We are excited to come together with you in Birmingham and recognise the great work taking place every day in colleges across the country, and to engage in lively discussions on how colleges can continue to build on success, whilst navigating the path ahead.

More details on the conference will be out later in the summer term so mark the dates in your diary - Tuesday 10 & Wednesday 11 November 2026 - and check back soon for more information.

Submit to the Student Skills Showcase

Students are an integral part of AoC’s Annual Conference and Exhibition. The 2026 event takes place at the ICC, Birmingham on Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 November and we are delighted to offer an amazing opportunity for the students of AoC member colleges to gain work experience or perform at our flagship event. Following the success of the student engagement programme in previous years, this is a great opportunity to provide students with similar real-life work experience at one of the biggest events of its kind for the further education sector.

We are looking for students to join us in the following categories:

• Catering
• Waiter Service
• Event Management
• Massages and/ or other therapies
• Press and Journalism
• Performing Arts - Conference drinks reception and dinner

The closing date for ALL submissions is midnight, Sunday 13 September

Submit your Student Skills Showcase Here