1-2 March 2027, Liverpool Experience Campus (LEX)
From reform to reality in skills and workforce development
The Apprenticeships & Training Conference returns in March 2027, bringing together employers, training providers, policymakers, and sector leaders for two essential days of insight, innovation, and collaboration.
Following a record-breaking 2026 event, ATC is back at the Liverpool Experience Campus (LEX), a world class venue in a city renowned for its energy, creativity, and warm welcome.
As the Government’s evolving skills and growth agenda gathers pace, ATC 2027 will explore what this means in practice for employers and providers. With a renewed focus on productivity, workforce development, and opportunity, the conference will examine how a more flexible, employer-driven system can respond to economic priorities and changing labour market needs, including the rollout of the Youth Guarantee and its implications for pathways into work.
From the future of apprenticeships and funding reform to shorter, more modular training routes, the rise of AI and its impact on skills demand, and the transition to a green economy, ATC is where the sector comes together to understand change, share best practice, and shape what comes 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
✔️ College Leaders Summit offering a dedicated space to challenge thinking, share perspectives, and explore new approaches and reform
✔️ Interactive exhibition featuring leading organisations and solution providers
✔️ Unrivalled networking opportunities across both days
✔️ Gala Dinner & National Awards Ceremony celebrating excellence in the sector
Hear from leading voices in apprenticeships, training, and skills policy. Our plenary sessions and keynote addresses inspire, challenge thinking, and spark sector-wide conversations.
Choose from over 80 interactive workshops designed to deliver practical insights, policy updates, and innovative strategies tailored for employers, providers, and workforce development professionals.
Engage with sector peers, explore new partnerships, and meet leading organisations in our buzzing exhibition hall packed with ideas, solutions, and opportunities to connect.
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.
“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.”
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
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
“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.”
"Really insightful conference with experienced and thought-provoking keynote speakers and panelists."
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"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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