19th June 2026

Cardiff and Vale Regional Partnership Board Conference 2026

Welcome from the Chair

Welcome to the Cardiff and Vale Regional Partnership Board Conference 2026.

As Chair of the Cardiff and Vale Regional Partnership Board, I am delighted to welcome you to our annual conference and I am very much looking forward to joining colleagues, partners, citizens and stakeholders from across our region on 19 June.

This conference provides a valuable opportunity for us to come together to celebrate achievements, share learning and explore how we can continue to strengthen partnership working to improve outcomes for people across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Bringing together representatives from health, social care, housing, the third sector and our communities, the day reflects our shared commitment to working collaboratively to meet the needs of citizens now and in the future.

The programme showcases the breadth of work taking place across our partnership and offers opportunities to hear from inspiring speakers, participate in workshops, connect with colleagues and learn more about the innovative work being delivered across our region. Whether through discussions on integrated community care, neurodiversity, the first 1,000 days or system leadership, I hope the day will encourage new ideas, strengthen relationships and inspire future collaboration.

I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the planning of the conference, including our speakers, workshop facilitators, marketplace exhibitors and award nominees. Your dedication and commitment continue to make a positive difference to the lives of people across Cardiff and the Vale.I encourage you to make the most of the opportunities throughout the day – visit the marketplace, engage in conversations, share your experiences and join us in recognising the outstanding contributions being made through partnership working across our region.

Thank you for being part of this year’s conference. I hope you find the day informative, inspiring and enjoyable, and I look forward to meeting many of you throughout the event.

Sam Austin
Chair
Cardiff and Vale Regional Partnership Board

Venue Information

Location

All Nations Centre

Address

All Nations Centre
Sachville Avenue
Cardiff
CF14 3NY

Parking

• Free on-site parking
• Overflow parking information

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible venue
• Accessible toilets
• Hearing loop facilities
• Quiet spaces available

Registration

• Opens from 10:00am
• Marketplace set up from 8.00-9.30am

Refreshments and Lunch provided

Agenda and Plans

Keynote Speakers

Our conference speakers bring together a wealth of experience from across health, social care, the third sector and local communities. Through their stories, knowledge and lived experience, they will inspire us to think differently, work together and continue building stronger partnerships for the future.

Kate Young

Director

All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers

Biography

Sam Austin

Chair

Cardiff and Vale Regional Partnership Board

Biography

Workshops

All attendees had the option to choose two workshops from the below, the workshops will run twice, once during the morning and once during the afternoon, each attendees allocated workshops are indicated on their lanyards with the below colour coding, in order of attendance.

Marketplace

The Marketplace will be a vibrant, interactive space showcasing real-world examples of partnership work across five themed zones:

🔸 Starting Well 
Spotlighting early years and youth initiatives, including school-based health and wellbeing programmes and integrated family support.

🔸 Living Well 
Highlighting community connectors, mental health support, and the use of arts and culture to improve wellbeing.

🔸 Ageing Well 
Focused on falls prevention, dementia-friendly communities, and proactive care planning.

🔸 Enablers 
Presenting digital tools, workforce development strategies, and system integration innovations.

Each area is designed to reflect local service models, spark conversations, and encourage visitors to explore links with the regional Area Plan. Delegates will be invited to interact with facilitators, pick up resources, and share their own feedback and ideas on how to shape the next phase of work.

Some of the contributors to the marketplace include:

Starting Well

• Llamau
• Cardiff Council
• Platfform
• Cardiff Young Carers Service
• Ty Hafan Childrens Hopice
• ProMo Cymru
• AP Cymru

Living Well

• Shine Together
• Cardiff CAN
• ND Community Connectors
• National Neurodivergence Team
• Co-Production Network for Wales
• Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan VAWDASV
• Action for Children, Women and Girls Together Project
• Combined LD stand
• Combined UPC IAA stand

Ageing Well

• Mental Health Matters Wales
• Combined Dementia Services stand
• Care and Repair
• Combined Live Well, Age Well stand

Cross Cutting/Enablers

• CAVRPB Capital Team
• Digital Care Region
• Population Needs Assessment stand
• Dragon’s Heart Institute
• Warm Wales
• C3SC/GVS

Q & A Panel with Senior Leaders

Ask the Panel

Our Q&A Panel provides an opportunity to hear directly from leaders and partners from across the Cardiff and Vale system, offering their perspectives on the themes discussed throughout the day and answering questions from delegates.

We encourage attendees to get involved by submitting questions in advance of the conference or by using Mentimeter during a short window at the start of the day. Questions can relate to any aspect of the conference programme, partnership working, integrated care and support, or future priorities for Cardiff and the Vale.

The panel discussion will provide an open forum for reflection, challenge and shared learning, helping to continue the conversation beyond the conference sessions and workshops.

Panellists

Cllr. Ash Lister – Panel Chair

Deputy Chair, Cardiff and Vale Regional Partnership Board
Cabinet Member for Children and Families, Cardiff Council

Councillor Ash Lister serves as the Cabinet Member for Children and Families at Cardiff Council, where he leads on key initiatives to enhance children’s services and tackle poverty. As Deputy Chair of the Cardiff and Vale Regional Partnership Board, he plays a pivotal role in fostering collaboration across health, social care, and third-sector organisations to improve outcomes for children and families in the region .

A passionate advocate for children’s rights and well-being, Cllr Lister has been instrumental in developing strategies that prioritise early intervention, emotional health, and inclusive support services. Working with others in the Council leadership, he has contributed to Cardiff’s recognition as the UK’s first Child Friendly City, reflecting a commitment to ensuring that children’s voices are central to policy and service development .

Sam Austin

Chair

Cardiff and Vale Regional Partnership Board

Sarah McGill

Corporate Director of People & Communities

Cardiff Council

Lance Carver

Director of Social Services

Vale of Glamorgan Council

Emma Cooke

Executive Director of Allied Health Professionals, Health Scientists and Community Services Development

Cardiff and Vale UHB

Christine Boston

Chief Executive Officer

Glamorgan Voluntary Services

Kate Young

Director

All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers

Celebrating Partnership Awards

As part of our conference, we are proud to celebrate the people, teams and partnerships who are making a real difference across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

Our Conference Awards recognise outstanding contributions to integrated health, social care and wellbeing, highlighting innovation, collaboration and commitment to improving outcomes for citizens. The awards provide an opportunity to showcase inspiring examples of partnership working and to recognise those who go above and beyond in supporting individuals, families and communities.

Award winners will be announced during the conference, where we will come together to celebrate success, share learning and recognise the achievements that are helping to shape services for the future. The categories are: