BJA Safeguarding Conference 2026 – Online

BJA Safeguarding Conference 2026

Welsh Judo is pleased to share this upcoming online safeguarding conference delivered by the
British Judo Association.

The conference is open to those with an interest in safeguarding across sport and will explore current
risks relating to child and adult sexual abuse and exploitation, contextual safeguarding and online safety.

Conference Theme

Safeguarding our Sport Communities within the risks of child/adult sexual abuse and exploitation

The conference will cover areas including:

• Survivor perspectives
• Contextual safeguarding
• Operation Make Safe
• Child sexual abuse and child sexual exploitation
• Online risks and threats

Contributors to the conference programme include representatives from organisations and programmes including
Durham University, the Hydrant Programme, policing, the Marie Collins Foundation and the National Working Group.

Conference Hosts

• Marina Dain – Safeguarding Manager, British Judo Association
• Andrew Bowly – Head of Inclusion, Safeguarding & Wellbeing, British Judo Association

Registration

Registration for this conference is managed directly by the
British Judo Association.

Please note: This conference is organised and delivered by the British Judo Association.
Welsh Judo is promoting the opportunity to our members and wider network; registration and conference enquiries
should be completed directly through British Judo.