Event Overview
We are pleased to welcome GBSIOT as the host of the first Talent & Skills Connect Community Takeover.
Welcoming speakers from the Institute of Technology Network, the event will be focused on Post-16 Education and Skills, the UK Industrial Strategy and the contribution of Institutes of Technology (IoT).
IoTs are designed to align specialist skills provision with the needs of innovative businesses, especially those enabling critical technologies in frontier sectors at Higher Technical level. The event will showcase the breadth of existing offers available to partners, highlighting opportunities for engagement, collaboration, and promotion.
Distinctive perspectives will stimulate meaningful conversation around the role of IOTs in driving inclusive and successful innovation, advancing the UK’s skills status and economic activity. Real-world examples and collaborative efforts will underline the importance of inclusive, accessible, and industry-aligned skills provision, ensuring innovation is shared across regions, communities, and sectors.
Why Attend?
- Gain strategic insights into the future of skills and innovation in England.
- Discover how Institutes of Technology bridge the gap between education and industry, especially in higher technical skills.
- Explore opportunities for engagement, collaboration, and promotion within the innovation and skills ecosystem.
- Learn from real-world examples and best practices in inclusive, accessible, and industry-aligned skills provision.
- Contribute to shaping the future workforce and supporting national priorities for talent development.
Who Should Attend?
- Partners and prospective partners of Innovate UK Talent & Skills Connect.
- Employers, educators, policymakers, and stakeholders interested in skills development and innovation.
- Sector bodies, sector skills bodies, further education and higher education providers, independent learning providers, Catapults, and research organisations.
- Anyone interested in advancing collaboration and strengthening the innovation talent pipeline.
Accessibility and Inclusion
We are committed to ensuring our events are accessible for all.
If you experience any barriers to registering, for any reason, please contact us by email: enquiries@iukbc.org.uk or phone: +44 03333 403250 and we will support your registration.