First Timers Event 2026 (Free Event)

FIRST TIMERS WELCOME MEETING
Free to attend – registration required
Places are limited

Attending Impact! 2026 for the first time? Join us for this relaxed, informal welcome session designed to help you feel confident, connected and ready to make the most of your conference experience.

This short, friendly meeting takes place before the Emerging Speaker of the Year Semi-Final, making it the perfect way to arrive, settle in, and meet others before the evening events begin.

What is the First Timers Meeting?

This one-hour session is specifically for people attending Impact! for the first time. It’s an opportunity to understand how the conference works, who’s who, and how to get the most value from your time in Leeds.

There’s no pressure, no presentations — just practical guidance and warm introductions.

What to expect

• A friendly welcome from the PSA community
• Useful tips on navigating Impact! 2026
• Insight into what’s happening across the conference
• The chance to meet other first-time attendees
• A more relaxed start before the evening programme

Why attend?

• Arrive feeling prepared rather than overwhelmed
• Make connections early in a smaller, informal setting
• Ask questions you might not want to ask in a larger group
• Start your Impact! experience feeling included and confident

Event details

• Date: Thursday 17th April 2026
• Time: 16:15 – 17:15
• Venue: The Studio, Leeds
• Who: First-time Impact! attendees
• Cost: Free to attend (registration required)
• Capacity: Limited — advance booking essential

This session is free, but places are limited, so please register to secure your place.

A perfect warm-up before the Emerging Speaker of the Year 2026 Semi-Final, which follows at 17:15.