The Professional Services Staff Conference will be returning in the Autumn term! We look forward to seeing you at this year's event taking place on Thursday, 5th November, 2026!
The 2026 Professional Services Staff (PSS) Conference focuses on Evolving Together- Learning through change.
12:00pm -1:00pm - Lunch
1:20-2:20pm:
Keynote Speaker- Jo Salter
We are thrilled to welcome Dr Jo Salter MBE, Britain's first female fast jet pilot, as our keynote speaker. Drawing on her experiences in the Royal Air Force and subsequent leadership and consultancy roles (talk about a squiggly career), Dr Salter will share powerful insights on leadership, resilience, teamwork, and thriving through change. Her remarkable journey offers an inspiring example of how individuals and organisations can embrace challenge as an opportunity for growth and development.
2:30pm- 4:00pm – Breakout sessions
RADA- Thriving through change masterclass
Run by the brilliant Tariq Jordan, Writer, Artist, and RADA Practitioner, this signature workshop from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art will use performance techniques, body and breath work, and cognitive behavioural exploration to help you explore how to communicate with greater impact.
LSE Career Panel
A session delivered by LSE colleagues sharing expertise, insight, and career development experience relevant to professional services. This session celebrates internal talent and creates space for peer-to-peer learning
Meditation & Grounding Workshop
An immersive meditation experience aimed at stress relief, grounding and wellbeing for staff. Run by our in-house yoga and meditation expert, Avinash Mandalia.
Art for Oneself- Guided Oil Pastel drawing
A guided oil pastel painting workshop, where colleagues learned to draw with having the opportunity to network and create something meaningful together with fellow colleagues!
Get a taste of last year's conference from the photos below:
