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 11th year, attracting 180 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 of State for Border Security and Asylum Rt Hon Anna Turley MP and will conclude with the presentation of the Consul of the Year Award for 2026, 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 02 November at 18.00.
Agenda
Consular Conference
13.15-14.00: Registration, Networking Refreshments and Consular Services Exhibition
14.00-14.05: Welcome
14.05-15.05: Session 1 – International Families – Domestic Violence in Migrant Communities
15.05-15.45: Networking Refreshments & Consular Services Exhibition
15.45-16.15: Session II – Borders & Migration – Keynote Address from Rt Hon Anna Turley, Minister for Border Security and Asylum
16.15-16.45: Networking Refreshments & Consular Services Exhibition
16.45-17.40: Session III – Consular Assistance – Assisting Migrant Victims
Consul of the Year Awards 2026
17:45-18.30:VIP Arrivals & Reception Drinks
18.30-18.40: Keynote Address
18.40-19.10: Regional Consul of the Year Awards
19.10-19.20: Presentation of Consul of the Year
19:30: Event Close
