Your must-attend conference for insights, networking and recognition
Join us once again for our annual conference, packed with important updates and information for you to better understand and deliver our qualifications.
We're excited to introduce a wealth of networking opportunities, culminating in an unforgettable night of celebration at the Training Provider Awards, and provide an impressive array of exhibitors ready to connect with you and elevate your experience.
AAT Training Provider Awards
The AAT Training Provider Awards returns for its 10th year to celebrate our community's outstanding achievements. We'll be shining a light on the success and achievements from our training provider and student community.
Relevant, accessible, and ready
We recognise the accounting landscape is transforming at pace, and your need for AAT to showcase that we're meeting the dynamic needs of the industry, ensuring AAT qualified professionals are the most sought-after accountants and bookkeepers in the market.
Join us to discover:
- how our qualifications are evolving to be more relevant, flexible, and responsive than ever before
- our approach to breaking down barriers to make a career in accounting accessible to everyone from different backgrounds and walks of life
- exploring how we plan to empower our partners to deliver our qualifications to the best standard possible.
Why attend?
Stay informed on teaching methods and the latest updates.
Connect with premium partners and exhibitors. Network and share ideas with fellow peers.
Get inspired with best practices and tips for your professional growth.
Gain new skills and insights to support your students on their journey to becoming qualified.
Empower your students to acquire new skills.
Celebrate excellence at the Training Provider Awards gala dinner.
Two-day package: £189
You get:
- Thursday networking
- awards dinner and ceremony
- full Friday conference access
- all materials and refreshments.
Programme
Thursday 19 March
- 13.00–14.00 Registration
- 14.00–16.00 Updates, networking, and the chance to meet sponsors and AAT staff
- 18.30–19.30 Pre-dinner drinks
- 19.30–23.00 Gala dinner, awards and entertainment
Friday 20 March
- 09.00–10.00 Registration
- 10.00–15.45 Day of workshops and networking, including lunch and exhibitions
- 15.45 Conference ends
Venue and accommodation information
This is a two day event which will be held at voco® St John's Solihull, 651 Warwick Road, Solihull B91 1AT.
Overnight accommodation is not included with the ticket. The conference venue, voco® St Johns, is offering a small number of bedrooms at the reduced rate of £145 based on single occupancy (£155 double occupancy) with breakfast included. Bookings are payable at the time of booking and are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
To book a bedroom please contact the venue by telephone on 0121 712 7601 between 09.00 and 17.30, quoting "AAT Training Provider Conference 2026".
Alternatively, you can book other nearby accommodation.
Contact us
For any queries about the conference, feel free to reach out to us at communities@aat.org.uk.
Meet our premium partners
Kaplan Publishing
Kaplan Publishing provides student-friendly, assessment-focused materials for AAT's Q2022 qualifications. Updated by expert tutors, our resources include online testing, mocks, and free support via a dedicated website. Providers can enhance their courses with Kaplan's Digital Extra, a truly blended learning package featuring award-winning online tutorials, progress reporting and content flexibility.
Accountext
The Accountext+ system supports tutors by equipping them with tools to reduce time spent on marking, allowing them to concentrate on what matters most. The system blends print media, online resources and powerful reporting to empower and enhance tutor performance.
Mindful Education
Mindful Education creates award-winning online courses and apprenticeships in accounting.
They're specialists in blended learning, delivering AAT qualifications in partnership with over 70 colleges and training providers across the UK.
Through their innovative, award-winning technology, they deliver a flexible learning experience that minimises disruption to employers and allows learners to fit their studies around work and life commitments.
