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Welcome to the Innovation Zone
The space to challenge assumptions, rethink the learner experience, and explore bold ideas that disrupt the status quo.
From creative delivery models to breakthrough thinking, discover how innovation can transform your offer and create new value for learners and employers.
With 45 sessions across nine zones, bringing a team allows you to explore more perspectives, and maximise solutions and insights aligned to key roles in your organisation. Use the guide below to plan who should attend and make every session count.
View Zone GuideBookings for workshop sessions will open 7 days prior to the conference.
INNOVATION WORKSHOPS
Day 1
Future-Proofing Provision: Retain, Support, and Succeed with Predictive Data & Analytics
In a sector where learner success and retention are more vital than ever, this workshop explores how predictive analytics can help training providers move from reactive to proactive. Learn how using data-driven insights can improve programme quality, reduce recruitment costs, and boost long-term outcomes for both learners and providers.
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Achieving Excellence: NCG's Standards for Quality and Continuous
Improvement
This workshop explores NCG’s strategic, standardised approach to quality assurance and continuous
improvement across its colleges. Discover how NCG uses a unified quality framework, including deep
dives, consistent teaching reviews, and robust professional standards, to drive excellence, empower
staff, and improve learner outcomes.
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Accelerate Intelligence: harnessing internal expertise to improveassessment safely and compliantly
This session from Accelerate People showcases how internal expertise in AI is being
leveraged to enhance assessment processes safely, compliantly, and without relying on AI in
the assessment itself. Learn how cutting-edge tools are transforming assessor training and
operational efficiency within a regulated awarding environment.
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Working together to close the workforce essential digital skills gap
This session introduces FutureDotNow, a nationwide initiative tackling the UK’s essential digital skills
gap in the workforce. Learn how your organisation can get involved and how funded qualifications
and partnerships are helping to build scalable, sustainable solutions for digital upskilling.
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Help to shape the AELP Skills System Blueprint
Join AELP CEO Ben Rowland for an interactive session on shaping the AELP Skills System Blueprint, a new way of understanding and mapping the complex education, skills, and funding landscape. This is your opportunity to help build a clearer, more connected system that supports providers, learners, and employers alike.
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