Join the DBS Annual Conference 2025

Registration is now open for the Disclosure and Barring Service’s (DBS) annual conference – a free event bringing together the safeguarding community to share expertise and drive better protection outcomes. 

This two-day virtual conference takes place on the 7th and 8th of October and will offer insights from leading safeguarding experts through keynote speeches, interactive workshops, panel discussions, fireside chats and live Q&A sessions.

Day one explores DBS strategy, emerging technology, and the future of safeguarding practice. Day two focuses on effective information sharing and how better collaboration strengthens safeguarding decisions. 

You’ll hear from notable speakers including Jess Phillips, Minister for Safeguarding, Dr Gillian Fairfield, DBS Chairman, and Jeff James, Chief Executive. DBS have also partnered with key organisations in the safeguarding space such as NSPCC Online Taskforce and Ann Craft Trust to deliver sessions around the importance of keeping both children and vulnerable adults safe online.  

This conference is open to anyone working in or interested in safeguarding, including professionals from statutory services, voluntary organisations, and partner agencies. 

For those who are unable to attend live or wish to revisit sessions, on-demand access to conference content will be available exclusively to registered stakeholders after the event. DBS recommends registering even if you cannot attend live, so that you can benefit from the full range of resources and sessions. 

Browse the full two-day agenda and then register your attendance on the DBS Virtual Conference 2025 page and follow DBS on LinkedIn for updates and additional event details.