The Embassy Consular Conference & Awards aims to help consuls help their citizens. It examines the challenges facing consular, visa, passport, welfare, immigration, legal and police liaison officers and explores ways to meet these challenges. Now in its ninth year, attracting 150 consuls from 80+ missions, the conference is a chance to understand policy and procedure and share best practice with fellow consuls and experts.
The conference will include a Keynote Address from the Minister for Migration and Citizenship Seema Malhotra MP and will conclude with a keynote address from the Director of Consular and Crisis at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, followed by the presentation of the Consul of the Year Award for 2024, recognising the exemplary work of consuls in serving their citizens.
The event is free to attend for staff at consulates and diplomatic missions but registration is essential. Kindly complete the form below by Monday 11 November at 18.00
Agenda
13.15-14.00: Registration, Consular Services Exhibition and Networking Coffee
14.00-14.05: Welcome
14.05-14.20: Session I – Borders & Migration
Opening Keynote Address with the Home Office Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Seema Malhotra MP
14.20-15.00: Networking, Consular Services Exhibition, Voting for Consul of the Year
15.00-15.55: Session II – Marriage & Migration
Recognition of Foreign Marriages, Sham Marriages, Forced Marriage, Domestic Violence and Migrant Spouses
15.55-16.25: Networking, Consular Services Exhibition, Voting for Consul of the Year
16.25-17.20: Session III – Consular Emergencies
Consular Notification, Emergency services procedures followed during a consular crisis, family liaison with consuls and families of victims
17.20-17.45: Networking, Pre-Awards Champagne Reception & Voting
17.45–17.55: Closing Keynote Address
FCDO Director of Consular and Crisis, Sarah Taylor
17.55-18.25: Presentation of Regional Consuls of the Year
18.25-18.30: Announcement of Consul of the Year 2024
18.30-19.00: Networking Reception
This form is now closed for submissions.
