Join us and the conversation at our Adult Skills Conference
What to expect at the Adult Skills Conference 2026
The Adult Skills Conference 2026 is a full-day event bringing together providers, employers, combined authorities, and sector leaders to explore the key issues shaping adult learning and skills. Across interactive sessions, panel discussions, and practical insight-sharing, attendees will hear perspectives from those delivering on the ground, understand the impact of skills on learners and employers, and gain clarity on the evolving policy and funding landscape. Whether you’re looking to connect with peers, share your experiences, or take away practical ideas to put into practice, the day is designed to inform, inspire, and spark meaningful conversations.
Where: Millennium Point - Birmingham
When: 10 June 2026
Highlights from Adult Skills Conference 2025


Jim Carley
Shaw Trust
Director of Business Development


Pauline Jones
Department for Work & Pensions (DWP)
Senior Sector Skills & SWAP Lead


Georgia Deith
NOCN Group
Funding and Opportunities Lead


Sam Tobin
Skills4Group
Operations Director


Dr Craig Corrigan
Social Recruitment Advocacy Group & PeoplePlus UK
Co-Chair


Fliss Miller
East Midlands Combined County Authority
Director of Skills & Employment


Hayley Blackmoor
Department for Work & Pensions (DWP)
Senior Employer & Partnership manager


Tyron Wain
NOCN Group
Business Development Manager


Kevin Vashi
Netcom Training
Managing Director


Peter Lee
The Omni Group
Group Head of Learning & Development


Faye Docherty
The North East Combined Authority
Programme Manager


James Norris
Walsall Council
Head of Skills & Employability


Alex Fowkes
AiVII
Director of Consultancy


Lisa Hawksby
Total Training Provision
Managing Director


Laura Savage
PeoplePlus
Director of Partner & Social Value Services


Imman Laksari-Adams
Greater London Authority
Head of Strategy & Relationships


Samina Iqbal
LMP Education
Associate Director, Employability


Ben Ellison
AiVII
Founder & CEO


Lee Kirton
Northern College (part of Barnsley College)
Principal


Nick Moss
PeoplePlus
Social Recruitment Framework Business Manager


Nathan Weekes
West Midlands Combined Authority
Head of Employment Support & Careers


Tracey Patmore
NOCN Group
Head of Products


Kerri Bowers
Magn8
Head of Customer Experience


Karla Conlan
Smart Solutions
National Accounts & Social Impact Manager
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