Our next summit will focus on skills, growth and opportunity, providing international perspectives on key economic and social challenges. We’ll have an exceptional line-up of experts – as well as education and industry partners – who will be sharing their knowledge to deliver an innovative conference like no other.
Location: McIntyre House, 2 Holland Street, Birmingham B3 1PW
Date: Thursday 23 May 2024
Event time: 09.00 – 16.00
Why attend?
- Exchange insights on the role of world-class skills in stimulating innovation and growth, supporting social mobility and unlocking opportunity
- Network with other senior leaders from education, industry and government
- Learn from international best practice within WorldSkills UK’s global network
- Participate in solutions-focused workshops
- Engage in CPD with the WorldSkills UK Centre of Excellence in partnership with NCFE
- Enjoy a tour of University College Birmingham’s state-of-the-art facilities
Confirmed speakers:
- Ben Blackledge, Chief Executive WorldSkills UK
- Chelle Travis, Executive Director, SkillsUSA
- Anthony Impey MBE, Chief Executive, Be the Business
- Rosa Wells, FE Principal and Dean of STEM, University College Birmingham
- Jeff Greenidge, Director of Diversity & Governance, Association of Colleges
- Dr Mandy Crawford-Lee, Chief Executive, UVAC
- Dr Fiona Aldridge, Head of Insight & Intelligence, West Midlands Combined Authority
- Philip Le Feuvre, Chief Operating Officer, NCFE
- Jo Reynolds, Early Careers Engagement & Programme Lead UK, HSBC UK