The European Social Services Conference (ESSC) is the annual flagship event of the European Social Network (ESN), the leading network for public social services in Europe. ESSC is a unique gathering where decision-makers, practitioners, researchers and innovators come together to shape the future of social services across the continent. ESSC 2026 brought together professionals from public authorities, third sector organisations, technology providers and academia to share and exchange knowledge with peers from across Europe and other regions of the world.

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