Business Events to Attend During Loneliness Awareness Week 2026
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During Loneliness Awareness Week, 15-21 June, organisations across the UK and beyond are creating spaces for conversations, connection, and action around loneliness in professional settings.
This year’s theme, Acceptance: Giving Loneliness a Voice, encourages us to talk more openly about loneliness and create workplaces and communities where people feel heard, supported, and connected.
From workplace panels and networking sessions to global summits and community-led conversations, here are some business-focused events taking place during the week.
Reducing Loneliness in the Workplace: From Awareness to Action
Hosted by Marmalade Trust, this online discussion explores the impact loneliness and lack of connection can have in the workplace, alongside practical ways organisations can take action.
Hosted by Jez Rose, the panel features Amy Perrin OBE, Nick Gulliver, Emmaline Rogers, and Pippa Moyle discussing workplace wellbeing, leadership, and creating more connected workplace cultures.
Date: Thursday 18 June 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM GMT+1
Format: Online
Washington D.C.’s Global Loneliness Awareness Summit 2026
The Foundation for Social Connection ACTION NETWORK (F4SCAN), alongside partners including Marmalade Trust, is hosting a two-day summit in Washington D.C. bringing together policymakers, researchers, advocates, businesses, and community organisations.
The summit will focus on social connection, collective action, and advancing conversations around loneliness on a global scale.
Connections Event – Womble Bond Dickinson
This networking event encourages conversations around loneliness and connection in professional spaces, creating opportunities for attendees to reflect, connect, and share experiences.
Date: Wednesday 17 June 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Daily Connections with GWP
GWP Group is hosting workplace connection activities throughout the week to encourage conversations between colleagues and create moments of connection across teams.
New prompts will be added daily to spark discussion and shared experiences.
World Café – University of Bath
Staff and researchers from the University of Bath are hosting a World Café event exploring loneliness, social isolation, and strengthening social connection.
The event will bring together local organisations and community groups to discuss challenges, insights, and practical strategies for building connection.
Date: Friday 19 June 2026
Time: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Haringey Loneliness Awareness Awards 2026
The Haringey Loneliness Awareness Awards celebrate organisations and individuals helping reduce loneliness and social isolation in their communities.
This year’s theme focuses on supporting people with dementia and their carers through connection, compassion, and community support.
Share an Orange Day
As part of the week, we’re also encouraging everyone to take part in Share an Orange Day on Wednesday 17 June, a simple way to start conversations and spread connection in your workplace, school, or community.
Whether it’s sharing oranges during a team break, checking in with someone, or starting a conversation about loneliness, small actions can help give loneliness a voice.
You can explore even more events on the Connections Map throughout Loneliness Awareness Week.
Share on social media using #ShareAnOrange, #LonelinessAwarenessWeek and #GivingLonelinessAVoice
