UVAC’s 2026 National Conference, themed Reimagining HE and Skills: Policy, Place, Innovation and Growth, is a must-attend event for those leading, delivering and shaping the future of higher skills.  

Join us on Thursday 19 November 2026, at the MTC, Coventry, to explore one of the most pressing questions facing the sector: how do we reimagine higher education and skills amid rapid policy change and growing opportunity? 

The programme includes keynote speakers, three breakout sessions, five interactive workshops, 13 presentations and a cross-sector plenary panel, with plenty of opportunities to network and share ideas with colleagues. 

READ more about our keynote speakers Matthew Drinkwater, Head of the Fashion Innovation Agency at London College of Fashion, who will be delivering the opening keynote address and Peter Hill, Director of Woven Fabrics at Heathcoat Fabrics who we will hear from later in the day.

Whether you are a first-time attendee or a regular UVAC delegate, the conference offers a chance to hear what is working, challenge existing thinking, share experience and take away practical ideas that can be applied within your own organisation. 

Explore the programme and book your place today!