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Labour Party Conference Reception: Skills for the future

7.30pm–9pm

Meeting Room 13, Liverpool Experience Campus (formerly ACC Liverpool)

At this year’s Labour Party Conference, the Education Policy Institute has partnered with AQA and Skills Builder Partnership to hold a reception on the theme of ‘Skills for the future’

We invite you to join us for an evening of conversation with colleagues from across the education and skills sector, exploring what is needed to ensure every young person can develop the core skills, confidence and opportunities they need to thrive in a modern, technology‑driven world.

Speakers will be announced in due course.

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

Speakers

  • Dr Michael Englard

    UK CEO, Skills Builder Partnership

  • Natalie Perera

    Chief External Affairs and Communications Officer, AQA

  • Lucy Powell MP

    Secretary of State for Education

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