Social value 2030: Where does the profession go next?

Social value has never been more important – or faced greater expectations. As leaders like Andy Burnham continue to champion social value, how do we ensure the public sector has the right voices, influencers and supporters to match his ambition?

As the sector organisations look to tackle skills shortages, economic inactivity, health inequalities, net zero and community resilience, social value professionals are increasingly being asked to help solve some of society's biggest challenges. Every day, they are creating impact across communities, often in small teams or as lone practitioners, stretching limited resources to deliver meaningful change.

So where does the profession go next?

This keynote panel marks the launch of the new National Social Value Leadership Network and brings together influential voices from across the public sector to explore the future of the profession. Together, we'll examine how social value can move from measurement to movement, from individual projects to place-based impact, and from isolated practice to a connected national community of leaders.