Agenda
We're in the business of transforming the apprenticeship experience.
Registration
09:00 - 10:00
Registration, Networking &
Meet The Exhibitors
Get in early and explore the conference and opportunity to network with other like minded professionals and take a look at the various exhibition stands.
Introduction
10:00 - 10:10
Welcome to the
Apprenticeship Branding Conference - AMPLIFY
Hear from the Apprenticeship Branding Conference team and our headline sponsor about why the event has been organised, and its importance both to employers and apprentices.
Safaraz Ali
Pathway Group
Jagdeep Soor
Pathway Group
Introduction
10:10- 10:30
Headline Sponsors
Address
Ricky Leaves
British Airways
Melissa Richardson MBE
British Airways
Apprentice Panel Discussion
10:30 - 11:30
Apprentice's Perspective:
Amplify You and Your Brand
An engaging discussion with apprentices from diverse industries as they share insights into the critical efforts underway to promote apprenticeships.
Gain firsthand perspectives from apprentices who are actively involved in promoting apprenticeships within their organisations and communities. Discover the impactful work being done to showcase the value of apprenticeships as a pathway to career success and address misconceptions surrounding vocational training.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear inspiring stories, learn about effective promotional tactics, and contribute to the dialogue on advancing apprenticeship opportunities for the next generation of professionals.
Panel Chair
Emily Rock
Emily Rock
Association of Apprentices
Panel Member
Haris Javed
Haris Javed
Lloyds Banking Group
Panel Member
Kieren Buxton
Kieren Buxton
TrAC Apprenticeships
Panel Member
Alexia Williams
Alexia Williams
Rolls Royce
Panel Member
Santina Bunting
Santina Bunting
Arup
Break
11:30 - 11:45
Break &
Meet the Exhibitors
Employer Panel Discussion
11:45 - 12:45
Employer's Insight: Shaping Careers through Apprenticeships
Discover the pivotal role employers play in shaping the landscape of early careers engagement through apprenticeships in this dynamic panel session.
Join industry leaders as they share insights, strategies, and best practices for effectively engaging with apprenticeships to attract, retain, and develop talent.
Gain valuable perspectives on how employers are leveraging apprenticeships as a strategic tool for building diverse and inclusive teams, driving innovation, and strengthening their talent pipelines. You'll discover actionable insights to empower your organisation in navigating the ever-changing landscape of talent acquisition and development.
Panel Chair
Susanna Lawson
Susanna Lawson
OneFile
Panel Member
Ricky Leaves
Ricky Leaves
British Airways
Panel Member
Jane Knight
Jane Knight
Successful Mums
Career Academy
Panel Member
Kirsty Adams
Kirsty Adams
Compass Group UK&I
Panel Member
Pete Milsom
Pete Milsom
UCAS
Lunch
12:45 - 13:45
Lunch &
Networking
EPAO & Learning Provider Panel Discussion
13:45 - 14:30
EPAO and Learning provider partnerships: Collaborative Strategies for Success
Unlock the keys to successful apprenticeship programmes by delving into the critical relationship between employers, learning providers, and EPAOs. This enlightening panel session explores the vital collaboration required to ensure apprentices receive the highest quality training, support, and assessment throughout their journey.
Join industry experts as they share practical insights, strategies, and best practices for establishing effective partnerships with learning providers and EPAOs.
Panel Chair
Nicki Hay MBE
Nicki Hay MBE
AELP
Panel Member
Jenny Pelling
Jenny Pelling
Kaplan
Panel Member
Jan Richardson-Wilde
Jan Richardson-Wilde
OAL
Panel Member
Simon Lewis
Simon Lewis
NOCN Group
Panel Member
Derrin Kent
Derrin Kent
TDM
Keynote Speaker
14:30 - 15:30
Derek Redmond OLY
Join us for an inspiring keynote address by Derek Redmond OLY at the Apprenticeship Branding Conference - Amplify, where he will share his remarkable journey as an Olympic athlete and on the power of diversity, resilience, and motivation fuels success. Learn practical strategies to overcome challenges, foster mental resilience, and enhance performance. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired and empowered.
Break
15:30 - 15:45
Break &
Meet the Exhibitors
Engagement, Employment & Enrichment Panel Discussions
15:45 - 16:45
What does good look like? Engagement, Employment & Enrichment
Embark on a journey to uncover the hallmarks of exceptional apprenticeship programmes in this illuminating panel session. As apprenticeships continue to evolve, it's essential to identify the characteristics that define success and excellence in apprenticeship programmes.
Join industry leaders and experts as they share their perspectives on what "good" truly looks like.
Discover best practices, innovative approaches, and real-world examples of outstanding apprenticeship programs that have made a tangible impacts and defined excellence.
Panel Chair
Charlotte Bosworth
Charlotte Bosworth
Innovate Awarding
Panel Member
Laura - Jane Rawlings MBE
Laura - Jane Rawlings MBE
Youth Employment UK
Panel Member
Rebecca Hollamby
Rebecca Hollamby
City & Guilds
Panel Member
Joseph Lennox
Joseph Lennox
HMRC
Panel Member
Simon Ashworth
Simon Ashworth
AELP
Panel Member
Sharon Blyfield OBE
Sharon Blyfield OBE
CCEP
Thank you
16:45 - 17:00
Closing Address
Celebrations
17:00 - 18:30
Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards & Apprentice Network Launch
Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards Shortlist Announcements
Multicultural Apprentice Network Launch Event
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Conference Guests
30+
Speakers & Pannelists
15+
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