Communicate, the UK’s leading annual conference for environmental communicators, is back from 17–19 November in Manchester, London, Bristol and online.
Explore the sessions for Communicate 2026: Breaking Barriers
Please note that sessions are still subject to scheduling changes
Manchester: Book tickets here (Tuesday 17 November) >
London: Book tickets here (Wednesday 18 November) >
Bristol: Book tickets here (Thursday 19 November) >
Online: Book tickets here (Tuesday 17 November–Thursday 19 November) >
Bursary ticket applications will launch later in the year – please join our mailing list to be the first to hear about these. Bursary ticket holders will also be invited to join us for the Networking Breakfast.
How does the sector move forward – faster, and together? Communicate is the annual conference for UK environmental communicators, bringing professionals from across the sector together annually since 2004. More than ever we need to work cross-sector, beyond political boundaries. We need to serve the broadest possible audiences and engage those who work alongside us, as well as those who disagree with us.
Communicate 2026 brings together the latest research, innovative approaches and inspirational voices. Join us for new thinking, practical takeaways, networking and connection, learning, debate, inspiration, and – as ever – a chance to work together on impact and shared purpose.
Keep an eye on our social media (LinkedIn, Instagram) and our Newsletter for announcements and updates about this year’s theme and programme. Connect with past and future delegates in the Communicate LinkedIn Group.
New for 2026 – online ticket packages
With an online ticket you can take part in the conference for all three days, and join live-streamed sessions from each city, as well as a programme of specially curated online-only sessions. You will now also receive access to all of the online session recordings after the conference ends, for two weeks. This is part of a package for online ticket holders only, and the recordings will not be made available publicly.
Venues, travel & accessibility
Find out more about the 2026 venues in central Manchester, London and Bristol on our Travel & Accessibility page
Communicate has been running since 2004, bringing together a diverse group of delegates each year to develop their skills, share best practice and debate latest issues in science communication, nature conservation and engaging people with the natural world.
It is hosted by the Natural History Consortium, in collaboration with our 13 partners: Avon Wildlife Trust, Bath and Northeast Somerset Council, BBC, Bristol City Council, Bristol Zoological Society, Defra, Forestry England, National Trust, Natural England, University of Bath, University of Bristol, University of the West of England, and WWT the charity for wetlands and wildlife.
