State of the skills sector 2026: Provider views on performance, reform and the future of skills

Dani Juson is Head of Marketing for Bud Systems, and Neil Anderson is Head of Marketing for AELP.

Join Bud and AELP as we review the key findings from the 2026 State of the Sector Survey and what they reveal about provider confidence, priorities and future planning.

Drawing on insights from senior leaders across the skills and education sector, this session will examine how providers are responding to funding pressures, policy reform and shifting employer demand while maintaining strong organisational performance.

Through practical discussions and interactive exercises, we’ll explore where confidence is strongest, where uncertainty is creating planning risk and how providers can turn strategic confidence into operational readiness.”