Join leading voices in higher and degree apprenticeships, higher technical education, professional skills, and work-based learning at UVAC’s 2025 National Conference — the must-attend event for professionals shaping the future of skills.

This year’s conference takes place on Thursday 20 November at the ICC in Birmingham, bringing together thought leaders and practitioners to explore the theme: CHANGE – Creating and Adapting to Apprenticeship and Skills Policy: Past, Present, and Future.

Here are four reasons why this year’s conference could be especially valuable for you.

✔️ Outstanding sector experts presenting, giving updates on policy and insights to practice in the delivery of higher technical education and skills training including higher and degree apprenticeships

✔️ A choice of 9 different workshop sessions In addition to the whole conference keynotes and presentation, each of our 3 breakout sessions offers you a choice of 3 workshops. There’s no need to book ahead, just attend the ones you want to on the day.  

✔️  Connect with like-minded professionals. Delegates have the chance to engage with industry leaders, speakers, and exhibitors who are at the forefront of shaping the future of apprenticeship education. 

✔️ Conference Exhibition.  Our exhibition hall is a busy, vibrant space to meet and chat with our sponsors and exhibitors and their support is extremely valuable to making UVAC’s conference an event that showcases the very latest policy and practice in delivering higher and degree apprenticeships in England. 

So, if you are looking for an event where you can network with like-minded individuals, share your ideas, and gain valuable insights into the latest trends and developments in the field of higher level apprenticeships, book your tickets today!