadow Minister for Education (Invited))
Mims Davies MP, (Shadow Secretary of State for Wales & Shadow Minister for Women (Invited))
Steve Kingstone (The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Executive Director of Strategy & Engagement)
For 70 years, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award has helped millions of young people build skills, confidence and community connections through volunteering, adventure and personal development. Join politicians, cross-sector leaders, young people and special guests to celebrate this legacy and explore how more young people can access meaningful enrichment opportunities. Drinks and refreshments to be served.
Birmingham ICC : Hall 10b
The Pride Reception
Join the LGBT+ Conservatives to their annual Pride Reception for evening of networking and celebrating. Past guests at this event include: Dr Ben Spencer, Emma Best, and Jamie Mulhall.
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 : Hall 8b
The War on Fun: Are Adult Freedoms Under Threat?
From a drink at the pub and a day at the races to the products adults choose to buy, everyday pleasures face an expanding web of tax and regulation. Measures intended to improve public health or raise revenue can carry wider consequences for consumer choice, personal responsibility and business. We will consider policies affecting alcohol, tobacco, gambling, hospitality and the high street – and ask how the Tories can protect individual freedom.
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.
Birmingham ICC : Castle Lane Theatre
The Power of the Voluntary Party
A look at the power of the voluntary party to shape the future of Westminster and beyond!
Hyatt Regency Birmingham : Scherzo
Conservative Friends of Pakistan Reception
Kevin Hollinrake MP (Conservative Party, Chairman of the Conservative Party (Invited))
Rt Hon Wendy Morton MP (The Conservative Party , Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs (Invited))
Mims Davies MP (The Conservative Party, Shadow Secretary of State for Wales (Invited))
Saqib Bhatti MP (House of Commons, Shadow Minister for Education (Invited))
Richard Fuller MP (Conservative Party, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury (Invited))
Rt Hon Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP (Chingford and Woodford Green, Member of Parliament (Invited))
The Rt Hon Richard Holden MP (Member of Parliament, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport (Invited))
Lord Choudrey CBE SI Pk & CFoP Board invite you to a Drinks Reception at the Conservative Party Conference to celebrate British Pakistani contributions & the Party’s pro-business legacy. Rooted in economic liberalism, deregulation & personal responsibility, we invite business leaders, Shadow Ministers, MPs & Peers to champion growth & build a stronger Britain.