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APPRENTICESHIPS & TRAINING

Conference

The UK’s Leading Conference for Skills, Apprenticeships & Workforce Training

2-3 March 2026, ACC, Liverpool

2-3 March 2026, ACC, Liverpool

About the Conference

Leading the Conversation on Skills Reform and Workforce Growth

The Apprenticeships & Training Conference (ATC) returns in March 2026, bringing together employers, training providers, policymakers, and sector leaders for two unmissable days of insight, innovation, and collaboration.

Following a record-breaking 2025 event, ATC is back at the ACC Liverpool – a world-class venue in a city known for its vibrancy, creativity, and warm welcome.

As the Government’s new Skills Reform agenda takes shape, ATC 2026 will explore how an employer-led, flexible, and future-focused skills system can drive growth, productivity, and opportunity. From apprenticeships and workforce development to digital transformation and green innovation, this is where the sector comes together to shape what’s next.

What to expect

✔️ Dynamic plenary sessions with high-profile keynote speakers

✔️ Over 80 practical workshops across a wide range of reform-driven themes

✔️ Employer Summit focused on workforce development and durable skills

✔️ Interactive exhibition featuring leading organisations and solution providers

✔️ Unrivalled networking opportunities across both days

✔️ Gala Dinner & National Awards Ceremony celebrating excellence in the sector

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Keynotes

Hear from leading voices in apprenticeships, training, and skills policy. Our plenary sessions and keynote addresses inspire, challenge thinking, and spark sector-wide conversations.

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Workshops

Choose from over 80 interactive workshops designed to deliver practical insights, policy updates, and innovative strategies tailored for employers, providers, and workforce development professionals.

Networking

Engage with sector peers, explore new partnerships, and meet leading organisations in our buzzing exhibition hall packed with ideas, solutions, and opportunities to connect.

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Our host city

Liverpool awaits. The home of the ATC.

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Testimonials

Hear what past attendees have to say about the ATC experience – from the quality of content to the connections made, discover why it’s a must-attend event.

Attendee 2025
MoD

“I cannot underestimate the value of this event. It allows all stakeholders to collaborate and share information and practices. Over both days, I really enjoyed meeting passionate, like-minded professionals and realised that, in the main, our issues are very similar.”

Vice Principal
Trafford and Stockport College

A fantastic, varied conference with some stand out key notes speakers such as Rory Sutherland and T J Power. Fantastic opportunity to bring like minded people together, with a common interest in improving opportunities for Apprentices across the country. Danielle Houghton- Vice Principal, Trafford and Stockport Colleg

Apprenticeship Manager
Amey

The ATC provides an amazing opportunity for those within the Apprenticeship and Training sector to develop their knowledge and understanding whilst networking with multiple sector professionals in the fantastic City of Liverpool . Jon Hornagold - Amey

Attendee 2024
Luminate Education Group

“A great event that keeps you up to date with changes and future changes and a great opportunity to network, would definitely recommend this conference to colleagues.”

Strategy and Development Manager
Labcorp

"Really insightful conference with experienced and thought-provoking keynote speakers and panelists."

Business Partnerships Coordinator
Truro & Penwith College

"The Apprenticeship and Training Conference 2025 was an exceptional experience. It provided a wealth of insights into the evolving landscape of apprenticeships and skills development. The sessions were engaging, the speakers were inspiring, and the networking opportunities were invaluable. I left feeling empowered with fresh ideas and strategies to implement in my own professional journey. A truly impactful event for anyone invested in fostering growth and learning!"

Business Development Manager
Liverpool Hope University

"I really enjoyed attending the ATC 2025 conference and can't wait to go again next year. I got to meet so many people and learn from sector experts which I know will massively help our organisation with our apprenticeships and training provision."

Strategic Lead
Anglia Ruskin University

"The ATC conference remains the stand-out event in the apprenticeships and skills landscape, the attention to detail in its organisation and delivery is unrivalled, it really is the best place from which to view the direction that the sector is moving in."

Head of Apprenticeship Delivery, Employer Engagement, and Commercial Partnership
York St John University

"The Apprenticeship Training Conference (ATC) was an outstanding event, bringing together sector leaders, educators, and employers to share invaluable insights. The sessions were highly engaging, with expert speakers addressing key challenges and opportunities in apprenticeship delivery. The networking opportunities were excellent, fostering meaningful discussions and collaborations. A must-attend event for anyone involved in apprenticeships!"

Director of Apprenticeship Development
Kaplan

"This is the conference you should drop everything to attend. Political representatives, insightful speakers, workshops of practical benefit, plus plenty of opportunities to network with colleagues across the sector, as well as make new connections."

Technical Lead
Rolls-Royce

"As an ex-apprentice working to improve the uptake of students down the apprenticeship route the ATC was a fantastic event to get up to date with everything going on in the sector and meet other likeminded individuals also working to improve the sector."

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Venue

ACC Liverpool, King’s Dock,Port of Liverpool,
Kings Dock St, Liverpool, L3 4FP

DATES

Conference ~ 2 – 3 March 2026
Gala Dinner ~ 3 March 2026

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