Our flagship event celebrating employers changing lives through earn and learn

The 5% Club Skills Summit 2026

Wednesday 18 November 2026 | Savoy Place, London

The Skills Summit brings together employers, policymakers and partners from across the earn and learn community. This year’s programme shares fresh research on what employers are experiencing, looks at the policy choices shaping the skills landscape, and celebrates the organisations leading the way.

Key Sessions

The Future of Skills, Opportunity and Employer Leadership
A senior-level policy panel on the role of employers and the future of education and employment, with delegate Q&A.

The 5% Club Employer Audit 2026
The latest Employer Audit findings and an employer panel, closing with the reveal of this year’s Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze accredited members.

The Skills Gauge 2026: What Employers are Telling Us
A fireside discussion, supported by St Martin’s Group, on recruitment intentions, skills gaps and the support employers need to create more opportunities for young people.

Creating More Opportunities for Young People
Youth Futures Foundation explores the evidence on youth employment and how employers can help young people enter and progress in work.

The 5% Club Awards 2026
Hosted by Rt Hon Anne Milton, our awards recognise outstanding commitment and innovation in creating earn and learn opportunities.

Headline Speakers

Phil Smith CBE, Chair, Skills England
Baroness Nicky Morgan, Chairperson, The Careers & Enterprise Company
The Rt Hon Robert Halfon, Executive Director for Policy, Membership and External Affairs, Make UK
Katie Shaw, People Director, Sainsbury’s
Rt Hon Anne Milton, Chair, The 5% Club Business Leadership Council, and former Minister of State for Apprenticeships and Skills

Further speakers to be announced.

About the Day

The Skills Summit is an invitation-only event. Highlights, Employer Audit results and Awards winners will be shared on our websiteand on our LinkedIn page after the event.