RRN Conference 2026 keynote programme now live!
July 17, 2026
The keynote speaker programme for this year’s Restraint Reduction Network Conference, Beyond the hold: restraint reduction through trauma informed systems, is now live!Â
We’re delighted to share this year’s line up of lived experience speakers, practice leaders and academic experts who will explore and share practical, evidence-based tools to help transform organisational culture and create environments where people’s safety is defined by belonging, rather than control and restraint. Â
Meet the speakersÂ
We are delighted to introduce some of our keynote speakers below. Â
- Rt Hon Sir Norman Lamb: Be More Human - the case for reform of our approach to mental distress and ill healthÂ
- Jo Harris: Reframing Lived Experience as Organisational Intelligence:  Exploring Ethical, Relational & Regenerative Systems Leadership Â
- Andy Northcott: The use of restrictive practice in the everyday care of people living with dementia in hospitalÂ
- Elly Chapple: The Power of a Pause: Remembering How to Be Human Â
Coming soonÂ
Look out for further speaker announcements and details of this year’s workshop programme soon. Many of our keynote speakers will also be delivering workshops, giving you an opportunity to dive deeper into topics and discussions with leaders in the field and experts by experience. Â
Secure your place to join us in Newcastle or online on 3-4 November. Â
RRN Member discountÂ
RRN members can take advantage of a 10% discount on conference prices.Â
Find out how you or your organisation can become an RRN member below.Â