From principles to practice
Having evolved from the theme “from principles to practice,” HBC Fest redefines how we think about professional development. Far from a typical conference, this unique event combines the best of CPD with a rejuvenating well-being experience. Leave behind the formality of smart attire and endless PowerPoint slides, and instead, embrace a low-tech, nature-centric approach where you can unwind under blue skies. Immerse yourself in participatory sessions that range from interactive workshops centred around human behaviour change science to enriching activities such as yoga, nature walks, music making, and art, HBC Fest will allow behaviour change concepts to take root, grow, and inspire practical, real-world impact.
What you can expect
The idea behind HBC Fest stemmed from the desire to create an event that really embodies the values of Human Behaviour Change for Life: being practical, fostering connection, providing support, embracing innovation and being ethical.
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Announcing our keynote speaker for 2025
Krish Patel
The HBCL team are excited to introduce Krish Patel as our keynote speaker for 2025. Krish is the founder of Tales to Inspire, a social enterprise dedicated to sharing powerful, real-life stories that inspire personal growth and social change. A dynamic storyteller and speaker, Krish believes in the transformative power of storytelling to break down barriers, build connections, and ignite positive action.
His journey began with the desire to create a platform where individuals from all walks of life could share their stories, empowering others to overcome adversity and build a more inclusive, compassionate world.
Through Tales to Inspire, Krish has connected with communities across the UK and beyond, using stories as a tool to drive social impact, foster empathy, and encourage systemic change.
See what previous changemakers had to say about their Fest experience!
Testimonials
“This weekend the Human Behaviour Change for Life team redefined CPD. There was no fancy conference venue, very limited tech, no hotel room, no session break toilet queues and no mediocre food. Instead, there was experiential outdoor learning in nature in a stunning location in small high trust groups with such a breadth of experience and expertise. We were fuelled by stunning vegan food, minds calmed with mindfulness and bodies stretched with yoga. As I packed up my tent at the end of the weekend and spent a moment checking I hadn’t left anything behind, I felt light – light with my load I had to carry, light from the fact I left nothing physical behind (no hotel towels to be washed, no hotel litter bin full of unwanted conference bag bits) and light with optimism for a period of reflecting everything I had experienced (learnt does not feel the right word). So often we come home with pages of notes never to be read again but this morning I am mind mapping what I want to take forward and it’s all there clear in my mind because I experienced it rather than simply sat listening all weekend. I sang, I acted, I juggled, I walked, I listened, I discussed and all these experiences together bring such a richer learning experience. A huge thank you to all the Human Behaviour Change for Life team! I took so few photos as I felt no need for my phone!”
Sarah Ellis
HBC Fest 2024 changemaker
Frequently asked questions
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