APIC2026 – Afrikindness Parenting & Inclusion Conference
a leading Parent conference in the UK bringing together parents, carers, educators, professionals, local authorities, and community leaders to improve outcomes for children and young people.
About APIC2026
Originally launched in 2025, APIC was created to provide a powerful platform for families and professionals to come together and address key challenges in parenting support, autism support, ADHD support, neurodiversity, safeguarding, mental health, and culturally responsive education and care.
Now in its second year, APIC2026 continues to offer a safe, inclusive, and practical space for families navigating:
- Parenting and Youth challenges
- Safeguarding and early intervention.
- Autism and ADHD diagnosis and support
- SEND education and EHCP processes
- Behavioural challenges and parenting support
- Mental health and emotional wellbeing.
- Cultural identity, race, and inclusion in services
Join APIC2026
Through expert keynote speakers, SEND workshops, lived experience panels, youth voice sessions, youth career workshop and a community exhibition, APIC2026 connects families directly with professionals and services that can provide real support and solutions.
This is more than a conference—it is a parent event designed to help parents access information, ask questions, and build confidence in navigating education, health, and social care systems.
Join APIC2026 for expert Parenting & safeguarding support, SEND, autism support for families in the UK.
Beyond Assumptions 2.0: Reimagining Parenting, Youth Voice & Professional Practice
What to Expect
- Expert keynote speakers and panel discussions
- Parenting and family support workshops
- Youth employability and career development workshops
- SEND, autism, and ADHD guidance
- Neurodiversity and mental health awareness
- Safeguarding and youth wellbeing discussions
- One-to-one support opportunities
- Community exhibition and business showcase
- Resources, information, and practical tools for families
3 days of powerful conversations
Inspiring speakers, Interactive workshops, Young People’s engagement, Exhibitions and Road show, Real community dialogue & Support, Free Giveaways and Deals for Children
Parent
Conference
24th October
9am - 4pm
Leeds
Youth Employability Workshop
24th October
9am - 4pm
Leeds
Exhibition & Business Roadshow
28th October
11am - 4pm
Leeds
Parent Neurodiversity Virtual Summit
7th November
12pm - 6pm
Online
Inspiring speakers, Interactive workshops, Young People’s engagement, Exhibitions and Road show, Real community dialogue & Support, Free Giveaways and Deals for Children
