AoC Marketing and Communications Conference 2026

Taking place on:

Wednesday 6 May 09:30 - 12:30 - Day one
Thursday 7 May 09:30 -12:30 - Day two

AoC’s annual Marketing and Communications Conference offers a valuable space for college professionals to explore the latest thinking across the fast‑moving marketing and communications landscape. Bringing together sector specialists, practical case studies and fresh perspectives, the conference is designed to spark new ideas and strengthen the impact of your work. Whether you’re looking to refine your strategy, discover innovative approaches or connect with peers facing similar challenges, you’ll leave equipped with insights and inspiration you can put into practice straight away.

Why attend?

• Examine the latest priorities in FE marketing, including what students want from HE in FE and how to prepare for emerging risks such as deep fake technologies.
• Learn from real world case studies on alumni engagement, adult learner outreach and award winning brand transformation.
• Hear from expert speakers including Claire Piela, Common Purpose on managing intergenerational teams, and Ben Peck, Diddu Communications on crisis communication in the age of deep fakes.
• Take advantage of interactive breakout sessions, sector networking and practical insights you can apply straight away to strengthen your college’s strategy and communications

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