Cardiff and Vale Regional Partnership Board Annual Conference
16th May 2025
Welcome to the Cardiff and Vale Regional Partnership Board Annual Conference!
Join us on Fri, May 16, 2025 at Temple of Peace for a day filled with insightful discussions and networking opportunities. This in-person event will begin at 9:30 AM and bring together professionals from various sectors to celebrate best practice and achievements, collaborate and participate in setting the goals and vision of the Regional Partnership Board for the upcoming year.
Everyone is welcome, and especially our partner organisations, colleagues and service users. We are excited to host the event at the Temple of Peace, a wonderful space that truly reflects the values of the RPB.
The day consists of a variety of speakers, workshops and Q&A sessions and includes networking time, entertainment, and refreshments. The building is easily accessible and has nearby parking available.
Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with like-minded individuals and contribute to the improvement of our region’s services.
Key Information
The conference will take place in the Temple of Peace, Cardiff city centre.
King Edward VII Avenue Cardiff CF10 3AP
Paid parking is available adjacent to the venue and it is a fully accessible venue. Public transport links are also excellent with the venue being a short walk from Cathays Train Station.
Booking Links
Tickets for the conference are free, however, they are going fast!!! Book now to secure your place here via Eventbrite, or by scanning this QR code.
When booking your tickets you will have the option to book a breakout session of your choice, provide your dietary requirements for the wonderful refreshments on offer and also to nominate individuals or teams for the Conference Awards!!
Keynote Speakers
Charles Janczewski
Chair – Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Chair – Cardiff and Vale Regional Partnership Board
Dr David Fluck
Executive Medical Director – Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Panellists
Suzanne Rankin
Chief Executive Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Sarah McGill
Corporate Director of People and Communities Cardiff Council
Lance Carver
Director of Social Services
Vale of Glamorgan Council
Cllr. Ash Lister
Deputy Chair – Cardiff and Vale Regional Partnership Board
Sam Austin
Deputy Chair – Cardiff and Vale Regional Partnership Board
Contributor Details
We have an amazing selection of our partner organisations contributing to the day:
Breakout Sessions
- Jason Bennett – VOG Council
- Geraldine Johnson – C&V UHB
- Karen Pardy – C&V UHB
- Nicola Pitman – Cardiff Council
- Lisa Howells – Tuvida
- Daniel Crossland – C&V UHB
- Leanne Freeman – C&V UHB
- Rhys Davies – C&V UHB
- Brooke Clark – C&V UHB
- Sarah Hamilton – C&V UHB
- Libby Erin – C&V UHB
- Joanne Wilson – C&V UHB
- Lisa French – Innovate Trust
Marketplace Organisations
- Llamau
- Glamorgan Vol. Services
- C3SC
- Platfform
- YMCA Wales
- Taff Housing
- WAST
- Llais
- Alzheimers Society
- ACE – Action for Caerau and Ely
Marketplace Organisations
- Your Family Matters
- Action for Children
- Family Lives.
- Vale of Glamorgan Council
- Cardiff Council
- Cardiff and Vale UHB
- Tuvida
- Mental Health Matters Wales
- Age Connects Cardiff
Breakout Sessions
As part of the conference programme, delegates are invited to attend one of seven themed workshops, each showcasing a specific service or area of work funded through the Cardiff and Vale Regional Partnership Board (RPB).
These workshops provide an opportunity to explore innovative practice, hear directly from service providers and people with lived experience, and engage in meaningful conversations about how services can continue to evolve to meet the needs of our communities.
Each session will highlight the impact of partnership working across sectors and settings, demonstrate how RPB investment is delivering tangible outcomes, and open the floor for discussion around future priorities and areas for development.
Workshops will run concurrently, and spaces will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis on the day. Delegates are encouraged to choose the workshop most relevant to their role, interest, or area of work. Details of each workshop, including facilitators and focus areas, are provided in the following pages. Scroll the cards for full details.
The titles of the breakout sessions are below – please click the relevant button for a full description:
Joined up Capital Planning
The Cardiff and Vale Regional Partnership Board Awards
Recognising Excellence in Partnership Working
As part of this year’s conference, we’re proud to celebrate the outstanding individuals and teams who go above and beyond to support people and communities across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
The Cardiff and Vale RPB Conference Awards will shine a spotlight on the dedication, creativity, and compassion shown by those working across health, social care, the third sector, housing, and community services. Whether it’s a frontline worker making a difference every day, or a partnership project that’s transforming lives—this is your chance to say thank you.
You can nominate an individual or a team for an award in one (or more) of six categories, each designed to reflect the values and impact of partnership working across our region.
Award winners will be recognised during a special celebration segment of the conference—an opportunity to showcase their achievements in front of colleagues, leaders, and partners, and to highlight the difference they’re making.
The awards nomination categories are highlighted below!!
The Chair’s Award for Partnership
An outstanding example of partnership working to meet the needs of at last one priority population group at a regional level.
Empowering Local Communities Award
In recognition of an individual or service where a tangible difference to promoting independence and prevention has been achieved.
Co-production and Engagement Award
An outstanding example of co-production with at least one RPB priority population group to create tangible improvements in community-based care and support.
The Collaborative Working Award
Where two or more organisations or individuals from different professions / specialisms have come together to make a tangible improvement to delivering community-based care and support.
The Innovation Award
A superb example of where partners or individuals have developed a new way of doing things that has led to a step change in service delivery.
The Making a Difference Award
In recognition of a local business or individual who’s support for their community has demonstrated an outstanding, tangible and positive impact for local people who’s care and support is a priority for the RPB
