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AoC Finance Conference and Exhibition 2025

Venue: Holywell Park Conference Centre, Loughborough

Date: 14 May 2025

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Fee: Starting from £345 + VAT per delegate

The AoC Annual Finance Conference and Exhibition will be returning to Loughborough in 2025 and will, yet again, make it possible for college finance leaders to stay on top of the key issues of the day. By May 2025, we'll have a much clearer idea about the plans that the new government has for public spending and further education reform so the conference will be a fantastic opportunity to work through policy and funding changes while also addressing big challenges involved in leadership, budgeting, accounting, staff management and IT.

The conference runs for one day in a purpose built university venue with on-site accommodation that you can book yourself to make best use of your time.

Why attend?

Gain insights: The conference will have inputs from DfE, ESFA, AoC and college leaders
Attend interactive breakout sessions: Participate in workshops designed to address the key financial issues and provide practical solutions
Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers and industry professionals to exchange ideas and forge valuable connections
Exhibition: Explore a diverse range of products and services specifically tailored to the needs of the further education sector.

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Delegate Fees:

AoC Member fee – per delegate £345 + VAT

Affiliate member – per delegates - £370 + VAT

Non-member institutions – per delegate - £395 + VAT

Non-member commercial – per delegates - £790+ VAT

Stand Support – per person - £105 + VAT

A 10% discount will be applied for AoC members who book two or more delegates from the same organisation.

Our Exhibitors

Crescent Purchasing Consortium

Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) is a not-for-profit charity that gives back to the education sector and a one-stop procurement shop for all your procurement needs, with a vision of being the education sector’s procurement partner of choice. Did you know that all our surplus revenue is given back to the education sector via our Giving Back which is focused on SEND, wellbeing and absenteeism, to date we have donated £1.5m back to the education sector.

Drake Lane

Drake Lane provide market leading software and consultancy services to the education sector, including colleges and higher education institutions. Our specialist focus is quality, curriculum and financial planning, funding, audit and data analysis. · 4CAST – curriculum and financial planning software to simplify the complex! · SCORE – ILR / funding optimisation and audit / Ofsted compliance software.

eEnergy

Reduce energy costs across your estate by 60% and accelerate Net Zero progress without upfront capital investment. eEnergy achieves this in three ways:
•Reduce: Energy efficiency solutions including LED lighting .
•Generate: Onsite solar energy generation.
•Charge: Electric vehicle charging for staff and visitors.
With our £40m green energy fund, we provide off-balance sheet funding with compliant procurement via approved frameworks. We’ve delivered over 1000 successful projects, helping our clients save over £100m.

Mindful Education

At Mindful Education, we produce flexible, award-winning, blended learning courses and apprenticeships that continue to set new standards in digital education. Designed and built by in-house teams, our courses deliver a compelling mix of academic expertise, technology and creativity, bringing learning to life and achieving outstanding results. Working in partnership with hundreds of colleges and employers, we support thousands of learners each year, helping people to take the next step in their careers.