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The Apprenticeships & Skills Group

ADULT SKILLS CONFERENCE 2026

Conference Theme: Shaping the future of Adult Skills

Millennium Point - Birmingham

10 June 2026

Headline Sponsor

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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

Meet the Speakers

Our Conferences are renowned for the breadth, depth and representation of the sector through the rich line up of speakers. 

Hear first hand from experts in the sector 

Meet the Chair

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Jim Carley

Director of Business Development

Shaw Trust

Jim Carley
Shaw Trust

Jim Carley

Shaw Trust

Director of Business Development

Pauline Jones
Department for Work & Pensions (DWP)

Pauline Jones

Department for Work & Pensions (DWP)

Senior Sector Skills & SWAP Lead

Georgia Deith
NOCN Group

Georgia Deith

NOCN Group

Funding and Opportunities Lead

Sam Tobin
Skills4Group

Sam Tobin

Skills4Group

Operations Director

Dr Craig Corrigan
Social Recruitment Advocacy Group & PeoplePlus UK

Dr Craig Corrigan

Social Recruitment Advocacy Group & PeoplePlus UK

Co-Chair

Fliss Miller
East Midlands Combined County Authority

Fliss Miller

East Midlands Combined County Authority

Director of Skills & Employment

Hayley Blackmoor
Department for Work & Pensions (DWP)

Hayley Blackmoor

Department for Work & Pensions (DWP)

Senior Employer & Partnership manager

Tyron Wain
NOCN Group

Tyron Wain

NOCN Group

Business Development Manager

Kevin Vashi
Netcom Training

Kevin Vashi

Netcom Training

Managing Director

Peter Lee
The Omni Group

Peter Lee

The Omni Group

Group Head of Learning & Development

Faye Docherty
The North East Combined Authority

Faye Docherty

The North East Combined Authority

Programme Manager

James Norris
Walsall Council

James Norris

Walsall Council

Head of Skills & Employability

Alex Fowkes
AiVII

Alex Fowkes

AiVII

Director of Consultancy

Lisa Hawksby
Total Training Provision

Lisa Hawksby

Total Training Provision

Managing Director

Laura Savage
PeoplePlus

Laura Savage

PeoplePlus

Director of Partner & Social Value Services

Imman Laksari-Adams
Greater London Authority

Imman Laksari-Adams

Greater London Authority

Head of Strategy & Relationships

Samina Iqbal
LMP Education

Samina Iqbal

LMP Education

Associate Director, Employability

Ben Ellison
AiVII

Ben Ellison

AiVII

Founder & CEO

Lee Kirton
Northern College (part of Barnsley College)

Lee Kirton

Northern College (part of Barnsley College)

Principal

Nick Moss
PeoplePlus

Nick Moss

PeoplePlus

Social Recruitment Framework Business Manager

Nathan Weekes
West Midlands Combined Authority

Nathan Weekes

West Midlands Combined Authority

Head of Employment Support & Careers

Tracey Patmore
NOCN Group

Tracey Patmore

NOCN Group

Head of Products

Kerri Bowers
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Kerri Bowers

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Head of Customer Experience

Karla Conlan
Smart Solutions

Karla Conlan

Smart Solutions

National Accounts & Social Impact Manager

Sponsors

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Headline Sponsor

The Digital College

Bag, Pen & Pad Sponsor

NOCN Group

Strategic Partner

AiVII

Workshop Sponsor

ServAce

Accommodation Sponsor

360 Skills Training

Badge Sponsor

NQual

Event App Sponsor

Exhibitors

TRIBAL MAYTAS
PeoplePlus
NOCN Group
360 Skills Training
Ascentis
Drake Lane Associates
The Digital College
The Institute of Employability Professionals
Pathway Group
DWP
Cognisoft
S Knights Recruitment
Northern College (part of Barnsley College)
Athena Spectrum
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Exhibit Lite

Multicultural Apprenticeships & Skills Alliance
KTC
EP/AO Hub

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