The Employment and Skills Convention returns to Manchester on Thursday 2 July.
This major annual event for the employment and skills sectors brings together delegates from across central and local government, employers, providers, and third sector organisations to tackle key issues in policy and practice.
Join us this year as we explore how to grow opportunity and unlock potential in a changing workforce.
As the world of work continues to change, we’ll explore the key questions: how can we create and connect young people to opportunity? How is demand for skills evolving as technology reshapes jobs? And how can workers and employers be supported to thrive in a changing economy?
You can register below to be on our waiting list for the convention. Places are limited to two people per organisation to maximise networking opportunities.
If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the convention, please get in touch at [email protected].
Explore our sponsorship optionsWith thanks to our sponsors: Maximus UK, Edge Foundation, Ingeus, Youth Futures Foundation and City & Guilds.
Please see below our provisional agenda for the day.
Speakers at the convention will include:
- Stephen Evans, Chief Executive, Learning and Work Institute
- Sarah Yong, Director of Policy and External Affairs, Youth Futures Foundation
- Alex Fitzpatrick, Director of Young People, Department of Work and Pensions
- Luiza Paludo Gomes, Policy Lead, British Retail Consortium
- Jemma Johnstone, Operations Director, Maximus
- Dr Fiona Aldridge, Chief Executive, Skills Federation and Board Member, Skills England
- Nimmi Patel, Associate Director, techUK
- Patrick Craven FIEP, Public Affairs, Partnership & Engagement Director, City & Guilds
- Kate Bell, Assistant General Secretary, TUC
- Olly Newton, Executive Director, Edge Foundation
- Eva Woods, Skills and Employment Policy Officer, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority
The convention is now fully booked, but if you would like to register to be on our waiting list please do so below.
