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ALP Autumn Conference 2008
The International Centre, Telford
The 7th ALP Autumn Conference brings together a range of influential speakers from across the FE system including DIUS, DWP, DCSF and funding agencies to inform providers about new policy implementation and key government programmes. In addition to the main plenary sessions, the conference will as usual feature a packed programme of workshops. Conference attendees will be able to choose from at least 29 different topics over the two days!
Who should attend?
Previous ALP Autumn Conferences have attracted in excess of 250 attendees per day (43% ALP members and 57% Non–ALP Members). Attendees are welcome from all sectors of the training industry but typically the event is attended by Senior Managers, Chief Executives, Managing Directors, Vice Principals and Operational Field Managers.
Sponsors
This year’s main sponsors include City & Guilds and Catalyst Programme, LLUK. However, there are a number of other sponsorship opportunities available to organisations wishing to support the conference. To discuss sponsorship opportunities available at the conference, please contact Helen Bourke, Conference Manager.
Exhibitors
In the past the conference has attracted over 25 exhibiting organisations from Awarding Bodies (such as C&G, Edexcel, NCFE, EDI), SSCs (Proskills, LLUK, Institute for Learning), Data Software Houses (Pellcomp Software and Cognisoft), Training Providers, Curriculum Providers (CR Training, KeySkillBuilder), Media Consultancy and Publishing, Management Services (Capita and Tribal) and Quality Improvement (LSN and QIA). Should you wish to exhibit, please visit the Exhbiitor page on this website for more information and to make a reservation.
ALP Members
ALP Members not only benefit from preferential rates to attend the conference and dinner but will also have the use of the Members Lounge at this year's Autumn Conference to chat, get a cup of coffee or indeed to check their emails! In addition, ALP Members may use their own Express Check-in Desk at Delegate Registration.
Previous Attendees Comments
"Excellent – One of the best"
"Thanks for a good conference"
"Good conference. Very good mix. Enjoyable!"
"Enjoyable event with lots of opportunities offered"
"Covered a good range of topics"
Delegate Fees
| ALP Members |
£200.00 + VAT per day |
| Third Sector/Charity/Voluntary |
£225.00 + VAT per day |
| Non ALP Members |
£275.00 + VAT per day |
Accommodation
Accommodation has been secured at two quality on-site hotels within walking distance of the International Centre, namely the Holiday Inn and The International Hotel. Standing side by side, they are adjacent to the venue with their own parking. ALP Conferences has negotiated very competitive room rates for conference attendees.
| Sunday 26th October 2008 |
£70.00 + VAT per night |
| Monday 27th October 2008 |
£85.00 + VAT per night |
ALP Gala Dinner
Preceded by a Drinks Reception, the ALP Gala Dinner will take place on the evening of Monday 27th October 2008 at the International Centre. Guests will receive a 5 course meal with limited wine and soft drinks included.
| ALP Members |
£55.00 + VAT |
| Third Sector/Charity/Voluntary |
£60.00 + VAT |
| Non ALP Members |
£65.00 + VAT |
Travel
Road – Birmingham City Centre 45 minutes, Manchester City Centre 1 hour 30 minutes, Bristol City Centre 1 hour 45 minutes, Leeds City Centre 2 hours 15 minutes, London (M25) 2 hours 15 minutes.
Rail - there are regular services from Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury. The International Centre is two minutes by taxi from the station from where there is also a regular bus service.
Air - The International Centre is less than an hour by road from Birmingham International Airport.
Main Conference Sponsor
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Secondary Sponsor
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The ALP Autumn Conference is organised by NTRL Events, a division of National Training Resources.
