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Join us at aSpire for a day of learning about making the most of Aptem:
At aSpire, you can expect to:
- Hear from industry experts about what’s changing across the sector and what it means for you.
- Get hands-on with Aptem and pick up tips to make your day-to-day work easier.
- Learn from real provider experience and take home ideas you can try with your own team.
- Have a real say in what we build next.
Early bird tickets are now available. Register by 31 January 2027 to secure the early bird rate and save 40%.
We’ve sent the registration link to all Aptem customers, so check your inbox and book your place, or email us at hello@aptem.co.uk.
Tickets are limited and offered first come, first served.
What's on the day
Keynotes and sector spotlights. Expert insight from sector-leading voices on what’s next for apprenticeship delivery and inspection, so you can get ahead of change.
Product training. Training usually costs around £200 an hour, so a full day of hands-on sessions is a cost-effective way to deepen your Aptem knowledge.
Roadmap live. An opportunity to share your experiences and feedback directly with our Product team, helping us better understand your needs.
Customer talks. Hear how other customers use Aptem, pick up best practice, and leave inspired to get more from the platform.
Speakers
We’ll reveal our speaker line-up in early 2027. Expect leading industry experts and keynote speakers, alongside customers and the Aptem team.
Speakers at last year’s event included Simon Ashworth (AELP), Mandy Crawford-Lee (UVAC), Louise Doyle (SDN Mesma Group) and David Lockhart-Hawkins (Lockhart Hawkins), among others.
aSpire 2027: Meet the speakers and facilitators.
- Richard Alberg, Executive Chairman, Aptem
- Simon Ashworth, Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Policy, AELP
- Bally Bhogal, Managing Director at LX Group
- Mandy Crawford-Lee, Chief Executive Officer at UVAC
- Louise Doyle, Co-Founder of SDN Mesma Group
- Jogita Govind, Learning & Development Operations Manager – Deputy Safeguarding Lead, Travis Perkins
- Emily Hughes, Strategic Associate at SDN Mesma Group
- David Lockhart-Hawkins, Director, Lockhart Hawkins
- Peter Nelson, Quality Improvement Advisor at Fellowship of Inspection Nominees (FIN)
- Rien Sach, CEO at Aptem
New Ofsted framework in practice and making inclusion work
- Claire Sykes, Senior Implementation Consultant, Aptem
- Paul Sutton, Implementation Consultant, Aptem
- Yvonne Malpass, Director of Apprenticeships, University of Suffolk
- Ellen Rush, Apprenticeships Contracts Manager, University of Suffolk
- Peter Nelson, Quality Improvement Advisor, FIN
Getting value from Aptem and enhancing quality and efficiency with Aptem
- Sue Shutler, Senior Customer Success Manager, Aptem
- Heather Quinn, Senior Customer Success Manager, Aptem
- Victoria McQueeney, Apprenticeship Quality Lead, Tyne Coast College
- Melanie Clough, Aptem Team Leader, Calderdale College
- Shruti Natrajan, Implementation Consultant, Aptem
- Cheryl Prior, Implementation Consultant, Aptem
From evidence to insight: the new OTJT activity log and enhanced reviews in Aptem
- Georgina Burton, Head of Implementation, Aptem
- Shruti Natrajan, Implementation Consultant, Aptem
- Cheryl Prior, Implementation Consultant, Aptem
- Lisa Holland, Implementation Associate, Aptem
Empowering learners anywhere: evolving the Aptem mobile app
- Graham Hulbert, Lead Product Designer, Aptem
- Martyn Wood, Product Owner, Aptem
The next phase of Enhance and innovating reviews
- Larence Caires, Product Operations Lead, Aptem
- Graham Hulbert, Lead Product Designer, Aptem
- Matt Bungay, Head of Apprenticeships, City St. George, University of London
- Ilona New, QA Manager–Apprenticeships, City St. George, University of London
- Kevin Fleetham, Curriculum Manager, TICA
- Mark Holmes, Programme Design and Development Manager, Hawk Training
Aptem roadmap live: explore, vote, shape
- Larence Caires, Product Operations Lead, Aptem
- Dan Tiffany, Head of Product, Aptem
What attendees said about aSpire 2026
Great to meet my success manager in person. Really good to hear about how other providers are approaching common challenges.
Ruth Cox, Apprenticeship Compliance Manager, UWE Bristol
I gained a valuable insight into what Aptem can do and what it will do, as well as listening to the views about our sector and the issues we face.
Blake Robinson, Head of Education and Skills, TICA
For me, the networking was extremely useful as I was able to share ideas with other providers and also gain some valuable insights as to how they use Aptem. There were some very practical tips shared throughout the sessions.
aSpire 2026 attendee
FAQs
Q. What does my ticket include?
Access to every session, the Aptem Excellence Awards, networking drinks, and activities to help shape the future of Aptem. The day also includes welcome coffee and breakfast, a hot buffet lunch, and refreshments during the breaks. You’ll also take home an Aptem goody bag, along with a wealth of new ideas, knowledge, insights and connections.
Q. Who should attend?
Aptem customers working across delivery, quality, compliance and leadership.
Q. Who's speaking?
You’ll hear from leading voices in the sector: industry experts, customers and the Aptem team. We’ll announce the speaker line-up in early 2027.
We’d love more customer voices at the event, so if you’d like to share your Aptem story, let your Customer Success Manager know or email hello@aptem.co.uk.
Speakers at the previous event included Simon Ashworth (Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Policy, AELP); Mandy Crawford-Lee (Chief Executive Officer, UVAC); Louise Doyle (Co-Founder, SDN Mesma Group); David Lockhart-Hawkins (Director, Lockhart Hawkins) and many more.
Q. How do I register, and what does it cost?
Register on our booking page. We’ve sent the link to all Aptem customers, so check your inbox or email us at hello@aptem.co.uk.
Early bird tickets are £185 until 31 January 2027, with standard tickets priced at £305. Register by 31 January 2027 to secure the early bird rate and save 40%.
Platinum package customers receive one complimentary ticket per organisation. You can book your complimentary ticket through the booking page using a discount code. We’ve sent the discount code to all Platinum package customer superusers.
If you have any questions, contact your Customer Success Manager or email us at hello@aptem.co.uk.
Q. How do I pay for my ticket?
You can pay by card on the registration page. If you need to pay by invoice or raise a PO, add your PO number in the registration form and select “pay by invoice” on the form. We’ll then email you an invoice.
Q. Can we book for several colleagues?
Yes, there’s no cap on the number of people from one organisation.
Q. Can I transfer my ticket to a colleague?
Yes, email hello@aptem.co.uk and we will transfer it for you. Please let us know at least 48 hours before the event. We will do our best with last-minute requests.
Q. I can’t find my ticket confirmation. What should I do?
The ticket confirmation is sent by Whova, our event management platform. Please check your graymail box for your ticket confirmation.
If you couldn’t find it in your mailbox, please contact your CSM, or email hello@aptem.co.uk. We’ll re-send it to you.
Q. Can I get a proof of purchase for the ticket?
Can I get a proof of purchase for the ticket?
Your ticket confirmation contains the necessary information include the amount paid and payment date.
The ticket confirmation is sent by Whova, our event management platform. Please check your graymail box for your ticket confirmation if you couldn’t find it.
If you couldn’t find it in your mailbox, please contact your CSM, or email hello@aptem.co.uk. We’ll re-send it to you.
Q. I have dietary or accessibility requirements. What do I do?
Tell us when you register, or email hello@aptem.co.uk.
Q. I would like to get involved. Is there any way I can contribute?
We’d love to hear even more customer voices at aSpire. Please contact your CSM or email hello@aptem.co.uk. We’ll share more details on opportunities to get involved.
Q. How do I choose my breakout sessions and workshops?
Breakout booking opens in our event app from March 2027. You can choose from hands-on training, expert-led sessions and Roadmap Live workshops. Keep an eye on your inbox for details of the app and how to book.
Q. Will sessions be recorded, or slides shared afterwards?
Slides will be shared after the event. Sessions are not recorded, because of the interactive format.
Further questions?
Please contact your Customer Success Manager or email hello@aptem.co.uk.
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Getting there
aSpire 2027 will take place at CodeNode, 10 South Place, London EC2M 7EB.
Public transport
Moorgate and Liverpool Street Underground stations are less than a five-minute walk away.
Liverpool Street is the nearest National Rail station. King’s Cross is approximately ten minutes away by Underground.
Parking and vehicle access
CodeNode is within the Congestion Charge Zone. Nearby car parks include NCP
Finsbury Square, Broadgate Car Park and London Wall Car Park. The nearest Blue
Badge parking is at Finsbury Circus; City of London restrictions apply.
FAQs
Q. Is it possible to brand the system by adding in our logos?
Yes, you can add in both yours and your employers’ logos.
Q. Can I change the language or terminology in the system?
Yes, you can change the terminology in many areas of the platform. For example, if your organisation refers to a learner as a student, or a coach as a trainer.
Q. Can we make changes mid-programme and track functional skills and qualifications separately?
Yes, you can make ad hoc changes throughout a programme and apply these at an individual, cohort or programme level. You can also set up functional skills and other qualifications as sub-programmes so you can personalise learners programmes at scale.
Q. Is Aptem suitable for subcontracting and able to use multiple UKPRNs?
Yes, you can manage multiple ILR returns with Aptem, reflect your organisation’s delivery model using group structures, and make operational efficiencies by using Aptem to manage changes via workflows.
Q. Can you integrate with other registration systems and CRMs?
Yes, we offer open APIs that enable integration with systems including SITS, EBS, Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics.
Who should I contact with any questions?
Email hello@aptem.co.uk or contact your Customer Success Manager.
Networking drinks
At the end of the conference, from 5.30pm to 6.30pm, you are invited to join us for networking drinks in the Foyer outside of Halls 9 and 10.
Finding your way around
On arrival
When you arrive at the venue, please follow the directions to Halls 9 and 10, you will find the Aptem registration desk. If you are arriving from the train station, you will find Halls 9 and 10 all the way at the back of the centre.
Conference space
Our event will be held in Halls 9 and 10 A and B on the ground floor.
Refreshments and lunch will be served in the Foyer outside Halls 9 and 10.
Our team will be around on the day to guide you.
Accommodation
The ICC is centrally located and there is a good choice of hotels in the vicinity.
Need to view or edit your Conference ticket booking?
The booker will receive an order confirmation and digital tickets from TicketTailor. If you need us to resend the confirmation or make changes to your order, such as updating the attendee name, please contact us at hello@aptem.co.uk.
