Calling all Catholic student leaders!

The Catholic Students Leadership Summit 2026 is taking place from Friday 11th September - Sunday 13th September 2026!

If you are on committee for your university CathSoc, have questions on how to run it, this event is the place to be!

A weekend of bespoke training for Catholic student leaders in order to equip you to build flourishing Catholic communities at university. This weekend is open to all Catholic student leaders, whatever your role. Make sure your university is represented at the conference!

Tickets are available from Friday 10th April 2026.

If you have any questions, please email us at jasmine@catholcistudentnetwork.com

About this event

When: Friday 11th September - Sunday 13th September

Where: The Hayes Conference Centre, Derby

What: The Catholic Students Leadership Summit is a national event for Catholic students who have taken on places of leadership in their university CathSoc to come together for a weekend of training, formation, community and prayer. There will be experienced speakers providing teaching on various leadership principles, such as Catholic Leadership, Teamwork, and Culture, as well as time for networking and socialising with other young Catholic leaders, and space to enter into the depths of the Sacraments.

More information will be available soon.

Speakers

Meet the speakers at this year's Catholic Students Leadership Summit.

Fr Paul Keane

I am a priest of the Diocese of Brentwood (Essex and East London) and have been the Catholic Chaplain to the University of Cambridge since 2022. Born and raised in London, I read History at Peterhouse, and trained for the priesthood in Rome at the Venerable English College. Having been a curate, a parish priest, and vice-rector of a seminary, it is a privilege to be the chaplain and live at Fisher House. I look forward to meeting you!

Amy Cameron

Amy Cameron, a dynamic Catholic leader committed to forming faith-filled and mission-oriented communities, works as Director of Formation & Mission Development for the Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle, and is President of the National Board of Catholic Women in England & Wales. A wife and mother of three, Amy has led her diocesan Synodal journey, served as an observer at the European Continental Assembly of the Synod, and collaborates with the School for Synodality to support leadership formation rooted in accompaniment, co-responsibility, and spiritual discernment.

Jordan Kelly

Originally from Essex, Jordan is now based in Sheffield with his wife, Ali, and their two children. He carries a deep call to see the Church become who she truly is and to equip others to step more fully into the mission of sharing the Good News of Jesus. He is the Regional Lead for Divine Renovation in the UK, serves with the Encounter School of Ministry, and is a member of One Hope Project.

Amanda Radomski

Amanda is beginning her eighth year as a FOCUS missionary. She spent five years on university campuses in the US and Germany and is starting her third year working digitally with students throughout the world. Currently, she lives in Passau, Germany, with her husband Dennis and two sons Edward and Corbinian. Sunsets, beaches, cafes, books, and a good workout are among her favourite things.

Akira Pingol Jirenfelt

After living mission in Gothenburg and across Sweden, the Lord has called me to serve as a FOCUS missionary with Digital Outreach. My mission is to reach students from all over the world, especially in places around Europe where they have no one to guide them. I want to walk with them, inspire them to live mission, and invite others to know Jesus.

Summit timetable

Download the weekend timetable for this years' Catholic Student Leadership Summit.

Ticket Info

SVP TICKET
St Vincent de Paul are partnering with us! SVP want to support you with related costs and they have 50 free tickets to give away - 2 tickets per CathSoc Committee. Their only ask is that they come and visit you! This ticket includes the event ticket, meals and accommodation. This is on a first come first served basis - bookings for this ticket type will close when they are sold out.
*By choosing this ticket type, you agree to SVP contacting you to organise a university visit.*

SUPER EARLY BIRD

Buy early and receive a £30 discount! This ticket includes the event ticket, meals and accommodation. Super Early Bird bookings close on Sunday 31st May at 23:59.

STANDARD
This ticket type is priced at £90. This ticket includes the event ticket, meals and accommodation. Bookings close on Friday 28th August at 12:00.

GROUP OF 4 (OR MORE!)
Do you have 4 or more committee members? Are you looking to come as a group? This ticket is a fixed price of £300 with a minimum of 4 committee members attending (whether there's 6 or 10 committee members attending from one CathSoc, the price doesn't change!)

CHAPLAIN

This ticket type is priced at £90. This ticket includes the event ticket, meals and accommodation. Bookings close on Friday 28th August at 12:00.

Book your place!

To book yourself a place,simply follow the link below: