Online Conference
Cutting Edge
We would like to invite you to Cutting Edge 2025, an online conference that will inspire and equip you in your work with children at risk.
The conference will take place over three days – Tuesday 1 to Thursday 3 July. Each day, there will be two hours of talks, a panel discussion and breakout groups. This programme will be repeated two or three times each day, to enable you to engage at a time that works for you – whatever your time zone. We are planning to translate the presentations into multiple languages (through a combination of live translators and automated captions).
Cutting Edge is being curated by Viva and our partner networks; however, it’s an open invitation. More information – including speakers and topics – will be available soon, but for now, please register using the form below.
Here’s what you can expect:
It will be based around Viva’s vision and approach – churches and organisations working together to have a bigger impact in the lives of children.
It will be an opportunity to learn from academics, theologians and practitioners – and that includes other participants having the opportunity to learn from you.
Programme Format
A complete programme will be available shortly. To find out the times of the main, workshop and informal meet up sessions in your timezone, download our programme timezone spreadsheet.
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Main Plenary Sessions
Two, identical, two-hour plenary sessions will be held each day - so choose one at the time that suits you best. (Starting at 9am and 4pm British Summer Time).
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Workshop Sessions
Each day, there will be three one-hour, optional workshop-style sessions to choose from. Participate in them all, or none - it’s up to you.
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Informal Meet Up Sessions
Between the main plenary session and workshop sessions, there will be the opportunity to informally meet with other conference participants.
Topics
More information about topics and speakers will be available shortly. Topics will include:
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Strengthening families
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Trauma informed care
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Keeping children safe online
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Child participation
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Mental health
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Disability inclusion
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Global funding landscape
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Youth leadership
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Using AI to care better for children
To participate in Viva’s Cutting Edge conference in July 2025, please register today by completing this form:
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Shared Vision
Connect with people passionate about making more impact in the lives of children and eager to see churches and organisations working better together.
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Learning
Use this opportunity to learn from academics, theologians and practitioners – and that includes other participants having the opportunity to learn from you.
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Practical Action
Be inspired, and equipped, to take practical steps to make a bigger, better and longer-lasting impact in the lives of children.
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Intersections
It’s at the edges where things intersect. Join us at this conference and gather with people from different sectors who have various expertise and experiences.
