At this year’s Labour Party Conference, the Education Policy Institute has partnered with NCFE and WorldSkills UK to hold a reception on the theme of ‘Skills excellence: The key to unlocking opportunity and growth’. 

We invite you to join us for an evening of conversation with colleagues across the education sector, considering how supporting skills excellence can unlock opportunity and drive economic growth across the country.

This event is by invitation only, to request a ticket please get in touch on reception@epi.org.uk.

Date and time: 30 September 2025, 20:00 – 21:30

Location: Meeting room 13, ACC Liverpool (secure zone)

Meet the speakers:

  • Ben Blackledge, Chief Executive, WorldSkills UK
  • David Gallagher, Chief Executive, NCFE
  • Natalie Perera, Chief Executive, EPI
  • Senior representative, Autodesk
  • Secretary of State for Education, The Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP (invited)

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