Come and speak to our students to share your real-world insights, network for future connections, and spark meaningful conversations to help shape the future workforce.
Why speak at the Future of Work Conference?
Be part of a flagship employability experience that connects industry with future talent. It's your chance to :
- Share real-world insight on the skills, behaviours and technologies shaping work.
- Connect with over 1,000 business students preparing for careers across business and management, accounting and finance, marketing and economics.
- Raise your organisation’s profile with future graduates and early-career talent.
- Support employability by helping students understand the world beyond university.
Future of Work conference FAQs
We are looking for engaging, interactive sessions that give students meaningful insight into the modern workplace. This could include keynote talks, discussions, or workshops sessions. The most effective sessions combine practical advice, real-world examples, and opportunities for student participation where appropriate.
You will be speaking to second year Nottingham Business School students. Attendees are studying a range of disciplines, including Business, Accounting and Finance, Marketing, HR, International Business and Economics, they are preparing to enter graduate careers/placement years.
The Future of Work Conference takes place from 22nd – 26th February 2027. Further details, including your confirmed session time, will be shared following session approvals.
The conference is delivered both in person and online, speakers can select their preferred delivery. The majority of our sessions do take place on the City campus, with smaller seminar rooms and large lecture theatres available.
We welcome a wide range of topics that help students understand future career pathways and workplace expectations. Suitable themes include:
- Emerging trends and technologies shaping the future of work
- Skills and behaviours needed for career success
- Industry insights and career journeys
- Diversity, inclusion, and social impact in the workplace
- Digital transformation and innovation
- Practical employability advice (e.g. recruitment processes, workplace readiness)
- Networking and Brand Identity
- Transferrable skills and Values
- Impact of AI
- Leadership and Management
- Mental Health within the Workplace
Our previous Future of Work Conference connected employers with 1,200+ students
Over 80 employers, industry leaders and alumni delivered insights on AI, innovation and the future of the workplace, helping students understand the skills, technologies and trends shaping tomorrow’s careers.
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