This year's conference, which takes place on 14 - 15 November at the NEC in Birmingham, features interactive seminars and workshops as well as discussion forums to help maximise the attendees' participation at the event. Delegates will also benefit from high-profile case studies from organisations including Barclaycard, BBC, Dorchester County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Reuters, and STA Travel.

Alison Church, Conference Manager, said, "The conference programme has been developed following extensive research and consultation from industry leaders and addresses the most pressing learning and development issues facing businesses today."

For the first time, the Conference features a number of interactive workshops designed to equip delegates with the skills that will enable them to be more influential within their organisation. These hands-on sessions include how to become a better leader, developing influencing skills, and methods of motivating staff to undertake learning and development.