Provisional Conference Agenda
The Provisional Conference Agenda sets out the motions selected for debate, along with other key agenda items taking place in the Conference Hall.
Timings are provided as a guide and may be subject to change.
The Final Agenda will be published in the week leading up to the Conference.
Details on fringe events, the exhibition, and training sessions will be published separately in the run-up to Conference.
INFORMATION ABOUT SUBMITTING AMENDMENTS AND FURTHER MOTIONS
Propose Amendments to Motions
Deadline: Midday, Wednesday 1st October 2025
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.
Submitting Topical Motions
Deadline: Midday, Wednesday 1st October 2025
Topical Motions must be based on an issue that has arisen or an event that has occurred since 10th September 2025. These can be either policy or business motions, with a maximum length of 250 words.
They should be submitted in the same way as amendments (see above).
THE PROVISIONAL AGENDA
Saturday, 11th October 2025
Saturday Morning
10:00 - 12:00
10:00
Opening of Conference
10:15
Policy Motions
- Supporting Flood Risk Communities Across Wales
- Fair Business Rates for Welsh Small Businesses
- A Bilingual Future, Not a Monolingual System
A midday lunch break will include Fringe Events and Breakout Sessions.
Saturday Early Afternoon
13:00 - 15:00
13:00
Policy Motions
- Transforming Social Care in Wales - Prevention, Independence and Community Support
- Topical / Emergency Motion
14:20
Leader's Speech
Jane Dodds MS
Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats
Fringe Events and Breakout Sessions will take place during the mid-afternoon tea and coffee break.
Saturday Late Afternoon
16:00 - 17:00
16:00
Policy Motions
- Topical / Emergency Motion
Sunday, 12th October 2025
Sunday Morning
10:30 - 12:00
10:30
Business Motion
10:40
Policy Motions
- Enhancing Mountain Rescue Capabilities and Promoting Outdoor Safety in Wales
- Topical / Emergency Motion
11:00
Reports
- Reports from Party Officers and Committees
11:30
Deputy Leader's Speech
David Chadwick MP
Deputy Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats
There will be a lunch break at midday with Fringe Events and Breakout Sessions.
Sunday Afternoon
13:00 - 15:00
13:00
Policy Motions
- Building a 21st Century Preventative Healthcare System in Wales
- Improving Access to Phlebotomy Services and Increasing GP Training
- Topical / Emergency Motions
14:45
Close of 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
