Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 March 2026
Park Regis Hotel, Birmingham
To book tickets you will need each delegates contact details, workshop choices and dietary requirements. You will also need a payment card.
Park Regis Hotel, Birmingham
To book tickets you will need each delegates contact details, workshop choices and dietary requirements. You will also need a payment card.
We are delighted to be back at the beautiful Park Regis Hotel in Birmingham for our 2026 Annual Conference which will, once again, have a brilliant programme of workshops and keynotes. Our Market Place will also provide a great opportunity for delegates to visit organisations offering innovative services and solutions for student service provision.
This years’ NAMSS Student Services Awards will be announced live during Mondays Gala Dinner; the perfect time to catch up with colleagues, old and new.
We are delighted to have Smoothwall as our main sponsor this year. Our thanks also go to the Uwill for sponsoring our Gala Dinner, Think Pacific for providing sponsorship for our Student Services Team of the Year award and CareerChat UK for sponsoring our Student Services Newcomer of the Year Award.
The Conference is open to non NAMSS members however, you can save money on conference tickets as well as take advantage of other benefits by clicking here to become a NAMSS member before booking.
09.00 – 09.30
Registration, refreshments and networking in the Market Place
09.30 – 10.15
Chairs Welcome
10.15 – 11.15
KEYNOTE #1 – Paul Redmond, leading expert on generational change and the future of work
11.15 – 11.45
Refreshments and networking in the Market Place
11.45 – 12.45
Workshop 1 with a choice of 5 different topics
12.45 – 13.45
Lunch and networking in the Market Place
13.45 – 14:45
KEYNOTE #2 – Dr Stuart Lawrence, award-winning speaker, author, consultant, and younger brother of Stephen Lawrence
14.45 – 16.00
Themed conversation tables led by NAMSS Regional Leads followed by refreshments
16.00 – 17.00
Workshop 2 with a choice of 5 different topics
19.00 – 12.00
Pre-Dinner Drinks, Gala Dinner, Annual Awards and Live Band
08.45 – 09.00
Registration, refreshments and networking in the Market Place
09.00 – 09.15
Chairs Thoughts
09.15 – 10.15
KEYNOTE #3 – Denise Olander, Deputy Director, Post-16 Education, Training and Skills
10.30 – 11.30
Workshop 3 with a choice of 5 different topics
11.30 – Noon
Refreshments and networking in the Market Place
Noon – 13.00
Workshop 4 with a choice of 5 different topics
13.00 – 14.00
Lunch and networking in the Market Place
14.00 – 15.00
Keynote #4 – Lis Hoyte, CPD Accredited Trainer and Expert Speaker in Coercive Control. CEO and Founder of LH Education Ltd
15.00
Conference close
Keynote sessions – thought provoking and inspiring presentations.
Workshops – delegates choose from a range of different workshops on a variety of topics relevant to Student Services.
Exhibitors – a real mix of organisations who are keen to meet and speak to people working within Student Services.
NAMSS Student Services Awards – Celebrating and showcasing the hard work, dedication and impact of Student Services across the further education and skills sector in the UK
Gala Dinner – pre-dinner drinks, charity raffle and a live band!
Tickets to suit you – Conference Tickets packages include single or double day passes, 1- or 2-nights accommodation and the Gala Dinner.
Non NAMSS Members – the Conference is open to non-members but tickets are more expensive.
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