EVH Annual Conference 2026 “Building Agility Together”

Cumbernauld

Location: Glasgow Westerwood Hotel, Cumbernauld

Dates: Thursday 29 & Friday 30 October 2026

10 Good Reasons to Book Now!

1. Excellent value for money delegate cost that has your interests and budget challenges in mind.
2. A well-established conference with a solid reputation that has now been refreshed in content and format to meet the changing needs of delegates.
3. Conference sessions now suitable for all - governing body, managers and staff team members alike – group bookings from the same organisation are welcome.
4. Convenient end of week conference, with overnight Thursday and early finish on the Friday.  (Day delegate rates available if required.)
5. Hosted in well-respected 4-star Westerwood Hotel & Spa with high-quality food, refreshments and evening dinner provided by their new Head Chef.
6. Transport links to the hotel within easy reach for all, including a bookable bus service by EVH from Glasgow Queen Street station.
7. Free relaxing drinks reception for all evening delegates prior to dinner and entertainment on the Thursday.
8. Networking time available with a selection of exhibitors and guests.
9. Collegiate advantage of learning from other similar organisations who are taking part in the sessions to share their experiences and input.
10. And of course a first-class line up of speakers on the theme of “Building Agility Together”, learn on change and resilience for your organisation and yourself.

Speakers across the two days include:-

• Alexander Bell, Attention Intelligence: Unlocking People, Performance and Technology 
• Dr Munna Roy, Neuro-difference and the Workplace 
• Nikki Slowey, Building Better Work: Flexible Working in Practice 
• Rob Hosking, The Frontline Formula: How to Adapt Better Together 
• Kim Beattie, Finding the Future: The Case of the Changing Workforce 
• Ben Doherty, Employment Law Update with Focus on Less Discussed Implications of Recent Changes
• Emma Willey, Balancing Innovation, People and Safety in the Scottish Housing Sector
• Rachel Weiss, Menopause insights for an Agile Workforce 
• Dr Alison Edgar MBE, Agility through Ownership; Flip the Fear of Change Into Practical Action 

We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be another inspiring, informative, and enjoyable EVH Annual Conference together.

Conference Package Pricing (member rates):

Single room: £660 per person 

Double/Twin room: £600 per person 

Flexibility of Day Delegate option available on request.

With less than a month to go, secure your places now by visiting www.evh.org.uk or emailing Events@evh.org.uk