Festival of Trusteeship 2026

An online week of inspiring discussions, practical tools and bold ideas to reimagine trusteeship.

• ‍9th– 13th November 2026
• Part of Trustees' Week
• 15 sessions over 5 days. One Festival pass. Sessions run at scheduled times from Monday to Friday. Attend as many or as few as you like.

Eastside People are proud to bring you the 2026 Festival of Trusteeship; a week-long celebration exploring the future of trusteeship and the people shaping it.

Join for five days of inspiring talks, panel discussions and engaging activities – all designed to reimagine trusteeship and strengthen the boards of tomorrow.

The programme will be announed in September but the keen beans among you can secure your super early weekly pass now.

Whether you're a seasoned trustee, new to governance, or simply curious, this is your chance to gain fresh insights, build your network, and leave inspired.

A weekly pass is the best value way to participate in the Festival. The pass gives you access to live attendance and recordings of all 15 events which are sent the week after the event.

What to expect:

• Daily sessions with expert speakers
• Live Q&As, real-world case studies, and practical tools for trustees
• Trustee topics covering diversity, youth voice, leadership, board dynamics, legal and more
• A supportive space to ask questions, challenge thinking and share trustee experiences
• Opportunities to connect with fellow trustees and changemakers

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your horizons and network with other trustees.

Let’s reimagine trusteeship together: braver boards, bolder decisions, better futures!