Connect: The National Youth Homelessness Conference

Meet our Speakers

We've gathered some of the top experts in the field to discuss this topic. With years of experience between them, they're well-equipped to offer invaluable insights and perspectives.

Georges .

Conference host, Centrepoint

Jade Hargreaves

Conference Host, Stepping Stone Projects

Seyi Obakin OBE

Chief Executive, Centrepoint

Shaun Bailey MP

Work and Pensions Committee Member, Conservative Party

Mims Davies MP

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Employment, The Department for Work and Pensions

Thangam Debbonaire MP

Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, Labour Party

Seema Malhotra MP

Shadow Minister for Employment, Labour Party

Matthew Gordon

Chief Executive, Spectra - delivery partner for the Care Leaver Covenant

Will Quince MP

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Welfare Delivery), Department for Work and Pensions

Mark Riddell MBE

National Implementation Adviser for Care Leavers, Department for Education

Lisa Waring

Head of Partnerships, Centrepoint

Talks

Opening plenary: Keeping young people safe

13 October 2020, 09:00 AM

Discussion and networking: What should the Government be doing to protect homeless young people during this time?

13 October 2020, 11:10 AM

Plenary session: Supporting young people’s futures

15 October 2020, 09:00 AM

From Care to where?

15 October 2020, 10:00 AM

Final plenary: In conversation with Shaun Bailey MP

15 October 2020, 11:00 AM

Government