On the day

GovCamp Cymru returns to the Welsh Government offices in Cathays Park, Cardiff, on Friday 6 November 2026.

Please bring photo ID. You’ll need it to enter the building.

Running order

8:45am - 9:45am – Early bird breakfast and registration

9:45am - 10:30am – Welcome and pitching

10:30am - 10:35am - A word from our sponsors

10:35am - 11:00am - Warm up and plan your day

11:00am - 11:45am – Session 1

11:55am - 12:40pm – Session 2

12:50pm - 2:00pm – Networking and lunch

2:05pm - 2:50pm – Session 3

2:50pm - 3:20pm - Afternoon break

3:20pm - 4:05pm – Session 4

4:15pm – 4:30pm - Wrap-up

4:30pm – until late - GovCamp Social at The Golden Cross

Pitching your idea

GovCamp Cymru is an unconference. There’s no detailed agenda until the start of the day, when attendees pitch ideas for sessions around our theme: reimagining public services.

Have a question, idea or challenge you’d like to explore? Pitch it and help shape the agenda.

Details and top tips on pitching at GovCamp Cymru

Rules for the day

We want everyone to have a great day. Please help us make GovCamp Cymru welcoming and safe for everyone.

Venue rules

The event is hosted in a Welsh Government building. Please:

  • Bring photo ID for check-in.

  • Wear the lanyard you’re given at all times while in the building.

  • Stay within the event area. If you need to go elsewhere in the building, ask a campmaker to escort you.

  • Follow instructions from campmakers and venue security staff.

Photography

For security reasons, only our official photographer, Josh, can take photographs inside the building. Please don’t take photos, including on your phone.

At registration, choose a badge to show your photography preference:

  • Red badge: I’m happy to appear in photos.

  • Blue badge: I don’t consent to appearing in photos.

Josh will be around all day. If you’d like a photo, ask him or a campmaker in a green T-shirt.

Before sharing the photos, Josh will crop out anyone wearing a blue badge. We’ll share a link to the photos as soon as possible after the event.

GovCamp rules

  • have fun

  • go to where you can make a difference

  • let everyone speak

  • follow our code of conduct

Wi-Fi and phone signal

Wi-Fi and phone signal are limited at the venue, but attendees can access the Welsh Government guest Wi-Fi network. If you need anything for your session, we recommend downloading it before you arrive.

Getting to GovCamp Cymru 2026

The event will take place at the Welsh Government offices in Cathays Park, in Cardiff city centre.

It is easily accessible by various forms of transport.

By bus

Cardiff Bus and Adventure Travel operate several bus services to Cardiff City Centre. Visit the Cardiff Bus or Adventure Travel websites to plan your journey. The Cathays Park office is approximately 10 minutes’ walk from the city centre.

By train

Great Western Railway (GWR) run services between West Wales and London Paddington, stopping at Cardiff Central while Transport for Wales operate routes throughout Wales. The closest train station to the Cathays Park office is Cathays which is five minutes' walk from the office.

For UK wide rail services to Cardiff, visit the National Rail Enquiries website.

By bike

Cycle lanes have been provided through and around the city centre to support cyclists. More information can be found on the Cardiff Council website and Cardiff Pedal Power.

Bicycle parking is available outside the Welsh Government offices.

Accessibility and inclusion

We want to ensure that GovCamp Cymru is accessible to everyone:

  • the daytime venue is fully wheelchair accessible

  • a low-sensory space, the NuroCove by Nurologik will be available for neurodivergent individuals and those who need a quiet area to recharge

  • a public quiet room is also available for prayer (including a washbasin and prayer mat), breastfeeding, or moments of calm

If you have any specific requirements to help you attend this event, please contact us in advance so we can make reasonable adaptations.

More information about accessibility and inclusion at GovCamp Cymru.

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast is available for early arrivals, until it runs out.

  • Lunch will be provided for all attendees, with vegan, gluten-free, Halal and plant-based options also available.

    Drinks and refreshments will be available throughout the day.

  • At the evening venue, there will be vegan, gluten-free, Halal and plant-based options available, as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. There will also be an alcohol-free area.

  • If you’ve told us about an allergy or dietary requirement, we’ll do our best to cater for you.

Please note: The catering team cannot guarantee that food will be nut-free, as some products are made off-site. If you have a severe nut allergy, we recommend arranging your own lunch. All food will be clearly labelled on the day.


Stuff to bring with you

You must bring photo ID for check-in.

Otherwise, you don’t have to bring anything with you. Some people bring laptops or notepads for taking notes. 

We encourage you to only bring essentials and be responsible for your own belongings.

Post-event social

Don’t forget that all attendees are welcome to continue discussions and networking at our post-event social - at the Golden Cross, Cardiff City centre.