The UK’s flagship event for activity providers, care teams, sector leaders and partners. A full day of learning, connection and inspiration culminating in the Gala Dinner and National Activity Awards Ceremony.
The work of activity provision often happens in isolation – one practitioner in a care home, a small team in a day centre, a single advisory voice in a large service. The National Activity Conference exists to break that isolation, just once a year, and bring everyone into the same room.
It’s where the sector’s latest thinking is shared before it’s published, where the year’s national campaign is launched, where peers become collaborators, and where the National Activity Awards put the spotlight on the people whose work changes lives.
Whatever stage of your career you’re at, this is the day worth keeping clear.
Real examples of innovative and impactful activity provision from services across the UK.
Insights to strengthen confidence and inform practice – often shared before publication.
Tools and inspiration you can take back into your setting and use immediately.
Hear from those shaping the future of activity provision – academics, regulators, sector leaders.
Opportunities to reflect, question and collaborate with peers throughout the day.
Global perspectives from international contributors, sharing learning and innovation from beyond the UK.
Each year, the National Activity Conference is where NAPA’s national campaign for the year ahead is officially launched. Past launches have included Year of Belonging (2024), Year of Musical Expression (2025), Year of Culture (2026), and most recently Year of the Great Outdoors (2027).
Delegates are the first to engage with the new campaign – shaping its early direction, exploring its themes, and bringing it back into their services from day one.
The conference concludes with the Gala Dinner and National Activity Awards Ceremony – the evening when the sector comes together to celebrate innovation, dedication and outstanding contributions from Activity Providers across the UK.
Great food, entertainment and recognition: it’s a fitting celebration of the people who make a difference every day. Finalists and their guests are invited to attend, with discounted tickets available to NAPA members.
The NAPA Conference brings together activity providers, care teams, leaders and sector partners from across the UK for a day of learning, connection and inspiration. It’s a unique opportunity to showcase your organisation to a highly engaged audience passionate about improving the lives of the people they support.
We offer a range of sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities – providing valuable visibility, meaningful conversations and the chance to build lasting relationships within the care sector. Our exhibitor area sits at the heart of the conference, ensuring regular opportunities for delegates to engage with partners throughout the day.
Tickets for the 2027 conference are now on sale via Ticket Tailor.
