Bright World Company Conference 2026
safeguarding, collaboration, standards
Tuesday, 9th June 2025 08.45 - 15.00
We look forward to this year's annual company conference. The event will be taking place at the Hickstead Hotel. Some delegates will be arriving on the 8th June and Simon King will also be there to help you settle in. For the delegates arriving on 8th June, please arrive bright and early and join the others for a day of meetings and presentations.
There is much to get through so we thank you in advance for arriving promptly at each session.
We hope you enjoy the day.
#BWConf26
the venue and how to get there
The Hickstead Hotel has been the venue for our conference for more than 10 years. It is just 10 minutes from our office in Hurstpierpoint and is easily accessed by road and taxi from the local stations. There is ample free parking for those arriving by car.
Taxi companies to use include:
- Excel 01444232323
- Station taxis 01444410410
Please reach out and liaise any taxi shares via Microsoft Teams.
about the Conference
As a Bright World Local Coordinator, attendance at this event is a vital part of your role with us. It is the only time of year when we can all get together as a whole company.
It is a time for Local Coordinators to:
- catch up with colleagues and share ideas
- meet and welcome new colleagues and pass on advice and tips
- meet with your Line Manager, Simon King and ask him any questions you have face to face
- meet with your Guardianship Care Manager to discuss your students and how the year has gone
- meet with members of the Sales and Marketing team to update them on progress on your PR visits
- discuss host families with the Host Family Recruitment team
- talk finance and email signatures with James Foster
For us it is a time for Head Office to:
- review our policies with you
- give you important company updates
- share views and opinions
- feedback to you on the year
- offer you safeguarding updates
the agenda
8th June 19:30 - Dinner for early arrivals in the Oak Bistro, hosted by Simon King
Please join Simon in the Oak Bistro for dinner and drinks and to meet the other early arrivals. The menu will be distributed prior to the event. For those that arrive late, dinner can be delivered to your room.
9th June 07:45 - 08:45 Oak Bistro Breakfast for those staying over on 8th June
Breakfast and Checkout for those that stayed overnight.
Return your room key and bring your luggage down to the reception to store, leave in the function room, or place in your car.
No need to settle up, unless you charged anything to your room.
08:45 - 09:15 Courtyard Suite arrival coffee and tea for ALL delegates
09:15 - 09:30 Welcome from Lana Foster, CEO and Su Warren, Managing Director
What today is all about and what we will try to achieve
09:30 - 09:45 Cory Holden, Director of Sales & Marketing
Introduction to Lily Davies and Su Hayter, and Sales & Marketing Updates and Statistics
09:45 - 10:00 Su Warren, Managing Director
Safeguarding Updates
10:00 - 10:45 Annie Constable, Recruitment & Safeguarding Manager
Host Family Updates
10:45 - 11:00 Simon King, Senior Guardianship & Operations Manager
Backing up reports, general updates, and University updates
11:00 - 11:15 Coffee Break
Please be ready on time in your Break Out groups at 11:15
11:15 - 12:15 Break Out Groups
Four 15 minute sessions:
- Tech
- Host Families / Travel / Safeguarding
- Sales and Marketing
- Guardianship Care Mangers
- University
Please refer to the slides that will guide you to your groups.
12:15 - 12:30 Annie Constable - Photos
12:30 - 14:00 Oak Bistro - Lunch
Please enjoy your three-course meal
14:00 - 14:15 Courtyard Suite - Break Out Groups
Final Sessions:
- Tech
- Host Families / Travel / Safeguarding
- Sales and Marketing
- Guardianship Care Mangers
- University
Please refer to the slides that will guide you to your groups.
14:15 - 15:00 Safeguarding
Real life case studies & our response, and a multiple choice quiz!
15:00 - 15:15 Goodbyes & Taxi Collection
Please book your taxis for 15:15.
Thank you for joining us!
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social media during the conference
Bright World will be sharing news about the conference on our social media platforms in the build up to the conference, during and after. Social media engagement from members of staff is really welcomed. Please do comment and like any posts you may see on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Linkedin.
Please use the hashtag below when posting or commenting:
#BWConf26
Thank you!