Talent & Skills Connect Event – Annual Conference 2026

Overview

From Tech Trends to Talent Strategies: Turning Tech Horizons into Workforce Readiness

As emerging technologies rapidly reshape industries, the need to align workforce skills with future opportunities has never been more urgent.

The Talent and Skills Connect Annual Conference 2026 is your gateway to understanding and preparing for the next wave of innovation. This event will bring together thought leaders, innovators and workforce strategists to explore how technology foresight can drive effective skills development.

Why attend?

The conference will provide attendees with a unique opportunity to explore how emerging technologies, such as AI, advanced manufacturing, life sciences and digital infrastructure are shaping the future of work. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how these tech trends can be translated into practical workforce strategies, ensuring organisations are prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead.

The morning session will feature thought-provoking keynotes, championing the industrial strategy sectors, and panels led by experts in innovation and skills development. While the afternoon session will provide attendees to join interactive workshops will delve into technology foresight, workforce readiness and the development of transversal skills.

In addition, attendees will also have the chance to network with many organisations from across the innovation and skills ecosystem, including business, universities, sector bodies and learning providers. The conference is designed to foster collaboration, share best practices and inspire collective action to build a resilient, future-ready workforce for the UK.

Who should attend?

• Innovative businesses seeking to future-proof their talent pipelines
• Skills and workforce development professionals
• Policy makers and sector leaders
• Educators and training providers