7-8 November 2024
Welcome to Innovate to Elevate: Forging Your Future Path, the KTP Associate conference designed for visionaries, trailblazers, and change-makers ready to shape the future of their careers!
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the intersection of innovation and career development is more critical than ever. This event is your gateway to building on your KTP experience, unlocking new possibilities, gaining cutting-edge insights, and connecting with like-minded professionals who are committed to transforming their career trajectories.
Join us for an immersive experience at where you will:
- Engage with Industry Leaders: Hear from top innovators and thought leaders who are redefining the future of work, including a keynote from grassroots social enterprise The Washing Machine Project and a speaker from Arsenal FC. Gain valuable knowledge and practical strategies that you can apply to forge your unique career path.
- Participate in Hands-On Workshops: Dive deep into interactive sessions designed to enhance your skills, ignite your creativity, and empower you to innovate within your professional sphere.
- Network with Pioneers: Connect with fellow Associates who are as passionate about career growth and innovation as you are. Build a network of forward-thinking professionals and potential collaborators.
- Explore Emerging Trends: Stay ahead of the curve by exploring the latest trends and technologies that are shaping the future of work. Learn how to leverage these advancements to elevate your career.
Come ready to be inspired, to challenge the status quo, and to take definitive steps towards forging your future path. Register now and embark on a transformative journey towards crafting a career that not only succeeds but thrives in the future.
Early Bird discount available until 31st August
Supported by Innovate UK
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Thursday
10.30am Registration/coffee
11.00am Welcome – VC London Met, KTP Team
11.20am Keynote: The Washing Machine Project
12.15pm Workshop 1: (4 streams)
1.15pm Lunch & Poster Competition
2.15pm Workshop 2: (4 streams)
3.15pm Networking Break
3.30pm Workshop 3: (4 streams)
4.30pm Recruiter presentation: what skills are you going to need in the future?
5.15pm Closing Remarks
5.30pm Free Time
7.00pm Conference Social
Friday
08.30am Coffee/Networking
09.00am Panel Discussion: Associate journey / Richard Lamb
10.00am Workshop 4: (4 streams)
11.15am Break
11.30am Workshop 5: (4 streams)
12.30pm Keynote: TBC
12.45pm Closing Remarks / Poster winner
1.00pm Networking Lunch
2.00pm Close
With optional activities TBC:
- Tour of Arsenal Stadium TBC
- 1:1s with Advisers to focus on career mapping beyond KTP
Full programme coming soon.
- Personal Branding - CV/LI how to sell your KTP journey to recruiters / future employees
- Innovation Canvas taster
- Starting your own business
- Lego Play: your career
- Mentoring / Coaching
- Motivating teams
- Personal resilience / reflective practice
- Card game
Workshop options will be confirmed soon.
We have secured a limited number of rooms at a preferential rate for conference delegates at the Maldron Hotel at £145 including breakfast. This is available on a first come, first served basis. The hotel is in Finsbury Park, a twenty-minute walk or short bus/tube journey from London Metropolitan University. Please contact the conference organisers to receive a booking code, once you have purchased your conference tickets.
There are numerous other hotels and AirBnB options in close proximity to Holloway Road, including Premier Inn and Travelodge.
We are also located right by Holloway Road tube station so if you prefer to stay in a different part of London, jump on the Piccadilly line and you’ll be quickly at the venue. Suggested alternative locations include Kings Cross/St Pancras, Covent Garden, Earls Court, Finsbury Park.
The nearest mainline station is Kings Cross/St Pancras, just a short tube ride on the Piccadilly Line to Holloway Road station.
There is no parking available at the university.
We want Innovate to Elevate: Forging your Future Path to be a safe and supportive environment for everyone.
If you would like further information around venue accessibility, please email rpo@londonmet.ac.uk
To read London Met's statement on harassment, hate crimes and sexual misconduct, please see our dedicated Centre for Equity and Inclusion pages.