AoC HR & Employment Law Conference & Exhibition 2026

Thursday 8 October, 09:00-16:30

We can’t wait to welcome you to the event of the year for HR professionals in further education. 

If we thought last year was challenging, this year has raised the bar. Colleges are navigating significant reform, workforce pressures, and one of the most substantial shifts in employment legislation in recent years. The implementation of the Employment Rights Act 2025, alongside wider policy and funding developments, means HR teams are once again at the centre of strategic change.

That’s why the AoC HR and Employment Law Conference 2026 is more valuable, and more necessary, than ever.

Join us in person on Thursday 8 October at the Holiday Inn Bloomsbury for a dynamic, practical and sector-focused programme, where you can expect expert legal insight and a lively mix of key notes and practical breakouts. As always, the sessions are tailored specifically to colleges, grounded in your context, your challenges and your priorities.

Beyond the policy and legislation, the conference offers something just as important: space to reflect, to sense-check, to plan, and to reconnect in person with peers who understand the unique pressures of the sector.

Our goal is that the AoC HR and Employment Law Conference 2026 provides you with the insight, reassurance and professional headspace you need for the year ahead.

We look forward to seeing you in London this October.

View the programme here 

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