HR and Training Manager Conference 2026

The HR & Training Management Conference 2026 brings together HR leaders, Training Managers, business professionals, and industry partners for a practical, inspiring day focused on the future of leadership, workforce development, and team performance.

Hosted at the inspiring Centre for Nature Futures at The Lost Gardens of Heligan, the conference also offers delegates the chance to experience this innovative multi‑purpose education hub set within Heligan’s remarkable 200‑acre historic estate — a unique setting dedicated to sustainability, wellbeing, and connection with the natural world.

This year, we are delighted to welcome Nick Hewer as our headline speaker — one of the UK’s most recognisable business and broadcasting figures.

Nick is best known for his nine years as Lord Sugar’s trusted adviser on The Apprentice (BBC) and his acclaimed tenure as the host of Channel 4’s Countdown from 2012 to 2021. He brings decades of experience in business leadership, strategic communication, and organisational insight, shaped by his long-standing PR career and senior roles within Amstrad’s management group.

Nick’s keynote will explore:

• Leadership in a Changing World

• Strategic Thinking for Modern Organisations

• What High-Performing Teams Need in 2026 and Beyond

• Communication, Influence & Decision-Making at Senior Level

Who You Can Expect?

✔ Future‑Focused Leadership

Explore how leadership expectations are evolving and how organisations can build leaders at every level.

✔ Workforce Development for 2026+

Understand emerging skills needs, how to plan for workforce change, and practical tools for building talent pipelines.

✔ Building High‑Performing Teams

Hear experts discuss communication, team culture, coaching, and unlocking your team’s potential.

✔ Change Management & Wellbeing

Gain practical frameworks for guiding teams through transformation while protecting morale and wellbeing.

✔ Interactive Workshops & Templates

Leave with actionable tools, including training‑plan templates, team‑improvement frameworks, communication strategies, and practical employment‑law guidance to help managers confidently navigate the major reforms introduced under the Employment Rights Act 2025.

✔ Networking Opportunities

Meet peers from HR, L&D, and senior leadership roles to exchange ideas and build connections.

Who Should Attend?

• HR Managers & People Practitioners

• Training & Development Managers

• L&D Specialists

• Senior Leaders & Team Managers

• Business Owners & Operational Leaders

• Employer Partners

What’s Included?

• Full-day programme

• Keynotes including Nick Hewer

• Workshops and panel sessions

• Resource packs & templates

• Refreshments and lunch

Info: Empower your managers to lead with clarity, confidence, and resilience. This hands‑on workshop explores the leadership behaviours modern teams need — from effective communication and coaching to building trust, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.
You’ll leave with practical tools you can use immediately, including manager development frameworks and approaches used successfully across Cornwall’s organisations. The session also highlights how Truro & Penwith College can support you in developing strong leadership pipelines through targeted training and professional qualifications.

Info: Equip your managers with the confidence to navigate one of the most significant shifts in UK employment law in decades. This workshop will be delivered by experts from Stephens Scown LLP, and will demystify the sweeping reforms introduced under the Employment Rights Act 2025. With further changes due to roll out through 2026 and 2027—covering areas such as day‑one rights for paternity leave, expanded statutory sick pay, enhanced protections around industrial action, and new obligations relating to flexible work and zero‑hours arrangements—this workshop offers timely, practical guidance to help organisations stay compliant and prepare effectively.

Info: Voices from the Day: Expert Panel Discussion brings together all our plenary speakers and workshop facilitators for an open, engaging conversation that ties together the themes, insights, and ideas explored throughout the conference. This interactive session gives delegates the opportunity to ask questions, compare perspectives, and dive deeper into the topics that resonated most. It’s a chance to reflect, challenge, and connect—drawing on the collective expertise of the day’s contributors to inspire practical action and fresh thinking.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan, St Austell, United Kingdom

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