2026 Maybo Masterclass and Conference

Maybo Masterclass and Conference for our clients and trainers

We are delighted to confirm dates for our 2026 Masterclass and Conference at the outstanding University of Warwick Conference Centre. The event will be held across two days with the Masterclass on Monday afternoon, followed by the Conference day on Tuesday. As always, our event programme includes speakers with varied professional experiences and from a range of settings.

Event Programme

Masterclass - Monday 5th October, 2.00pm-5.30pm
Includes refreshments during the event

Our 2026 Masterclass will be led by The Scary Guy

The Scary Guy is an internationally renowned speaker who has spent over 25 years working within organisations around the world. His powerful and thought-provoking sessions explore human behaviour and communication, and how taking responsibility for our own words and actions can reduce conflict and create more respectful, positive environments.

Bed and Breakfast is available for the night of 5th October as well as Dinner and Drinks after the Masterclass - see ticket options for further information.

Conference - Tuesday 6th October, 9.15am-4.30pm
Includes refreshments and a buffet lunch

For our Conference on day two, we'll draw on Maybo's expansive network of highly knowledgeable experts and professionals to provide an engaging and thought-provoking programme. From a wealth of experience as well as data, we'll examine key principles and learning that can support us in our roles and in our organisations.

Our 2026 Conference speakers include:

John Lambert - CEO, Maybo
John will reflect on the past 12 months, celebrate Maybo's 30th anniversary and look ahead to the next stage of Maybo's development, including new products and approaches such as debriefing and virtual learning pathways.

The Scary Guy
The 7 Day Challenge - Taking the Masterclass into Everyday Practice
A recap of the previous day's Masterclass and an introduction to the 7 Day Challenge, encouraging delegates to turn insight into practical action.

Scott Heaton - Sheffield Children's Hospital
The Maybo Implementation Journey - Lessons from Sheffield Children's Hospital
Scott will share Sheffield Children's Hospital's experience of implementing Maybo, including lessons learned, challenges encountered and what has helped embed the approach in practice.

CareTech - speakers to be confirmed
Behaviour Support and Learning & Development - Working in Partnership
A practical look at how Behaviour Support and Learning & Development teams can work together to strengthen implementation, consistency and positive outcomes.

Laura Colston & Kerry Lawrence - University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
ICU: Impact, Confidence, Understanding
How Maybo training changed clinical practice, documentation and responses to patient behaviour. Laura is Practice Development Sister and Lead Trainer for Maybo in Neuro Intensive Care; Kerry is Senior Sister and Maybo Trainer in General Intensive Care.

Olivia Thomas & Claire Barker - Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Unexpected Outcomes of Maybo Training
Olivia, Mandatory Training Co-ordinator, and Claire, Clinical Skills Lead, will share the unexpected outcomes arising from Maybo training at Great Western Hospitals.

April Harvey & Michael Permarker - Sodexo
Implementing Maybo and Achieving ACT Certification
April and Michael will share Sodexo's implementation journey and experience of the ACT certification process for Security and Facilities Management teams.

Paul Taylor - Nexus / Tyne & Wear Metro
Passenger Transport Perspective - Creating Safer Journeys
Paul will bring a passenger transport perspective, exploring the challenges facing frontline teams and the role of training and organisational approaches in supporting safer outcomes.

ACT
RRN Training Standards Edition 2 - Recorded Update and Live Q&A
A recorded update on the latest developments surrounding Edition 2 of the Restraint Reduction Network Training Standards, followed by an opportunity for delegates to explore those developments and put questions directly to Luke and Darren.

Simon Whitehorn - Maybo
Reflections, Thanks and Close
Simon will draw together the key themes from the day, identify practical takeaways and formally close the 2026 Maybo Conference.

Save 25% for bookings of 4 or more places

Click 'BUY TICKETS' to book tickets for this event. A discount is also available for bookings of four places per organisation or greater.

Click to view a short video of Maybo's 2025 Conference

Payment Options - card payments and payment by invoice/BACS
Please click 'BUY TICKETS' and complete the online booking form. Once you reach the payment section you can choose to pay by Debit/Credit Card or pay by Invoice (BACS). When your booking is confirmed, if you have chosen to pay by invoice, you will receive an invoice marked 'pending', as well as payment instructions, including what to do if you require a Purchase Order number on the invoice.

Maybo reserves the right to cancel tickets if payment is not received. Please email sue@maybo.com if you need further help with payment.

Delegate quotes from our 2025 conference:

"Well organised. Thought provoking speakers"

"Very well planned event, interesting and engaging"

"Great Event. Particularly enjoyed Stephanie Davies' and Michael Brown's segments."