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Don't forget to put this year's conference dates in your diary - 19-21 November 2013, ICC, Birmingham • Don't forget to put this year's conference dates in your diary - 19-21 November 2013, ICC, Birmingham

Programme

The programme is now available to view and download. Please click on the links below. The programme will be updated regularly with new speakers added so do check back. Latest update 12.11.2012.

Overview

Opening times (subject to change)
 
Tuesday 20 November 2012
10.00 to 18.30
Evening sessions 17.30 - 20.00

Wednesday 21 November 2012
08.00 to 17.30
Evening sessions 19.00 - late

Thursday 22 November 2012
08.00 - 14.15

Business Lounge  - sponsored by


We know how hard it is to take time out of the office – we struggle as well! This is why we’ve created a business lounge to allow you time and space during the conference to check your emails, have a quiet space to make that call or just make sure things are ticking over back at the office.
I found the AoC Conference to be an extremely enjoyable event which provided an excellent opportunity to hear best practice in a number of educational areas. This was my first time in attendance at the AoC Conference and I must say that the breakout sessions and the conference overall was really well organised and very informative.
I would recommend the conference as an excellent opportunity to increase understanding of FE and the challenges it faces and the opportunities it provides to interact with colleagues and exchange ideas/information and develop network links.
A stimulating and refreshing look at our industry, the challenges and direction of travel lined with numerous key figures to fill in the gaps and applaud the efforts of the sector at large.
The AoC annual conference is the 'must attend' event for FE Colleges. This year the range of speakers and sessions reflected some of the key issues for the FE system. Happily the mood was more optimistic than pessimistic! Student showcases were inspirational and remind us (if we need it) that the experiences and achievements of our learners are what matters.
This is the first time I attended the conference and was very impressed with the warm welcome I received, the professionalism of the presenters and the desire to share best practice. An outstanding event. Thank you.
The AoC Conference remains the prime event for exploring the developments and issues within our sector. More than that, the conference enthuses us and remind us why we work within and commit to further education.