Name: Power of Partnerships Conference
Start: 2026-06-12T09:00:00+0100
End: 2026-06-12T14:00:00+0100

We’re delighted to share that the Power of Partnerships Conference is returning in June.

The University of Derby, Nottingham Trent University, and the University of Nottingham are proud to be collaborating once again to host this inspiring event on Friday 12 June at the University of Derby’s Cavendish Building.

Bringing together colleagues, partners, and communities, this conference aims to showcase the wide range of ways the East Midlands business community can work with their local Higher Education Institutions to not only access student and graduate talent, but also develop their wider workforce and support to grow their business. The event supports initiatives to maximise the number of opportunities available to students and graduates interested in a career in the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire region.

This free conference is a way for employers to connect with the universities, and identify ways in which collaboration will aid your business.

Keynote Speaker

Fliss Miller - Director of Skills and Employment, East Midlands Combined County Authority

Event Schedule

Time	Activity
09.00 onwards	Registration
09.00 – 09.30	Networking, exhibition and refreshments
09.30 – 09.45	Welcome and Introduction
09.45 – 10.30	Keynote – Fliss Miller, EMCCA
10.30 – 10:45	Networking, exhibition and refreshments
10:45 – 11.30	Breakout Session #1
11.30 – 12.15	Breakout Session #2
12.15 – 12:30	Break, Exhibition and Networking
12:30 – 13:15	Discussion Panel - the student perspective
13:15	Close and Lunch