The Social Outcomes Conference 2025 will take place 4-5 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 SOC25?
The Social Outcomes Conference 2024 will take place 4-5 September in Oxford, UK and online. For this year we’ll explore an overarching theme of "institutionalising outcomes and impact: partnerships for systemic change".
Who’s coming and speaking at SOC25?
We are thrilled to be joined by speakers from around the world. We will be sharing our curated programme in due course. Connect via our Linkedin 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.
Are there registration deadlines for SOC25?
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.
How do I plan for attending SOC25 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.
When should I arrive in Oxford for the Conference?
For delegates traveling to the UK, we suggest arriving on Wednesday, 3 September and departing on Saturday 6 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.
Will there be photography and filming during the conference?
There will be photographers taking pictures and filming during both days of the conference. You may ask the photographer not to take your picture if you would prefer not to be photographed. You can also write to golab@bsg.ox.ac.uk about this and we will help you.
This may also be an issue as individuals take photos with their camera phones for social media purposes. Please speak up if you have concerns. Finally, if you would prefer not to be filmed by the videographer, you can do one or both of these things: sit at the conference in a place where the video camera is pointing at your back, and/or sit in the seats near the video camera so that it will not capture your image.
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 SOC25?
The Social Outcomes Conference 2024 will take place 4-5 September in Oxford, UK and online. For this year we’ll explore an overarching theme of "institutionalising outcomes and impact: partnerships for systemic change"..
What is the virtual experience at SOC25?
Our team is proud to have the full conference in hybrid mode, as we did for the previous Social Outcomes Conference (SOC24). The conference will involve streaming the sessions online.
For SOC24, 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 Tina Nabatchi as keynote speaker, at SOC24 we hosted over 100 speakers from 27 countries, and we welcomed hundreds of participants who joined us online and in-person at Oxford. We were blown away by the excellent quality of discussions over the two days.
Who’s speaking at SOC25?
We are thrilled to be joined by speakers from around the world. We will be sharing our curated programme in due course. Connect via our Linkedin to keep up to date with the wider community attending SOC.
Are there registration deadlines for SOC25?
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. If you are joining us online, you will receive the passcode to reveal the Zoom credentials in due course through the registration link.
Will the sessions be recorded?
All sessions of the Social Outcomes Conference that are streamed online are recorded and recordings will be distributed online after the session. Please be aware that by joining the session online, you consent to these conditions.
For any additional questions, who can I contact?
For media inquiries or additional questions please contact golab@bsg.ox.ac.uk.