Empowering Educators. Transforming Futures.
UCAS’ official annual conference is the essential event for professionals guiding students through post-16 and post-18 choices. This year’s conference is designed to deliver practical insight, strategic clarity, and actionable tools that educators can take straight back to the classroom.
If you are supporting students to make informed decisions about their future this event is for you.
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Who should attend?
This event is intended for UK based teachers and advisers. Previous delegate roles include Head of Sixth Form, Careers Advisers, Assistant Head Teachers, Head of Careers, UCAS Advisers, Heads of Year, Career Leaders.
If you work for a university and are supporting outreach or widening participation initiatives, please get in touch to discuss attendance options.
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Conference Tracks
To help delegates get the most from the day, we’ll group sessions into three clear tracks. Whether you’re looking for hands-on advice, strategic thinking, or fresh insight, the themes will guide you to the sessions that best match your role and goals.
Track 1: Managing UCAS Applications
Who it's for: Staff supporting students through the UCAS process.
What you’ll gain:
- Step-by-step guidance on key deadlines and application stages.
- Tips for writing effective references and personal statement support.
- Ideas for engaging students and parents throughout the journey.
- Tools to manage applications with confidence.
Track 2: Strategic Planning for Careers and Progression
Who it's for: Experienced advisers or school leaders.
What you’ll gain:
- Approaches to embedding progression planning into whole-school strategy.
- Case studies on successful collaboration between careers and curriculum leads.
- Insights into influencing SLT and shaping long-term planning.
- Frameworks for evaluating and improving current provision.
Track 3: Insight into Action
Who it's for: All staff interested in using data and policy to inform practice.
What you’ll gain:
- Practical ways to apply UCAS and sector data to support student decision-making.
- Updates on policy changes and what they mean for your setting.
- Strategies to close gaps and support underrepresented groups.
- Examples of how others are using insight to drive impact in the classroom.
Coming soon – Agenda live from 20 October
“Thank you so much, the conference was amazing, so insightful, informative and a great opportunity to meet other individuals from across the sector.
I have learned so much over the two-day conference, which I will be able to share with my colleagues and put into practice with our lovely students.”
2025 Conference Delegate