1–2 March 2027 · LEX, Liverpool
The UK's leading apprenticeships and training conference
Two days of plenaries, workshops and networking for everyone shaping skills in the UK — closing with the Apprenticeship & Training Awards.
1,800+
Delegates
55+
Exhibitors
750+
Awards dinner guests
20%
Early-bird saving
on passes booked by 31 December
About the conference
Celebrating excellence in apprenticeship and training delivery
ATC brings together training providers, FE colleges, awarding organisations, employers and government for two days in Liverpool. Expect candid policy conversations, practical workshops you can take back to your teams, and the chance to meet the people doing this work best.
Day two closes with the Apprenticeship & Training Awards Gala Dinner — the sector's night to celebrate.
Our partners
Keynote speakers
Hear from the people shaping the sector
Five keynote speakers are confirmed for the ATC 2027 main stage, with more to be announced. Workshop speakers follow from January.
Your hosts
Shane Mann and Shane Chowen, Conference Chairs
Day oneMonday 1 March
Employer Summit
A dedicated strand for employer leaders
The Employer Summit is the dedicated employer strand at ATC 2027 – a focused, pitch-free programme designed exclusively for senior HR, People and L&D leaders from employer organisations across the UK.
Pitch-free
No sales pitches — just candid, practical conversation.
Senior peers
Designed exclusively for senior HR, People and L&D leaders.
Focused strand
A dedicated programme within ATC, built around employers' priorities.
Employers only
Senior HR, People & L&D leaders
EXPO
Exhibition
Meet the organisations powering skills
Across both days, the ATC exhibition brings together leading organisations from across the apprenticeships and skills sector to showcase their latest products, services and solutions. It's the place to compare options, see what's new and have the conversations that move your plans forward.
55+ exhibitors
Leading organisations showcasing their offer in one place.
See what's new
Explore new products, services and ways of working.
Make connections
Meet the teams and find the right partners for your organisation.
What delegates say
Why people come back every year
“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.”
Director of Apprenticeship Development
Kaplan
“The ATC Conference is a must for anyone leading apprenticeships and training provision. Great content, fantastic speakers and huge numbers of passionate, expert peers to talk to!”
Allan Milne
Vice Principal, Salford City College
“ATC is a hugely valuable opportunity to connect and learn from colleagues across the apprenticeships and skills sector. I always come away with new insights and perspectives.”
Katy Dorman
Apprenticeship Strategy Manager, Norfolk County Council
Venue
LEX, Liverpool
Liverpool Experience Campus (formerly ACC Liverpool), Kings Dock, Liverpool Waterfront, L3 4FP.
By train
A short taxi or bus ride from Liverpool Lime Street.
By air
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 30 minutes by taxi.
Hotels
Book your hotel when you buy your conference ticket.
Join us in Liverpool
Book before 31 December and save 20% with our early-bird offer. Group rates are available for teams of five or more.
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