2021 is the 10th Anniversary of the Armed Forces Network and although Covid-19 may be changing the way in which we work, we are keen to ensure that our Together We CAN Make a Difference conference goes ahead.

With this in mind, our normal 1 day conference is going to spread across 2021 with a difference focus each month via MS Teams.

Unfortunately, with the current situation in regards to Covid-19 and the demands on diaries, it has been agreed to postpone the original sessions planned for Tuesday 19 January and Tuesday 16 February 2021.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused and we would like to reassure you that the Network Team is still working and supporting the Armed Forces community as a whole. However, we are needing to prioritise events and felt that it was more important to keep our Suicide Prevention and Mental Health First Aid Awareness courses going where possible due to the current need.

• Tuesday 16 March 2021 – Criminal Justice System (timings to be confirmed)




• Tuesday 20 April 2021 – Mental Health (timings to be confirmed)




• Tuesday 18 May 2021 – LGBT+ in the Armed Forces (14:00 – 16:00)

Presentations from: Fighting with Pride with an expert Q&A Panel

• Tuesday 15 June 2021 – Social Care and Employment (timings to be confirmed)




• Tuesday 20 July 2021 – Celebrating the last 10 years and the Armed Forces Community (timings to be confirmed)

Presentations from: Lord Lieutenant for East Sussex, 11th Infantry Brigade and Headquarters South East and Original Network members
Restrictions permitting, this may be a face to face event at a venue to be confirmed

• Tuesday 17 August 2021 – Physical Health (timings to be confirmed)




• Tuesday 21 September 2021 – Women in the Armed Forces (timings to be confirmed)




• Tuesday 19 October 2021 – Emergency Services (timings to be confirmed)




• Tuesday 16 November 2021 – Carers and Families (timings to be confirmed)

The Awards will also continue in 2021 with nominations sought for organisations and Service Champions who have had a positive impact for the Armed Forces community in Sussex and Kent & Medway. Each session of the conference will feature Awards for those who work in that field and nominations can be made using the form below.

Attendance at the conference is open to anyone providing they have booked a place using the form below.

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer market stalls for any of the sessions at this time.