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About the conference

The ultimate two-day celebration of excellence in apprenticeships and training

The UK's leading event for workforce development, training provision and apprenticeships – now in its 12th year and returning to Liverpool on 1–2 March 2027.

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About ATC

Where skills reform becomes reality

2015

Founded

12th

Edition in 2027

2

Essential days

LEX

Liverpool Experience Campus

The Apprenticeships & Training Conference (ATC) is the UK's leading event dedicated to advancing workforce development, training provision and apprenticeships. Founded in 2015, ATC brings together employers, training providers, policymakers and sector leaders for two essential days of insight, innovation and collaboration.

As the Government's skills reform agenda moves from policy into practice, ATC is where the sector comes together to understand what it means – for employers building the workforces of tomorrow, for providers designing and delivering the training that gets them there, and for the leaders shaping what the system looks like next.

Now in its 12th year, ATC 2027 returns to the Liverpool Experience Campus (LEX) – a world-class venue in a city that matches the conference's energy and ambition.

What to expect

Two days built around how you work

01

Plenaries

Policy, funding and sector direction from the people setting it — with time for your questions.

02

Workshops

Practical sessions on delivery, quality, EPA and learner outcomes, led by practitioners.

03

Exhibition

55+ exhibitors across the hall: awarding organisations, EPAOs, technology and services.

04

The Awards

The Apprenticeship & Training Awards Gala Dinner closes day two with 750+ guests.

Who attends ATC?

The whole sector, in one place

Delegates come from every part of the apprenticeship and training system – 62% of them senior leaders or managers.

Training providers

21%

FE colleges

20%

Awarding organisations & EPAOs

18%

Employers

14%

Education suppliers

11%

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1,800+

Delegates in 2026

55+

Exhibitors

750+

Gala Dinner guests

60+

Workshops

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The organiser

An EducationScape event

ATC is organised by EducationScape, the specialist education media and events company behind FE Week and Schools Week. Alongside the conference, EducationScape runs the Apprenticeship & Training Awards, which close ATC each year with a Gala Dinner.

Questions about the event? Email ATC@educationscape.com.

Be part of ATC 2027

1–2 March 2027 · LEX, Liverpool. Early-bird 20% off until 31 December.