Get ready to speak at the ATC
- When: 10-11 March 2025
- Where: ACC, Liverpool
On behalf of the ATC team, we would like to extend our gratitude for agreeing to speak at the Apprenticeships and Training Conference 2025. Your contribution to our event is invaluable, and we are very excited to hear the insights and expertise that you will bring to our audience. Your participation will help make this year’s conference even more exceptional than the previous years. Please find below a series of useful FAQs. Should you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out, and we will be more than happy to assist you. Thank you again for being part of our fantastic line-up, and we look forward to your upcoming presentation.
Victoria Boyle and Zoe Belcher, Speaker Managers victoria.boyle@educationscape.com zoe.belcher@educationscape.com
Your session and speaker profile are now live on the Content section of the website. Please contact us urgently if there are any changes you would like to make to either the session or speaker profiles.
As a speaker, you will be provided with a complimentary speaker pass, valid for both days of the conference to allow you to enjoy all the keynotes, sessions and everything the event has to offer.
To register for your speaker pass, please use the link provided to you via the Speaker Resource Centre.
Please contact us if you are yet to receive access to the Speaker Resource Centre.
We would appreciate if you could promote your session using the Twitter hashtag #ATC25. We have put together a social media graphic for your use to announce your participation through social media.
Download social media graphics here
Lend your voice to our conference video
We ask for your help in creating a short promotional video to generate a buzz amongst our attendees and the wider sector.
If you would like to promote your session further, please send us a 10-second video summarising your session at event. Something such as "My name is XXX and I will be speaking at ATC 2025 on the topic of XXX. I am looking forward to XXX. See you there!”.
Please ensure supporting PowerPoint presentations are uploaded to the Speaker Resource Centre or emailed to us by Friday 28 February.
We have prepared a Festival of Education branded PowerPoint template for your use, which can be downloaded here: For Windows or For Mac. Use of the template is optional.
With so many sessions taking place, it is very important that we pre-load presentations to avoid problems and delays to sessions starting on time.
Videos that are embedded should be in MP4 format and accessible offline, i.e. no URL links.
If you are not able to send your presentation by this date, please ensure you bring a backup copy on a USB stick which your venue manager or the supporting technician will assist with when you arrive at your speaker venue.
We would like to share your presentation with attendees to have during and post event. If you do not wish for your presentation to be shared, please let us know.
TRAIN
ACC Liverpool is approximately a mile away from Lime Street train station, this would usually take approximately 20 minutes to navigate at a reasonable pace. The pavements are level access and there are crossings at every point so if you fancy some fresh air then this might work for you. Lime Street has a taxi rank at either end of the building if this is a better option.
Further details can be found here: https://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/train/accessibility/
BUS
All buses in Merseyside are accessible and specifically designed for people who are less mobile such as wheelchair users, older people, parents with buggies and small children, shoppers with heavy bags etc. Further details can be found here: https://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/bus/accessibility/
CAR
Pay and display on-site car parking is available at the temporary Liverpool Waterfront Car Park with accessible spaces and open 24 hours a day.
There are a number of secure, inexpensive car parking options available for visitors.
TAXI/CAR
If you are arriving in a taxi or getting dropped off then the venue has dedicated drop off points to make it easy for you.
If you require any materials shipped to the venue for your session, these must not arrive before Friday 7 March as deliveries may not be accepted outside of tenancy.
Please use the following link to download the shipping label. Please complete and include this on all packages. You must to contact Victoria Boyle with the number of packages, which session they are for and any tracking details.
During the Conference, we will have a team of photographers and videographers on-site. Please let us know in advance if you do NOT wish to have your picture be taken or be filmed at the event. Recordings are solely for capturing the atmosphere of the event - sessions will not be recorded for sharing purposes.
Should you wish your session to be recorded for your own purposes, please contact us to discuss further. External organisations must seek organiser permission to photograph or film the event.
We recommend arriving at the Conference at least 30 minutes before your session start time. Collect your Conference pass at registration from our helpful Registration team by showing your printed or digital Speaker Ticket.
Arrive at your session venue 15 minutes before your session start time to ensure everything is ready for your presentation. Your venue will be staffed by roving technicians who will be able to assist you with any on site queries. Please make yourself familiar with the route to your venue using our Conference map on the app closer to the event.
You will find Victoria Boyle and Zoe Belcher at the Speaker Registration desk, for any last-minute queries you may have.
Please proceed to enjoy the wider Conference and experience the array of sessions and exhibitors we have at the event!
Venues will be fully equipped with laptops/ desktops that are able to support PPT and videos, as well as suitably sized screens/ projectors.
Our venues will be supported by roving IT technicians and in the larger venues there will be a permanent IT technician.
Speakers in larger venues will be required to be mic’d up and we will have roving mics for audience questions.
We will have dedicated Wifi throughout the venue over both days and you will be given the access code on arrival.
Venue address: ACC Liverpool, Kings Dock, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 4FP.
Arrive by land, air, or sea. Two international airports, 20 minutes from the UK motorway network, and closer still to trains and ferries, ACC Liverpool is a venue that’s easy to reach.
Find further details on the ACC Liverpool website.
Please head to the Accommodation section of our website for local accommodation options.
Should speakers require a quiet space or area to finalise their session materials, please contact us in advance or speak to us at the Speaker Registration on the day.