The forum also aimed to increase the effectiveness of participation, particularly from people experiencing poverty and social exclusion. Key speakers included: Carlos Susias, EAPN President, Susanna Abella, Secretary General for Family and Well-being in the Galician Xunta, Sian Jones, EAPN Policy Coordinator, Brussels, and Sonia Vila-Nuñez, from the European Commission, DG Employment and Social Affairs. The conclusions and presentations will shortly be made available on the website. For more information see: www.eapn-galicia.com.