Support the people who shape European social services
The Conference is made possible thanks to the valuable contribution of partners who share ESN's mission of pursuing excellence in social service planning and delivery, with the aim of improving the lives of the most vulnerable people.
Over the years, we have welcomed IT companies, service providers, care organisations, start-ups, consultancies, research centres, universities, NGOs, and more.
Partners benefit from a wide range of visibility, networking, and speaking opportunities to showcase their projects, products, and solutions.
The 35th edition will take place in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, from 15–18 June 2027. Building on ESSC 2026 in Valletta, Malta — the largest edition ever, with over 950 delegates from more than 40 countries — partnering with ESSC 2027 means joining a conversation that genuinely matters for the well-being of people across Europe.
A unique opportunity to contribute and connect
Engage with the people who matter
ESSC brings together the decision-makers and practitioners who run public social services on a daily basis — local and regional authorities, national governments, third sector organisations, and frontline professionals. A partnership gives you direct access to the community driving change in European social welfare.
Contribute to a shared agenda
ESSC is not a trade fair — it is a policy and practice forum built on the principle that better knowledge leads to better services for people. Partners are invited to contribute substantively to the programme, sharing evidence, solutions and experiences that advance the collective understanding of what works in social services across Europe.
Visibility within a trusted network
ESN's membership spans more than 190 public social services organisations in 34 countries. Partnering with ESSC means your work is seen and heard within a network built on trust, professional credibility and a long-standing commitment to improving the lives of people who rely on social services.
Flexible engagement, meaningful participation
Conference Partnership
Conference partnerships offer a range of visibility and engagement opportunities tailored to your organisation's objectives — from acknowledgement across all conference communications to dedicated exhibition space, passes, and the possibility to host side events or contribute to the programme. Packages are available at Gold, Silver and Bronze levels, with room for discussion based on your specific interests and the scope of collaboration.
- Official partner acknowledgement across all conference communications
- Exhibition stand in the Conference networking area
- Access to the conference networking app and delegate community
- Possibility to host sessions, receptions or site visits
Programme Contributions
Beyond exhibition and visibility, ESSC partners can actively contribute to the conference programme. Whether through a dedicated partner session, a short presentation in the exhibition area, or a pre-conference webinar reaching the full ESN network, these opportunities allow your organisation to share expertise and engage in substantive dialogue with the European social services community.
- Partner sessions: workshops, panels or thematic debates
- Short presentations in the exhibition area during breaks
- Co-branded policy webinars reaching ESN's full membership network
- Speaker slots in plenary or parallel conference sessions
Interested in partnering with us?
We would be happy to discuss how your organisation can get involved in ESSC 2027. Tell us a little about what you are looking to achieve and our development team will follow up to explore the best options together.
Previous partners
A glimpse of Valletta, Malta
Over 950 delegates, 40+ countries — see why ESSC 2026 was the largest edition ever.
