We're delighted to announce that the BASE 2023 Conference, will take place in Leicester 14th-15th November at Mercure's The Grand.
Building upon the amazing energy of our 2022 conference, we will continue to celebrate the amazing work that is happening across our BASE community, share best practice and learn together.
What to expect in 2023
+ The Mercure Hotel Leicesters are committed to being an Inclusive and Disability Confident Employer and will be providing up to six weeks of work experience for local people, as we work towards the conference in November.
+ There'll be more space for networking, with a dedicated exhibition and networking space, there will be a charge for exhibitors but we have tried to keep the cost down for our members, meaning that members booking a delegate place can also have an exhibtion space for an extra £150 .
+ By popular request, the marketplace will be returning! This is a marvelous opportunity for social enterprises and self-employed, disabled, neurodivergent and other disadvantaged groups in the Midlands region, to promote their enterprise and sell products to delegates
We are on a continuous journey to ensure the conference provides the greatest experience for all delegates, so please do let us know if you have any ideas for this years conference.
Delegate Prices
Member £300 + VAT
Workshop Presenter £240 +vat
Non-member £500 +vat
Exhibitor Prices
Non-members £650 + VAT includes 1 delegate place
Members £450+ VAT including 1 delegate place
Sponsorship
The principal 2023 conference sponsor is Inclusive Trading CIC, however we're still seeking further sponsors including for the BASE awards.
BASE Awards
We've refreshed the awards and added some new categories....
David Grainger Award : sponsored by Outshine Telephone Training
Large Employer of the Year- demonstrate leadership in the disability confident space.
Small/Micro Employer of the Year- demonstrate a commitment to Disability Inclusion
Job Coach of the Year- sponsored by EADS
Supported Employment Leader of the Year.
Small team of the Year - including start up and social enterprises.
Supported Employment Team of the Year.
Learner of the Year- who has used their learning to improve their practice, perhaps expand the category to include SET course & Internships Work
Innovation of the Year- a person or team, who has used innovation to drive quality or outcomes for their service.
Procurement Social Value Award- an organisation that can demonstrate how they have used social value to improve the employment outcomes for disabled people.
If you're interested in sponsoring the conference or the awards please contact us to discuss the available sponsorship options.