The Social Outcomes Conference 2024 will take place 5-6 September in Oxford, UK and online. Oxford attendance is curated by the Government Outcomes Lab team, with free virtual participation open to everyone. Please contact golab@bsg.ox.ac.uk with your questions about the Conference.
What are the dates for SOC24?
The Social Outcomes Conference 2024 will take place 5-6 September in Oxford, UK and online. For this year we’ll explore an overarching theme of "accountability, transparency, and trust in cross-sector partnerships".
Who’s coming and speaking at SOC24?
We are thrilled to be joined by speakers from around the world. Preview our curated programme here. Connect via our Linkedin and Twitter to keep up to date with the wider community attending SOC.
Is there an online component this year?
Our team is proud to offer a highly interactive online attendance, where you can watch live streams of our sessions. Attending online is free and open to everyone. Please share the registration page with your friends and colleagues.
Are there registration deadlines for SOC24?
No. However, we sell out of in-person places due to limited availability. So to ensure you get a place, please register early if you are planning to attend the Conference in Oxford.
Are there fees for attending?
Yes, delegate fees for Oxford attendance are structured in a way to run the conference affordably and sustainably. Delegate fees are usual practice for academic conferences, and we have the privilege of costing our tickets at the lower end of scale for conference fees.
To ensure accessibility and to accommodate individuals who may have limited funding or face travel challenges, we are pleased to offer the opportunity to participate in the sessions online at no cost.
We are able to offer a small number of free in-person tickets to UK public sector officials thanks to our partnership with the UK Government. Requests for these free tickets will need to include information on why the person wishes to attend the conference in person, and how attendance will benefit them and their them. This should be sent to golab@bsg.ox.ac.uk.
How do I plan for attending SOC24 in Oxford?
Please review our delegate information or contact us at golab@bsg.ox.ac.uk with any questions. We recommend arriving on Wednesday 4 September and departing on Saturday 7 September to allow for meeting fellow delegates beforehand at our annual Pub Quiz and attending our Closing Celebration & Remarks.
Will there be supplementary events?
We are excited to announce that for the first time we will be providing a programme of supplementary events alongside our Deep Dives, Big Picture sessions, and Keynote Talk.
Wednesday 4th September
Thursday 5th September
Friday 15th September
Other
When should I arrive in Oxford for the Conference?
For delegates traveling to the UK, we suggest arriving on Wednesday, 4 September and departing on Saturday 7 September. Please note:
How do I travel to Oxford and where should I stay?
This delegate information page contains details about traveling to and around Oxford and our recommendations for lodging. There are a variety of hotels and rentals in Oxford that we suggest booking as soon as possible.
What kind of meals are served at the Conference?
Several meals are included in the delegate fee for in-person tickets including lunch on Thursday and Friday, dinner on Thursday and a drinks reception and nibbles on Friday evening.
In most cases, we will also offer dairy free, gluten free, nut-free, and vegan options. Menu ingredients and allergens will be listed whenever possible.
In the spirit of the SOC, we hope you understand that while most dietary preferences will be addressed, there may be occasions where you will want to supplement your own meals. There are many wonderful pubs, restaurants, cafés, and well-stocked grocery stores throughout Oxford where you can purchase additional food supplies.
For any additional questions, who can I contact?
For media inquiries or additional questions please contact golab@bsg.ox.ac.uk.
What are the dates for SOC24?
The Social Outcomes Conference 2024 will take place 5-6 September in Oxford, UK and online. For this year we’ll explore an overarching theme of "accountability, transparency, and trust in cross-sector partnerships".
What is the virtual experience at SOC23?
Our team is proud to have the full conference in hybrid mode, as we did for the previous Social Outcomes Conference (SOC23). The conference will involve streaming the sessions online.
For SOC23, we were able to ensure that both online and offline audiences enjoyed meaningful engagement and, as such, we curate a highly interactive programme. As well as receiving Professor Mark Considine as keynote speaker, at SOC23 we hosted over 120 speakers from 27 countries, and we welcomed over a hundred of additional participants who joined us online and in-person at Oxford. We were blown away by the excellent quality of discussions over the two days.
If you are joining us online, you will receive the passcode to reveal the Zoom credentials in due course through registration on our registration page.
Who’s speaking at SOC24?
We are thrilled to be joined by speakers from around the world. Preview our curated programme here. Connect via our Linkedin and Twitter to keep up to date with the wider community attending SOC.
Are there registration deadlines for SOC24?
No. However, we sell out of in-person places due to limited availability.
What kind of technology do I need to participate?
For the best experience, we recommend making sure your laptop is compatible with Zoom. All of our sessions are run on through the Zoom platform.
Are there fees for attending?
Attending online is free and open to everyone. Please share registration page with your friends and colleagues dedicated to social progress. If you are joining us online, you will receive the passcode to reveal the Zoom credentials in due course through the registration link.
For any additional questions, who can I contact?
For media inquiries or additional questions please contact golab@bsg.ox.ac.uk.