The Embassy Consular Conference 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 10th 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 Mike Tapp MP and will conclude with the presentation of the Consul of the Year Award for 2025, 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 3 November at 18.00
Agenda
13.15-14.00 – Registration, Coffee & Networking
14.00-14.05 – Welcome
14.05-14.30 – Session I – Borders and Migration
Keynote Address by the Minister for Migration and Citizenship, Mike Tapp MP
14.30-15.10 – Consular Services Exhibition, Coffee, Networking
15.10-16.05: Session II – International Families
Cross Border Child Protection
16.05-16.35 – Consular Exhibition, Coffee, Networking
16.35-17.30: SESSION III – Detention & Deportation
Policy and Procedure on the detention and removal of foreign national offenders and irregular migrants
17.30-17.45– Comfort Break
17.45-17.55 – Closing Keynote
17.55-18.25 – Presentation of Regional Consuls of the Year
18.25-18.30 – Announcement of Consul of the Year for 2025
18.30-19.00 – Networking Reception
