Workshop Applications
Your chance to share knowledge and ideas at the Apprenticeships & Training Conference.
Deadline: 20 November 2026 at 23:59
Your chance to share knowledge and ideas at the Apprenticeships & Training Conference.
Deadline: 20 November 2026 at 23:59
Over the course of two days, the Apprenticeships and Training Conference features over 80 sessions led by experts from across the apprenticeship and training sector. Approximately half of the conference content is selected through our open application process, allowing us to uncover fresh voices and innovative ideas. The remaining sessions are curated by the conference team in collaboration with key partners, including the Department for Work and Pensions, Ofsted, AELP, Skills England, CBI, and more.
This open application process enables us to discover new speakers and ensure a wide-ranging, inclusive programme, reflecting diversity in both topics and participants.
We invite individuals and organisations to apply to share their expertise, insights, and innovative ideas at the Apprenticeships and Training Conference 2027. To be considered as a speaker, please ensure your application is fully completed and submitted via our online application portal.
We encourage you to carefully review your application before submission, as only those received by the deadline will be considered for inclusion in the programme.
Our team will carefully review all speaker applications during November. Due to the high volume of submissions and a limited number of speaking opportunities, we regret that not all applicants will be selected.
While we greatly appreciate the contributions of those who have spoken at the conference in the past, please note that previous participation does not guarantee preference in the selection process. Each application will be evaluated on its individual merit, originality, and relevance to the conference’s themes.
We thank you for your understanding and appreciate your interest in contributing to ATC 2027.
ATC offers a comprehensive programme designed to address the most pressing issues and opportunities for employers and training providers. For ATC 2027, our content strands have been carefully curated to provide valuable insights and practical strategies for professionals across education, business, and policy.
These content strands are designed to equip attendees with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed in a rapidly changing environment.
The key content strands for the conference are:
AI, data and digital: AI in delivery and assessment, business systems and MIS, data-led intervention, and the digital capabilities of staff and learners.
Employers, sectors and skills demand: employer engagement and retention, labour market intelligence, sector-specific programmes, including green skills, defence and construction, and progression into work.
Funding, governance and compliance: funding rules and audits, financial health, subcontracting, board effectiveness and risk.
Future workforce readiness: employability, transferable skills, career adaptability and lifelong learning.
Learners, access and participation: 14–16 and 16–19 pathways, adult retraining, SEND, disadvantage, retention, safeguarding and inclusion.
Policy and system reform: the Growth and Skills Levy, Skills England, devolution and local commissioning, DfE and DWP policy, and qualification reform.
Quality, assessment and inspection: assessment, Ofsted, achievement rates, internal quality assurance, awarding organisation relationships and malpractice.
Teaching, training and workforce development: curriculum and delivery models, coaching and assessment practice, recruiting and retaining tutors and assessors, continuing professional development, leadership development and staff wellbeing.
When submitting your application, please ensure you have the following information ready:
Session title & description: Provide a title for your session, along with a brief description. You will also need to outline key takeaways attendees will gain from your session.
Speaker/s information: Include a bio and photo for each speaker involved in the session (up to a maximum of three speakers). If you are applying on behalf of others, ensure you have their permission to use and share their details.
Session timing preferences: Let us know if you have any preferences for when your session could take place.
Category & target audience: Select the appropriate category for your session and identify the target audience you aim to engage.
Editing your application: You can edit your application up until the submission deadline.
Important notes: Partially completed applications will not be considered, so please ensure all required information is provided. Please also note that commercial applications will be rejected. If you wish to promote a product please consider our exhibiting options.
It is time to apply to host a workshop at the ATC.
Online Application
All applications should be submitted before the end of 20 November 2026.
Before 23:59
Your application will now be reviewed by the team.
Review process
The ATC team will inform all applicants about its decision around the 4 December 2026.
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