SKILLS 27: Workforce for Growth

Join us on Wednesday 17^th March 2027 for SKILLS 27, Kent & Medway’s flagship workforce and skills summit.

Delivered by the Kent & Medway Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) and Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, and funded by UK Government, this year’s event will explore how people, skills and workforce capability can drive business growth, productivity and long-term economic success across Kent & Medway.

As employers continue to navigate recruitment challenges, changing workforce expectations, technological advancement and evolving skills needs, SKILLS 27 will offer practical insight, fresh perspectives and actionable solutions that can be applied immediately within your organisation.

The day will bring together employers, education and training providers, industry leaders, policymakers and young people to explore some of the most pressing workforce challenges facing organisations today, including:

• AI and workplace productivity
• Attracting and retaining talent
• Developing front-line managers
• Workforce planning for growth
• Accessing hidden and untapped talent pools
• Green skills and sustainability
• Navigating the evolving skills landscape

Through keynote speakers, employer-led discussions and a programme of interactive seminars, delegates will gain practical tools, useful connections and fresh ideas to help build resilient, productive and future-ready workforces.

Whether you are looking to recruit, develop talent, improve retention, embrace new technologies or plan for future growth, SKILLS 27 will provide the intelligence, support and connections needed to take the next step.

Bring one workforce challenge. Leave with one practical action, one useful tool and one new connection.

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

Managing Directors, Business Owners, Senior Leaders, and Learning & Development teams from all sectors and industries across Kent & Medway can look forward to:

• Connect national skills priorities with Kent and Medway’s employer and economic context.
• Give employers practical ideas that can be used without a large HR or training function.
• Create visible dialogue between employers, educators, training providers and young people.
• Reach talent currently overlooked by conventional recruitment, including hidden NEET young people.

The summit offers a unique chance to connect with like-minded professionals, local education and training providers, and key stakeholders. Discover how working together can unlock long-term benefits, boost productivity, and shape a thriving future for Kent & Medway.

Find out more.

Please be aware that we may restrict the number of attendees from each organisation. If this restriction applies to your booking, we will notify you.

See the SKILLS 26 highlights, courtesy of Lavender Blue Media.

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