

Sun 21 Jun
|River Tees Watersports Centre
Parent Summit 2026 (Father's Day Celebration)
A landmark gathering for African parents, professionals, and advocates dedicated to raising strong, confident, and culturally grounded children in the modern world.
Time & Location
21 Jun 2026, 15:00 – 20:00 BST
River Tees Watersports Centre, The Slipway, N Shore Rd, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 2NL, UK
About the event
Afro-UK Parenting Summit 2026 — Empowering Parents, Strengthening Families
When: Sunday 21 June 2026 (Father’s Day) — 15:00–20:00 (NO AFRICAN MAN TIME).
Where: Tees Valley Water Sports Centre, The Slipway End, Shore Road, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 2NL
The Afro-UK Parenting Summit 2026 is a practical, family-first day for African parents and carers living in the UK. This Summit brings together parents, NHS clinicians, community leaders and family-facing services to share clear, culturally-aware guidance on safeguarding, school navigation, parental wellbeing and everyday parenting challenges — plus a special Father’s Day spotlight and family activities.
Tickets: £10 per adult (children under age 10 attend free).
Questions/enquiries: hello@afroukparenting.com
What the ticket includes
Access to main sessions, workshops and live Q&A
Family activities zone (soft play, ball pool, face painting) and Father’s Day spotlight
Food & refreshments (including African food options, meat pie, zobo, popcorn, ice cream, salad, coleslaw, tea & coffee)
Souvenir pack and downloadable resource bundle (checklists, scripts & contacts)
Digital pass via the Afro-UK Parenting app — show at registration
Sponsors. Exhibitors & Affiliate partners
Showcase your services to an engaged community of Afro-UK parents, NHS professionals and community leaders. Email hello@afroukparenting.com.
Online listing option — £20 Not attending in person? Get listed in our online exhibitor directory for the day
Affiliate partnership (no cost to organisations)
Offer your members a special deal: two tickets for £15 (instead of £10 per adult).
How to apply
Practical notes
Passes must be printed or shown via the app at registration; no cash at the door.
Recording and photography will take place.
Accessibility support and dietary requests can be requested via hello@afroukparenting.com.











