A space for practitioners
The conference connects churches, organisations, network leaders and other people committed to children so they can learn from experience across different contexts.
← All global activities
Learning for greater impact
Cutting Edge Conference
Cutting Edge brings together people serving children at risk to exchange experience, explore evidence and turn learning into stronger practice through interactive conferences and follow-on resources.
Official Viva resources ↗
From ideas to application
Sessions are designed to move beyond inspiration. Presentations, discussion prompts, reading and action steps help participants consider what stronger collaboration and child advocacy look like in practice.
Learning remains available
Viva publishes selected films and follow-on materials from previous Cutting Edge gatherings, while its official page carries information about current conferences and webinar series.
Putting it into practice
A safe, locally owned pathway.
Participation should be planned with VNZ and relevant network members, using current guidance and appropriate safeguarding arrangements.
- Review the current programme and intended audience.
- Join relevant live sessions or use published recordings.
- Discuss implications with colleagues and network members.
- Agree practical changes and revisit progress together.
From the source
Get current guidance from Viva.
Dates, themes and downloadable materials may change. Use Viva’s official page for the latest information.
Cutting Edge events and resources ↗