No Cliff Edges: Pathways to Adulthood, Connection and Opportunity
Tuesday 6 October
Stirling Court Hotel
Workshop proposals
We are inviting conference contributions from practitioners, policymakers, researchers and care experienced young people who want to share:
Good practice and relational approaches
Innovative or emerging projects
Practice-based learning and reflections
Research that informs better pathways into adulthood
Creative work that explores connection, identity and belonging
We are particularly interested in work that shows what is possible when we move beyond systems and focus on people, relationships and continuity.
We welcome submissions that explore:
Pathways into adulthood
Relationships that last
Stability, security and opportunity
Voice, rights and participation
Workforce and practice
Creative and expressive approaches
We strongly encourage interactive and participatory approaches, rather than traditional presentation-only formats.
Please email your proposal to info@staf.scot by close of play this Friday 17 July.
For full details on submitting a proposal, visit our website.
Conference theme
In a landscape where services and systems are increasingly pressured and complex, relationships remain one of our most powerful tools for change. For care experienced young people and for those who work alongside them, it is the quality of relationships, continuity of support and sense of belonging that play a vital part in shaping the journey into adulthood.
This conference creates a shared space to explore how we best support this journey. This year’s conference builds on our summit series to focus on what it takes to support real pathways into adulthood.
Since they were a huge hit in 2025, we will again be hosting workshops from a range of our members and project partners. And we will of course be showcasing all the latest from our Staf projects.
Early bird tickets
You can now get your hands on discounted early bird tickets - for both Staf members and non-members. It's always a sellout, so grab your early bird tickets now. As always, our members benefit from further discounted rates, plus we offer a group booking discount. Just click to see all your ticket options.
Exhibition opportunities
We will have a range of partners attending with information and exhibition stands. We invite you to get in touch if you would like to exhibit at our conference or sponsor the event. Explore the available opportunities in our guide or email bookings@staf.scot to discuss bespoke options for your organisation.
