Held on Stress Awareness Day – Wednesday 4 November 2026
Theme: Shaping the Future of Stress and Wellbeing: Rehumanising the Workplace
The Online Global Stress & Wellbeing Summit takes place on Stress Awareness Day – Wednesday 4 November 2026, as the flagship event of International Stress Awareness Week. Join us at ISMAUK’s leading online event as we explore how to rehumanise the workplace in an age of rapid technological change and shifting generational dynamics.
Bringing together thought leaders and lived experience, the Summit will highlight how emotional intelligence, empathy and open communication can reduce stress, bridge generations and build healthier, more connected organisations.
To register your interest, please contact admin@isma.org.uk.
Why Attend?
Whether you are an HR leader, coach, health professional or senior manager, the Summit will give you practical tools to:
- Strengthen leadership and resilience
- Empower mental health champions
- Embed inclusive and ethical wellbeing practices
- Break stigma and foster open conversations about stress and mental health
Who Should Attend?
The Summit is designed for:
- HR and wellbeing leaders
- Mental health first aiders and practitioners
- Coaches, trainers, psychologists and therapists
- Business leaders across corporate, public and charity sectors
- Anyone passionate about reducing stress and improving mental health and wellbeing
2026 Summit Programme
The live online programme will include a panel discussion on three key topics in today’s workplace:
- Humanising Technology – Wellbeing in a Connected World
- Bridging the Generational Divide – Communicating Across the Ages
- The Future of Stress – Leadership, Stigma and Emotional Intelligence
In addition, the Summit will feature three short energisers to help participants reset and reflect during the day, and the live presentation of the ISMAUK Stress Management Awards 2026. Further programme details and timings will be confirmed closer to the date.
Stress Management Awards 2026
Join us live as we celebrate this year’s winners and runners-up of the ISMAUK Stress Management Awards 2026, recognising organisations, teams and individuals who are leading the way in reducing stress and improving workplace wellbeing.
The Awards presentation will be streamed as part of the Summit programme.
Tickets and Viewing
Ticket categories and prices:
- Member Individual: £35
- Member Corporate: £55
- Non-Member Individual: £55
- Non-Member Corporate: £75
Your ticket includes:
· Access to all six live sessions on Wednesday 4 November 2026
- On-demand viewing of all sessions until 31 December 2026
- Access to the live networking session
- Entry to the Stress Management Awards 2026 presentation
Whether you attend live or watch later at your convenience, your ticket gives you full access to the complete Summit programme.
Don’t Miss Your Place
Don’t miss your place at the UK’s leading online event for stress and wellbeing.
Stay informed, be inspired and connect with like-minded professionals who are committed to reducing stress and improving mental health and wellbeing at work.
For questions or sponsorship opportunities, please contact admin@isma.org.uk.
Keep an eye on this page for future updates.
For questions or sponsorship opportunities, contact admin@isma.org.uk
Meet the Speakers
Speakers from our most recent Summit will be returning, with additional names to be announced.
- Alastair Greener
- Professor Sir Cary Cooper CBE
- Carole Spiers MBE
- Amy McKeown
- Emma Pennycard
Full speaker profiles and the final programme will be published closer to the event.
