ColegauCymru is delighted to announce the return of our Annual Conference which will take place on 23 October 2025 at Cardiff City Stadium.
* ONLINE BOOKING IS NOW OPEN *
This year’s Conference will focus on Growth, Opportunity and Fairness - and how the FE sector can drive positive change for learners, communities, and the economy in Wales.
With the Senedd 2026 election on the horizon, the Conference will explore what the sector needs from the next Welsh Government to thrive and to deliver on its full potential.
We’re pleased to announce Agored Cymru as the Headline Sponsor for this year’s event. The Conference will bring together over 200 key stakeholders, educators, and industry leaders from across Wales and beyond. Delegates will have the opportunity to take part in thought-provoking panel debates, interactive workshops, and network with peers, all while showcasing the strength and impact of the FE sector.
Keynote Address
We’ll be delighted to welcome the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Vikki Howells MS, who will deliver the keynote address.
Workshops
The Conference will host a range of breakout sessions, with themes including:
- Understanding and tackling misogyny in FE - Learnings from Canada
- WorldSkills UK - Using international best practice to raise standards in apprenticeships and technical education
- Barriers to participation - the learner view
- Engaging learners in a culture of belonging
- Creating a Lifelong Learning Entitlement for Wales
- Celebrating diversity, challenging hate. Building and Anti-Racist Wales 2030
- Equipping the workforce for technological change - Lessons from Seattle
- Bridging the Gap: Strengthening ALN provision through innovation and collaboration
Sponsors and Exhibition Space
The day will also provide ample opportunity for delegates to visit our exhibition space to network and build relationships.
Further Information and Sponsorship Enquiries
We have a range of sponsorship opportunities available. Please contact us for further information or any other general questions you may have: Rachel.Rimanti@ColegauCymru.ac.uk
You will find answers to additional questions on our Annual Conference FAQs Page.
