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Sussex Kindness Conference 2026
Join us in person as we bring together researchers, practitioners and changemakers to explore how kindness can shape healthier communities, stronger organisations and meaningful social impact.
Tuesday 16 June, 10.30am–3pm
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sussex-kindness-conference-2026-tickets-1985389643870?aff=oddtdtcreator
Event description
Kindness isn’t just "soft" — it’s strategic. It builds connection, strengthens communities, fuels innovation, and transforms the way we work. Organisations are made of people, and when people thrive, it enables productivity and profitability to follow!
Supported by Kindly of Brighton,we are delighted to welcome you to the first‑ever conferencetailored to exploring howkindness can drive powerful, practical, cross‑sector collaborationbetween academia, business, and organisations.
Why attend?
- Discover how kindness‑led approaches create significant impact across business, healthcare, education, public services, law, sustainability, and more.
- Be inspired by leaders in the marketplace who are exploring kindness as a strategic asset in their mission, and learn from their experiences about how this theme fosters a thriving and empowered workplace culture(e.g.Shiv Misra- Founder of Kindly of Brighton, Graham Allcott (author )-The quiet power of kindness in the workplace, etc).
- Hear from leading researchers affliated to the Sussex Centre for Research on Kindness; the UK’s only academic centre dedicated to the study of kindness.
- Explore partnership opportunities with the University of Sussex, including consultancy, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, and collaborative research.
- Connect with leaders, practitioners, and academics shaping the future of kinder workplaces and communities.
Who should come?
- Organisations that prioritise kindness as a core value, shaping their culture, decision‑making, and wider social impact
- Businesses seeking to explore innovative, evidence‑based solutions and access to academic expertise in kindness research and its related subjects
- Academics looking to apply their research in real‑world organisations
- Organisations aiming to embed kindness into culture, systems, products, or services
Register and get involved
Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to register early to secure your place NOW.
This event is free to attend; however, voluntary donations are warmly welcomed. Your support directly contributes to the vital work of theSussex Centre for ResearchonKindness, which relies significantly on philanthropic generosity.
You canmake a donation HERE (select ‘Sussex Centre for Research on Kindness’ as the designation).
Further details, including the full event outline, will be shared closer to the date.
For enquiries about the event or to express interest in getting involved—whether as a sponsor, or exhibitor—please contact:
Email: kindness@sussex.ac.uk
Attention: Nana Yankah, Partnerships Manager
Website: Sussex Centre for Research on Kindness : University of Sussex
Summer of Research 2026
This event is part of the Summer of Research 2026, a two‑week festival of researcher‑led talks, workshops and events celebrating the breadth and impact of research at the University of Sussex. The festival brings together researchers, students and professional services colleagues to share ideas, build connections and explore opportunities for future collaboration.
Find out about and sign up for other exciting events here!