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The early career landscape is evolving, are you ready? Join us for an immersive one-day summit that brings together early career leaders, talent solution providers, and careers professionals to explore the seismic shifts that are shaping the future of student recruitment and development.
Why attend?
The world of work is undergoing rapid transformation:
This conference is your opportunity to:
- Learn how to build forward-thinking strategies
- Engage and collaborate with other talent leaders and innovators
- Discover the cutting-edge solutions coming your way
- Help you future-proof your approach to early talent
Who should attend?
- Early careers and recruitment and development professionals
- University and college careers and skills specialists
- Talent tech solution providers
- Policy makers and workforce strategists
- Be part of a future-focused event shaping the next generation of work. Let’s shape the future of emerging talent together.
Tickets
- ISE Members: £400+VAT (less £50 for early bird)
- Non ISE -members £500+VAT (less £50 for early bird)
Early bird registrations closes midnight 19 September.
Confirmed Speakers
Nick Shackleton-Jones is CEO of Shackleton Consulting and a leading voice in learning and development. Known for challenging traditional training methods, he champions approaches that put people’s experiences and emotions at the centre of learning. With a background spanning senior roles at the BBC, Siemens, and BP, Nick has built a reputation for helping organisations rethink how they support performance and engagement. He is the author of How People Learn, where he sets out his insights on human learning and design. Through his consultancy, Nick continues to influence global organisations with innovative strategies for change and growth.
Ellie Long is Global Head of Emerging Talent at Rolls-Royce, where she leads the strategy and programmes that shape how the business attracts, develops, and retains the next generation of talent. With a strong background in early careers and workforce development, Ellie has built a reputation for creating opportunities that support both organisational goals and individual growth. She works closely with leaders, partners, and emerging professionals worldwide to ensure Rolls-Royce remains a destination for diverse and high-potential talent. Passionate about future skills and career development, Ellie plays a key role in preparing the workforce for a rapidly changing world.
Ed Fidoe is co-founder and CEO of the London Interdisciplinary School (LIS), the UK’s first new university in decades to be granted degree-awarding powers. With a background spanning strategy consulting and innovative education ventures, Ed has dedicated his career to rethinking higher education. At LIS, he leads a pioneering model that equips students to tackle complex, real-world problems through interdisciplinary learning and partnerships with employers. Previously, he was a partner at McKinsey & Company and co-founded the UK’s first free schools. Passionate about bridging academia and industry, Ed is driving new approaches to learning that meet 21st-century challenges.
Rod Bristow is the former President and CEO of Pearson UK, where he spent over 30 years shaping the education sector. During his tenure, he led initiatives that transformed assessment, digital learning, and qualifications, making Pearson a leading global education provider. Rod has also held advisory and non-executive roles across education, skills, and social impact organisations, supporting innovation in teaching and learning. He is a frequent commentator on the future of education and the role of business in society, and continues to champion access, equity, and the development of skills that prepare people for lifelong success.
Mark Peace is Professor of Innovation in Education at King’s College London, where he focuses on reimagining how universities design learning for a rapidly changing world. His work explores curriculum transformation, student experience, and the role of higher education in addressing complex global challenges. With a background in educational leadership and applied research, Mark has contributed to sector-wide debates on inclusion, partnership, and institutional change. He collaborates with colleagues across disciplines to develop innovative approaches that equip students with the skills and perspectives needed to thrive in uncertain futures and to make a positive impact in society.
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Organised by: Stephen Isherwood of Institute of Student Employers
Phone Number: 02045794506
Prices
Please find a list of tickets for this event below.
Advance booking is available from 8 August 2025 until 19 September 2025.
Late booking is available from 20 September 2025 until 10 November 2025.
| Ticket |
Advance booking |
Late booking |
| ISE Member: FET Conference |
£350.00 |
£400.00 |
| ISE Non Member - FET Conference |
£450.00 |
£500.00 |
| No tickets were found for this event. |
All listed prices are excluding VAT
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Delegate bookings: terms and conditions
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Full payment for delegate places must be made prior to the date of the event. Once a booking is submitted and received by ISE the booking constitutes a firm booking which can only be cancelled in accordance with our cancellation policy set out below.
Cancellation policy
All cancellations must be received by submitting a ‘request a refund’ email .This must then be followed by a telephone call to confirm receipt.
Delegate place cancellations received 29 days or more prior to an event will be entitled to a 100% credit voucher or refund. Cancellations received between 15 days and 28 days (inclusive) prior to the event will receive a 100% credit voucher to attend a future ISE event or a 75% refund. For cancellations received between 1 day and 14 days (inclusive) prior to the event, no credit voucher or refund will be given. Substitutions are welcome at any time.
Failure to attend the event on the day will constitute late cancellation and no refund will be given.
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Programme changes
Due to unforeseen circumstances the programme may change and ISE reserves the right to alter the venue and/or speakers. Any substitutions or alterations will be updated on our website as soon as possible.
ISE reserves the right to cancel an event if enrolment criteria are not met or when conditions beyond its control prevail. Every effort will be made to contact each enrollee if a programme is cancelled. If a programme is not held for any reason, ISE's liability is limited to the refund of the programme fee only.
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Registration and payment details
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Additional requirements
Please notify ISE when booking (and at least one month before the event date) if you have any additional special requirements to guarantee availability e.g. dietary, wheelchair access, large print, hearing loop etc.
Dissatisfaction with an event
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