BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1740@siliconbrighton.com DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T000000 DTSTAMP:20260327T111825Z URL:https://siliconbrighton.com/events/sussex-kindness-conference-2026/ SUMMARY:Sussex Kindness Conference 2026 DESCRIPTION:Overview\nUnderstanding kindness-themed research and exploring kindness‑driven interventions in the market place\n\n\n\nJoin us in-pers on as we bridge research and practice.\nKindness isn’t just "soft" — i t’s strategic. It builds connection\, strengthens communities\, fuels in novation\, and transforms the way we work. Organisations are made of peopl e\, and when people thrive\, it enables productivity and profitability to follow!\n\nYou are welcome to the first‑ever conference tailored to ex ploring how kindness can drive powerful\, practical\, cross‑sector coll aboration between academia\, business\, and organisations.\n\nWhy Attend ?\n\n \nDiscover how kindness‑led approaches create significant impact across business\, healthcare\, education\, public services\, law\, sustain ability\, and more.\n\n\n\n \nBe inspired by leaders in the marketplace w ho are exploring kindness as a strategic asset in their mission\, and lear n from their experiences about how this theme fosters a thriving and empow ered workplace culture.\n\n \nHear from leading researchers affliated to the Sussex Centre for Research on Kindness\; the UK’s only academic cent re dedicated to the study of kindness.\n\n\n\n \nExplore partnership oppo rtunities with the University of Sussex\, including consultancy\, Knowledg e Transfer Partnerships\, and collaborative research.\n\n\n\n \nConnect w ith leaders\, practitioners\, and academics shaping the future of kinder w orkplaces and communities.\n\n\nWho Should Come?\n\n \nBusinesses seeking to explore innovative\, evidence‑based solutions and access to academic expertise\n\n\n\n \nAcademics looking to apply research in real‑world organisations\n\n\n\n \nOrganisations aiming to embed kindness into cultu re\, systems\, products\, or services\n\n\nBe part of something new and gr ound breaking\nThis inaugural event is designed to spark ideas\, build rel ationships\, and unlock collaborative opportunities grounded in the theme of kindness.\n\nRegister &\; get involved\n\nSpaces are limited\, so we encourage you to register early to secure your place.\nThis event is free to attend\; however\, voluntary donations are warmly welcomed. Your suppo rt directly contributes to the vital work of the Sussex Centre for Resear ch on Kindness\, which relies significantly on philanthropic generosity. \nYou can make a donation HERE.\n\nFurther details\, including the full event outline\, will be shared closer to the date.\n\nFor enquiries about the event or to express interest in getting involved—whether as a speake r\, sponsor\, or exhibitor—please contact:\n\nEmail: kindness@sussex.ac. uk\nAttention: Nana Yankah\, Partnerships Manager\n\nWebsite: Sussex Cent re for Research on Kindness : University of Sussex\n\n-------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------\n\nHow to ge t here:\n\nIf you are not familiar with the location or layout of the camp us\, please find information below on how to get here and find your way ar ound with the campus map. We are accessible via train and bus. Parking s paces are very limited on campus.\n\nBuses\n\nThe 23\, 25\, 28 and 29 buse s run between the centre of Brighton and the campus.\n\nTrain\n\nYou can r each the University of Sussex directly from Brighton Station and Lewes Sta tion. Falmer Station is directly opposite the campus. You can walk to the campus from the station through a subway under the A27. Follow signs for t he University of Sussex.\n\nCar\n\nThe University is at Falmer on the A27 between Brighton and Lewes\, about four miles (six kilometres) from the ce ntre of Brighton. Follow signs for the University of Sussex\, which is on the north side of the A27.\n\nParking on campus\n\nParking on campus is ve ry limited. Information on parking for visitors as below:\n\nParking for v isitors : Campus parking : ... : Estates : Schools and services : Universi ty of Sussex\n\n*Please note University of Sussex is a seperate university and campus from the University of Brighton.\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://siliconbrighton.com/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/Cover-page_SROK-logo.jpg CATEGORIES:Community Event LOCATION:3rd floor\,Terrace room\,Bramber house\, University of Sussex\, Fa lmer-Brighton\, Brighton-East Sussex\, BN19RH\, United Kingdom GEO:50.867712;-0.087549 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=University of Sussex\, Falm er-Brighton\, Brighton-East Sussex\, BN19RH\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADI US=100;X-TITLE=3rd floor\,Terrace room\,Bramber house:geo:50.867712,-0.087 549 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260329T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR