18th, 19th & 20th June 2025
The challenges facing the UK further education sector are mounting as demands for high-quality, accessible, and sustainable education grow. How can the sector respond effectively? What innovative solutions are emerging to address these challenges? The Further Ed Strategy Forum is a three-day residential event designed to explore the present and future of UK further education, providing a dedicated space for professionals to network, share insights, and tackle critical issues in a collaborative environment.
This forum brings together expert speakers, discussion leaders, delegates, and solution providers to debate pressing "big picture" issues within the further education sector. The Further Ed Strategy Forum is a leading platform for fostering meaningful discussions and connections, using a proven engagement model that supports networking and solution-focused collaboration among educators and providers alike.
The event will feature one-to-one business meetings, speed networking, and group discussions, complemented by think tanks, panel sessions, and presentations on key topics. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with innovative providers offering solutions in areas such as Digital Learning, Student Support Services, Workforce Development, and Performance Management—tools designed to help drive the sector forward.
Set among the honey-coloured villages and gently rolling hills of The Cotswolds, De Vere Cotswold Water Park is a hotel as spectacular as its surroundings. In the heart of the 152 lakes that spread across the unique Cotswolds Water Park, this is a place where modern design effortlessly combines with its natural surroundings.
More DetailsThe Strategy Forum is unique and unlike any other event. Here is why:
At the Further Ed Strategy Forum you will experience an exceptionally time efficient engagement model which goes far beyond a traditional exhibition or conference where meetings are usually by chance. With our 'TouchPOINT 12' methodology peers and solution providers are fused together in a range of interactive activities which not only guarantee face time but also ensure you are placed as a key contributor to the group.
Our pre-scheduled business meetings enable solution providers and delegates to book meetings in advance of the event. Each delegate and provider receives a meeting scheduler at the event to ensure you maximise your time out of the office.
Think tank sessions enable intensive research, ideas on collaboration with peers and an opportunity to consult with providers and industry experts on your most burning issues. Develop business with others, organisational direction & strategy and embed, share and obtain expert views to move your organisation forwards.
Our signature P2P connect Speed Networking sessions give delegates the opportunity to meet with numerous solution providers and exchange brief introductions. This allows for the development of valuable business relationships that can be continued in the future.
