Key Dates

2026 Key Dates

Wednesday 1 April

Volunteer nominations open

Friday 29 May

Volunteer nominations close

Monday 29 June

Volunteer registration round one opens. Nominated volunteers advised if they have been successful in securing a place in round one and invited to register

DFES Staff registrations open

Friday 10 July

Volunteer round one registration close

DFES staff registration close

Friday 17 July

Volunteer registration round two opens. Nominated volunteers advised if they have been successful in securing a place in round two and invited to register

Monday 27 July

Volunteer round two registration closes

Thursday 30 July

Volunteers remaining on the nomination list advised as places at the conference and/or awards become available due to cancellations*

Monday 24 to Friday 28 August

WAFES Awards gala dinner seat selection

Monday 26 August 2024

WAFES Awards gala dinner seat selection opens

Friday 30 October

Deadline for volunteers to submit claims for travel expenses

Dates and times are subject to change.

*Please note flight and accommodation options may not be available for regional volunteers accepting last-chance places.