Thriving Survivors Annual Conference 2025
Theme: Lived Experience Around the World
Date: Thursday, 20th November 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (UK Time)
Location: Online via Zoom
Join us for the Thriving Survivors Annual Conference 2025, a powerful international gathering that celebrates the strength, insight, and leadership of those with lived and living experiences. This year’s theme, Lived Experience Around the World, marks the beginning of a global journey that will culminate in our 2026 International Tour and Thriving Survivors 10th Anniversary celebrations.
As a lived experience-led and delivered organisation, Thriving Survivors is proud to centre the voices of survivors and individuals with lived experience in everything we do. This conference will bring together speakers, workshop hosts, and attendees from across the globe to share knowledge, inspire change, and build a stronger, more connected international community.
What to Expect
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Panel Discussions featuring international voices and thought leaders in lived experience-led work
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Interactive Workshops designed and delivered by people with lived and living experience from diverse backgrounds
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Opportunities to connect with peers, practitioners, and advocates from around the world
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Exclusive Launch of the 2026 International Tour
Whether you are a survivor, professional, academic, or ally, this event offers a unique opportunity to learn, reflect, and contribute to a growing global movement.
Why Attend?
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Be part of a truly inclusive and empowering event
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Gain insights into lived experience-led practices from different cultural and regional perspectives
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Contribute to shaping the future of survivor-led initiatives worldwide
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Celebrate the resilience and innovation of lived experience communities
Tickets:
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Super Early Bird: £49 (until 1st July)
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Early Bird: £69 (2nd July – 31th August)
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Standard Price: £89 (from 1st September 2025 onwards)
Spaces are limited – secure your place early and be part of this inspiring global event.
Call for Abstracts – Now Open!
Thriving Survivors is a lived experience-led and delivered organisation dedicated to amplifying the voices of those with lived and living experience. We actively recruit and collaborate with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences to ensure our work is inclusive, representative, and impactful.
As part of our 2025 Annual Conference, we are inviting workshop proposals and speaker submissions from across the globe. This is your opportunity to share your story, your work, or your insights with an international audience.
We are particularly seeking:
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Speakers and workshop hosts from as many different countries and regions as possible
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People with any type of lived or living experience – all experiences are valid and will be considered
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Engaging, reflective, or interactive workshop formats that encourage participation and learning
Whether you are a survivor, practitioner, advocate, researcher, or community leader, we want to hear from you. Your voice matters, and your contribution can help shape a global conversation on healing, empowerment, and change.
