Conference Agenda
The Final Conference Agenda sets out the motions selected for debate, along with other key agenda items taking place in the Conference Hall.
Friday, 10th October 2025
Party members are invited to the Autumn Conference Social, kicking off at 19:00.
There’ll be a hot buffet to keep everyone well-fed, plus a fun quiz to get the conversation going. You can do both, or just join in with whichever bit you fancy.
Tickets are available online.
Saturday, 11th October 2025
The Conference Registration Desk will be open from 9:00.
Saturday Morning
9:30 - 12:00
9:30
Opening of Conference
Tim Sly
Lead Senedd Candidate for Fflint Wrecsam
9:45
Policy Motions
- Fair Business Rates for Welsh Small Businesses
- A Bilingual Future, Not a Monolingual System
- Transforming Social Care - Prevention, Independence and Community Support
11:30
Question & Answer Session
Lord Mark Pack
Federal President of the Liberal Democrats
Saturday Early Afternoon
13:00 - 15:15
13:00
Topical Motion
13:40
Leader's Speech
Jane Dodds MS
Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats
14:15
Hustings
for Federal Deputy President responsible for working with ethnic minority communities
Saturday Late Afternoon
15:45 - 17:00
15:45
Hustings
for Federal President of the Liberal Democrats
After the day's proceedings, there will be a break for everyone to prepare for the Conference Dinner, with guest speaker Lisa Smart MP, which starts at 19:30.
Thw Conference Dinner is a ticketed event. A very small number of tickets remain. Members can buy tickets when registering for Conference or via our dedicated ticket page, while those representing organisations can find out more on our opportunities webpage.
Sunday, 12th October 2025
The Conference Registration Desk will be open from 9:45.
Sunday Morning
10:00 - 12:00
10:00
Policy Motions
- Enhancing Mountain Rescue Capabilities and Promoting Outdoor Safety
- Supporting Flood Risk Communities across Wales
10:50
Business Motion
11:00
Reports from Officers and Committees
A chance to question Party Officers and Committee chairs about their work over the last year.
11:30
Deputy Leader's Speech
David Chadwick MP
Deputy Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats
Sunday Afternoon
13:00 - 14:30
13:00
Policy Motions
- Building a 21st Century Preventive Healthcare System
- Improving Access to Phlebotomy Services and Increasing GP Training
13:40
Emergency Motions
Emergency Motions are a way of raising urgent issues at Conference. They may be either policy or business motions, but they must address an issue that has arisen or an event that has occurred since 1st October 2025. They should be concise, with a maximum length of 250 words.
There is further information about how to propose an Emergency Motion below.
14:15
Close of Conference
Tim Sly
President of the Welsh Liberal Democrats
SUBMITTING EMERGENCY MOTIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO TOPICAL MOTIONS
Submitting Emergency Motions
Emergency Motions are a way of raising urgent issues at Conference.
Emergency Motions may be either policy or business motions, but they must address an issue that has arisen or an event that has occurred since 1st October 2025. They should be concise, with a maximum length of 250 words.
Emergency Motions may be submitted by:
- Local Parties.
- The Welsh Party Board or Welsh Party Committees.
- 10 members of the Welsh Liberal Democrats.
Submission Deadlines:
- For motions relating to issues that arose before Conference: 9:30 am on Saturday, 11th October.
- For motions relating to issues that arise during Conference: 10:45 am on Sunday, 12th October.
Motions should be emailed to conference@libdems.wales, including:
- The name of the submitting local party, committee, or members.
- The names of the proposer and summator who will speak to the amendment at Conference.
Amendments to Topical Motions
Deadline: 10am, Saturday 11th October
Amendments to motions may be submitted by:
- Local Parties.
- The Welsh Party Board or Welsh Party Committees.
- 10 members of the Welsh Liberal Democrats.
Amendments should be emailed to conference@libdems.wales, including:
- The name of the submitting local party, committee, or members.
- The names of the proposer and summator who will speak to the amendment at Conference.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Everyone is welcome to attend the Conference and your registration will give you access to debates in the conference hall, fringes and the exhibition. While only members of the Welsh Liberal Democrats are able to vote on motions, all members of the Liberal Democrats and Observers with relevant expertise can participate in debates. Party members and staff (party and Parliamentary) are also be able to attend training sessions.
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Member Online Registration - for all members of the Liberal Democrats
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Member Postal Registration - for all members of the Liberal Democrats
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Observers & General Public
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Party, Senedd & Parliamentary Staff
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Conference Stewards
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Press & Media