Showcase your college’s leadership in skills, innovation, and industry collaboration
The British Council is pleased to invite expressions of interest from UK TVET institutions interested in hosting the next Annual UK TVET Policy Seminar, our flagship TVET event that brings together college leaders, policymakers, industry partners, and international delegates to explore emerging priorities in the sector.
About the UK TVET Policy Seminar
The annual UK TVET Policy Seminar provides a forum for policy dialogue, institutional exchange, and showcases the best of the UK’s world-leading skills sector.
Each year, the event spotlights best practice in areas such as industry partnerships, green skills, and digital transformation, strengthening the UK’s global reputation as a leader in skills innovation.
The seminar programme features:
- Insightful policy exchanges between UK and international governments
- Showcases leading-edge college–industry collaboration
- Interactive workshops on global skills challenges
- Opportunities for international partnership development
Opportunity for the Host College
Hosting the UK TVET Policy Seminar offers a unique opportunity for your institution to:
- Demonstrate national leadership in skills development and policy influence
- Showcase local and regional partnerships with industry, employers, and innovation hubs
- Welcome UK and international delegates to experience your facilities, expertise, and community impact
- Shape the seminar programme in collaboration with the British Council
- Gain visibility across the UK and international TVET network through event promotion and media coverage
The British Council will work closely with the selected host institution to design and deliver an interactive programme, integrating site visits, industry engagement, and knowledge exchange sessions.
Please note, hosting is undertaken on an in-kind basis. British Council will cover any costs incurred by the hosting institution including AV and catering, but do not offer a venue hire fee.
Host Requirements
We are seeking a college partner that can offer:
- Suitable venue and facilities to accommodate up to 60 delegates (conference and breakout space) with additional space for translation and live captioning
- Strong sectoral knowledge and industry partnerships that can contribute to programme content (e.g. thematic input, site visits, demonstrations, or panels)
- Capacity and experience in event coordination and stakeholder engagement
- A commitment to inclusivity, sustainability, and knowledge sharing across the TVET community
Application Process
Interested colleges should submit a short Expression of Interest outlining:
- Why your institution would like to host the seminar
- Your proposed venue and available facilities
- Your knowledge/experience/networks in the area of digital/AI
- Example industry or community partners that could be engaged in the programme
- Any additional or innovative elements you feel your institution can contribute
Be part of shaping the future of global skills collaboration
Join us in celebrating UK excellence in TVET and play a central role in advancing skills policy dialogue and innovation for the future workforce.
Deadline for submissions: 12 December 2025
Submit to: skills@britishcouncil.org
Shortlisted institutions may be invited for a brief discussion with the British Council TVET team before final selection.