GDN Network Regional Meeting – Manchester, UK

Skills Without Limits: Developing the Future Skills Ecosystem

2–3 June 2026 | Manchester Metropolitan University | Manchester, UK

PROGRAM

A Two-Day Experience Designed for Insight, Collaboration & Action

The programme will span two full days (2–3 June 2026) and will combine plenary sessions, moderated discussions, and focused breakout sessions.

Programme Themes

  • Skills readiness and workforce transformation
  • Skills-based assessment and recognition
  • Employer trust in learning outcomes
  • Digital systems for skills data and verification
  • Policy alignment across education and labour markets

Session Formats

Keynote and plenary discussions

Panel conversations with policy and sector leaders

Breakout sessions focused on implementation and practice

Facilitated discussions to support cross-sector learning

A detailed agenda and speaker list will be published closer to the event.