{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Scout Association was selected to host the 44th World Scout Conference in London in November 2027. We hope to bring delegates from 176 member organisations to London for the largest assembly of the World Organisation of the Scout Movement.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe official World Scout Conference website will launch in 2026, and information about the conference will be shared via official World Scouting Channels.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can, however, find out basic information about the event, what it means for UK Scouting, and how you can support it below.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe can\u0027t wait to welcome the world to London in 2027.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe World Scout Conference is the governing body of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. The Conference takes place every three years and provides an opportunity for 176 National Scout Organizations to play an active role in shaping the standards, policies and shared goals of the Scout Movement worldwide.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Conference defines the general policy of WOSM and takes decisions to advance the purpose and interests of the Scout Movement. It also elects the voting members of the World Scout Committee, admits new Member Organizations to the Movement, and decides the host countries of future World Scout Events such as Jamborees and Moots.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEach National Scout Organization can send up to six Delegates and other Observers to the Conference. Typically 1,500 \u2013 2,000 attend the event.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETake a \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://youtu.be/kEN7Y9MWMys\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u002243rd World Scout Conference in 7 Days\u0022\u003Elook at the 43rd World Scout Conference in 7 days film\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"What is a World Scout Conference?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWe are excited to be bringing the 44th World Scout Conference back to Olympia London, the same site that hosted the 1st World Scout Jamboree and Conference in 1920.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOlympia London provides brand new, state of the art conferencing facilities in an iconic venue, meeting the needs of a modern international conference.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can f\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.olympia.london\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eind out more about the redevelopment of Olympia London here\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe conference will start on Monday 29 November 2027, and finish on Friday 3 December 2027.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMore information will be released in the coming months.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"When and where is the 44th World Scout Conference being held?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWe will be recruiting a team of volunteers to help us welcome the world to London. Whilst we don\u0027t know the exact details yet, there will be roles to suit everyone.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERegister your interest in volunteering now, and you will be the first to hear about the opportunities available.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Is there an opportunity to volunteer at the conference?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E2027 marks many milestones in UK Scouts history and we wish to welcome you to celebrate with us. The 44th World Scout Conference marks 120 years since Scouts was founded and 20 years since the 2007 World Scout Jamboree in Essex. We also want to play our part in World Scouting. By hosting the Conference we can demonstrate our support for Scouting across the globe.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe UK hasn\u0027t hosted the World Scout Conference since 1979. The 44th World Scout Conference marks the return of the conference to London for the first time since the first Conference in 1920.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Why is the United Kingdom hosting the 44th World Scout Conference?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ELondon has lots to offer as host city for the 44th World Scout Conference. It\u0027s a vibrant cultural hotspot that celebrates diversity with festivals and events from different cultures. London fosters tolerance and understanding, and is home to places of worship of all faiths, all of which ensure a rich tapestry of multicultural diversity in the city. With restaurants serving food from all over the world, exceptional transport links, the 44th World Scout Conference will be an efficient and sustainable event.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt\u0027ll provide a unique opportunity to visit iconic Scout landmarks, like Gilwell Park and Brownsea Island, collaborate on ideas, and strengthen international unity.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Why London?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThis is a great opportunity for us to demonstrate to our members that we are part of a global movement alongside 57 million Scouts around the world.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAttendance at the conference will be limited. However there will be opportunities for people to help plan and deliver the conference, and take part in programme activities exploring the conference themes at a local level. Initially there will be a small organising team, but this will expand for the delivery of the conference in November 2027. We will advertise roles as they become available with an open selection process.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe will seek ways to engage with everyone around the UK:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EProduce new programme material about World Scouting\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESeek local support for visits before and after the conference to places like Brownsea Island, Gilwell Park, the sites around London and maybe further afield.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELive stream some parts of the conference.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPlease let us have any ideas that you may have.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"What does it mean for UK Scouting?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EIf you would like to support the World Scout Conference, there are a few ways that you can get involved:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003ESolidarity Fund\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOur aim is to make the 44th World Scout Conference the most inclusive and accessible yet. To help us achieve this we have set up a solidarity fund to support participants from countries that may otherwise find attending the conference financially challenging.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe know the power of bringing people together in person, and this fund will directly help those that might not otherwise be able to attend. By having more diverse voices, we can grow a stronger future for World Scouting.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe best way to make a donation is by bank transfer, you can \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022mailto:support@scouts.org.uk\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eemail us\u003C/a\u003E and we will share the details on how to make your donation.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAlternatively can donate to the solidarity fund online by \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://fundraise.scouts.org.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Evisiting the Scouts donation platform\u003C/a\u003E. Just select \u002744th World Scout Conference 2027\u0027 as your reason to donate.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EFriends of the Conference\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe are looking to build a Friends of the Conference network to help support our solidarity fund, with exclusive benefits made available to this group. These will include:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUpdates from the World Scout Conference Delivery Team\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA Friends of the Conference pin badge\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETo become a Friend of the Conference, we are asking for a minimum donation of \u00A3100 to the solidarity fund. 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