NSPA Annual Conference 2026

Stronger Together: Shaping the Future of Suicide Prevention

On the 21st October we came together with the suicide prevention community for a day of connection, learning, networking and debate. A huge thanks to everyone that joined us – speakers, workshop contributors and delegates alike!

Bringing the suicide prevention community together in a time of change

Suicide prevention is powered by people: Individuals, families, communities, organisations and networks who show up, listen, connect and keep pushing for change every day.

On Wednesday 21st October we came together with the suicide prevention community to talk about the future of suicide prevention in the context of an ever changing policy and practice landscape and a difficult environment for all of us working in this space. As national priorities evolve and responsibility moves across local, regional and national systems it is our responsibility as a community to keep people at the centre of progress.

Our aim was to bring together bring together a diversity of individuals and communities from across suicide prevention. Delegates included people with lived experience, practitioners, researchers, policymakers, community organisations and system leaders. There was a real sense of camaraderie and support in the room on the day. In talking about what the future of suicide prevention looks like, space was created for different ideas and thinking, as well as honest conversations about the challenges and things that need to change. Nearly two years since we last came together for conference, it felt really great to come together with colleagues to connect, learn from one another and share ideas.

We will be sharing a fuller write-up of the event shortly and making presentation slides and other conferences materials available for those unable to join us on the day. Check back here as we will be sharing post-event info on this page.

Thank you to everyone that contributed to the day and made the event what it was.

Programme information

You can take a look at the programme of speakers and breakout sessions that were covered via the link below.

Past events

Our annual conference has been a fixture in the suicide prevention calendar since 2015 and you can access the presentations and other resources from past events on our conference hub.