Rural Conference 2026

02 Aug 2026

Rural Access to Health and Care Services: Addressing Inequalities, Improving Wellbeing

Thursday 17 September 2026 | 10:00am–12:00pm | Online How can we ensure people living in rural communities have fair access to the health, care and wellbeing support they need? Join...

01 Aug 2026

Rural Economy and Regeneration: Supporting Growth in Rural Communities

Monday 14 September 2026 | 1:30pm–3:30pm | Online How can rural businesses, communities and local economies be supported to innovate, grow and thrive? And how can policy and investment respond...

01 Aug 2026

Rural Affordable Housing and Planning: Join the Conversation

Tuesday 15 September 2026 | 10:00am–12:00pm | Online How can rural communities secure the affordable homes they need, and how can the planning system support sustainable rural growth? Join the...

24 Jul 2026

Meet the 2026 Conference Speakers

Meet The 2026 Conference Speakers Discover the experts, policymakers and practitioners sharing their knowledge at this year’s National Rural Conference. New speakers, biographies and session details are being added regularly,...