The government’s annual, cross-department learning event, attracting thousands of civil servants to learn, network and share best practice, will take place in June and July, across six venues.

Senior leaders from the civil service, parliament and the public and private sector will be talking about their experiences, sharing knowledge and taking questions.

Learning activities will include:

• one-to-one mentoring sessions
• networking events
• Q&A opportunities with the head of civil service and the CEO
• bitesize professions sessions
• civil service, public and private sector exhibitors
• keynote addresses from permanent secretaries and senior leaders
• workshops and seminars for all grades and disciplines

The 2018 dates and locations are: 

• Thursday 7 June 2018: SEC Centre, Glasgow
• Wednesday 13 June 2018: NEC, Birmingham
• Wednesday 27 June 2018: Winter Gardens, Blackpool
• Thursday 5 July 2018: City Hall, Cardiff
• Thursday 12 July 2018: St James’ Park, Newcastle
• Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 July 2018: QEII Centre, London

Find out more: Civil Service Live, register, and follow  @UKCivilService