CDI Conference and Dinner 2024
26 & 27 November 2024 | The Studio, Birmingham
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Conference (26 & 27 November)
Theme: Valuing careers - enabling growth of the individual, the economy and society: By helping people into fulfilling careers, career development plays a vital role in developing the skills needed for economic growth and to address major social challenges.
The CDI National Conference 2024 is the annual must-attend event for everyone working across career development.
This year the conference will be held as a two-day event, on the 26 and 27 November at The Studio, Birmingham, with a conference dinner after the first day.
As the pre-eminent event covering all areas of career development, the conference will feature keynotes and debates covering the strategic opportunities and issues facing the profession, as well as talks and workshops focused on specific aspects of career development provision for young people and adults in public services, organisations and private practice.
Valuing Careers
With a new UK government championing key changes to careers provision in England, ongoing reviews in Scotland and continued developments in Wales and Northern Ireland, it is an ideal time for the conference to explore themes linked to the CDI’s Valuing Careers campaign.
Talks will explore how the profession adds value to the careers of people at different stages of their life, the macro benefits to economic growth and society, and the need to ensure a sustainable career development workforce into the future.
Over two days, the event provides learning and insight for practitioners, researchers, leaders and policymakers, offering unrivalled opportunities to enhance your own work and career.
For leaders, strategic thinkers and policymakers, we will discuss global factors that impact the profession and our role in the education, skills and jobs ecosystems. For practitioners and researchers, it is a chance to hear examples of best practice, share insights and learn from the latest studies on supporting young people and adults.
Conference Dinner (26 November)
Why not join us for our conference dinner, a wonderful opportunity to catch up with your colleagues and friends and build new relationships.
Exhibition
An exhibition will run alongside the conference - this is a great opportunity to meet with representatives of top services and products within the sector.