THINKFEST 2026
Strengthening the Apprenticeship Ecosystem
Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. ThinkFest brings together events, campaigns, and communities that promote and celebrate talent, apprenticeships, learning, development, diversity, inclusion, and social mobility across the skills sector.
Apprenticeship Branding Conference
June 2026, Millennium Point, Birmingham
A bold industry conference redefining how apprenticeships are communicated, celebrated and understood.
Powered by ThinkFest and the Multicultural Apprenticeship & Skills Alliance, INCLUDE brings together leaders, branding experts, HR professionals, and changemakers.
Audience & Reach
280+ conference guests
120+ employers
80+ learning providers
30+ sector experts
Multicultural Apprenticeship & Skills Alliance
Join a national coalition dedicated to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in apprenticeships and skills.
Membership benefits include:
Access to national forums and exclusive career events
Social media, podcast, and publication promotion
Advocacy with policymakers
DEI workshops & quarterly patron meetings
Employer & provider collaboration opportunities
Ability to advertise apprenticeship and career opportunities
Festival of Apprenticeships
A nationwide campaign connecting future talent with employers, training providers, universities and community organisations.
Aimed primarily at 16–24 year olds, the festival also engages key influencers such as parents, teachers, and careers leaders.
2026 Live Events
Manchester – 1 July 2026 · MMU Business School
London – 14 October 2026 · Kia Oval Stadium
Birmingham – 16 October 2026 · Millennium Point
National Apprenticeship Week Online – 9–13 February 2026
Campaign Reach
20,000+ students reached online
10,000+ attend in person
150+ employers & learning providers exhibiting
500+ schools & colleges engaged
100+ community groups involved
Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards
Celebrating outstanding apprentices, employers, universities, and training providers who champion diversity and inclusion.
10 Years of Impact
3,000+ apprentices engaged
500+ employers
100+ learning providers
50+ universities
300+ schools
Ready to get involved?
Join ThinkFest 2026 and help strengthen the apprenticeship ecosystem.
Be part of a movement that is shaping the future of apprenticeships, skills, and social mobility. Whether you’re an employer, provider, university or partner organisation, ThinkFest offers powerful opportunities to collaborate, showcase, and make real impact.