
Sussex Skills 26 is back!
Join employers, educators, training providers, local authorities and key decision-makers from across Sussex on Tuesday 13 October for our flagship skills conference as we explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the future workforce.
This year’s event will also mark the launch of the new Sussex and Brighton Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) report, providing fresh insight into the skills priorities that will support economic growth, productivity and opportunity across the region.
Whether you’re looking to attract talent, develop your workforce, influence local skills provision or understand the changing employment landscape, Sussex Skills 26 will offer valuable insight, discussion and networking opportunities.
This year’s event will place particular focus on strengthening access to opportunity and supporting more people to enter, remain and progress within employment. A dedicated session will explore the growing challenge of young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET), what this means for Sussex’s future workforce and economy, and how employers, providers and partners can work together through delivery of the Sussex and Brighton LSIP to strengthen pathways into work, progression opportunities and long-term employment outcomes.
Expect:
- Keynote presentations from influential speakers
- A spotlight on supporting young people into education, employment and training (NEET)
- Interactive sessions
- The latest intelligence on skills and workforce priorities
- Networking opportunities with employers, providers and partners
Who should attend?
- Employers and business leaders
- Further and Higher Education providers
- Independent training providers
- Local authorities and public sector organisations
- Careers and employability professionals
- Skills and workforce development specialists
- Policymakers and strategic partners
- Anyone with an interest in developing skills, talent and opportunity across Sussex
Book your place today using the link below. Full agenda details and event timings will be confirmed soon.
Be part of the conversation shaping the future of skills in Sussex.

