Learning Together 2026
A conference to celebrate and learn about the lives, achievements, care and support of people with a learning disability
Learning Together
an Estia Centre Learning Disability Week Conference
Do you see still see me? Being seen, heard and valued, a positive message created by people with a learning disability to build a movement of change.
A conference for all health and social care staff, people with a learning disability, their friends and carers to celebrate and learn about all things 'learning disability'. This in-person event will feature interactive workshops, presentations and discussions about current thinking and best practice, and a chance to connect with others in the learning disability community. Whether you want to increase your understanding or share your experiences, this event is for you. Let's create a supportive and inclusive environment together!
Lunch and refreshments will be provided
A conference to celebrate and learn about the lives, achievements, care and support of people with a learning disability
Learning Together
an Estia Centre Learning Disability Week Conference
Do you see still see me? Being seen, heard and valued, a positive message created by people with a learning disability to build a movement of change.
A conference for all health and social care staff, people with a learning disability, their friends and carers to celebrate and learn about all things 'learning disability'. This in-person event will feature interactive workshops, presentations and discussions about current thinking and best practice, and a chance to connect with others in the learning disability community. Whether you want to increase your understanding or share your experiences, this event is for you. Let's create a supportive and inclusive environment together!
Lunch and refreshments will be provided
Keynote: Simba Ngwarti
My name is Simba, I grew up in Zimbabwe and I moved to the UK in 2007. For me I grew up listening to reggae music early in life, that's how my music started.I found Citylit in 2017 after I went to South Thames College and studied Hidden Sounds and Soundscapes which is electronic music.Just after covid in 2022 I joined Percussion Orchestra, where I compose music for the orchestra and perform. I was so happy to play with the most famous percussionist in this country, Dame Evelyn Glennie. She also gave me an award for Outstanding student at Citylit in 2024.
For the keynote speech I will talk about My musical journey, from early years until now. Music is a way to communicate feelings to others, sometimes with words and sometimes without. I keeps me calm inside and it's about stories which people might relate to and connect with. Music is about believing in yourself and telling your own story. I want to inspire people to make their own music and tell their story.I will show a video and play one of my compositions I wrote for the Percussion Orchestra called Panic Attack.
We are honoured that Simba will open Learning Together 2025 with his keynote address.
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Highlights
- 6 hours 15 minutes
- In-person
Location
ORTUS Conferencing and Events Venue
82-96 Grove Lane
London SE5 8SN
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Agenda
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Coffee and Networking
Enjoy a cuppa and catch up with colleagues and friends before the keynote.
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Welcome and Introduction
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Simba Ngwarti Keynote
Simba will talk about his musical journey, from early years until now. Music is a way to communicate feelings to others, sometimes with words and sometimes without. Music is about believing in yourself and telling your own story. I want to inspire people to make their own music and tell their story. I will show a video and play one of my compositions I wrote for the Percussion Orchestra called Panic Attack.