The BILD Annual Conference - Engagement in Learning
Increasing the Impact of Learning and Development in the World of Work
Thursday 12th June 2008
CBI Conference Centre, London WC1
Announcement!
The BILD is pleased to announce this year's annual conference, Engagement in Learning with a keynoteaddress from Bill Rammell MP - Minister of State, Lifelong Learning,Further and Higher Education, Department for Innovation, Universitiesand Skills.
The programme will run from 9.30am until4pm. There will be presentations from over 15 key professionals fromthe Learning and Development industry and delegates will be able tochoose between at least two streams in the afternoon sessions.
Dont forget that BILD Members receive a £200 discount on the conference fees!
Background to the event and why you should attend!
Professionalsin learning and development frequently highlight that engaging learnersis a critical challenge they face. Engagement in Learning is theauthoritative conference on engaging learners, and this unique eventfrom the British Institute for Learning and Development features topexperts and practitioners who will share their experience with you. Byattending this conference you can ensure you are up-to-date with thelatest innovative thought in learning, training and developmentincluding Serious Games, Coaching and support mechanisms, drama intraining and the role of e-portfolios in qualifications. With animpressive line-up of speakers from organisations including theInstitute of Directors, Becta, National Grid, and the University forIndustry (Ufi) analysing the impact of learning and how education cansupport the working world, you cannot afford to miss this key learningevent.
Work based learning is becoming increasingly commonplaceas employers and individuals realise the benefits of plugging skillsgaps with enhanced training in the workplace. Academics, skillscouncils, businesses and organisations providing training need to workclosely together to ensure that learners have the best possibleexperience and actively engage in the material to gain and retainknowledge. Engagement in Learning will help you clarify the role youhave to play in engaging learners and help you update your skills totake back to your organisation. With a mixture of both theory andpractical examples you are guaranteed to learn how you can make animpact in your workplace and anticipate future developments in thetopic.
For more information and how to book for this event, please click here!