Wednesday 2 Dec 2026 · London

The summit for

ambitious employers. youth employment. opportunity. what comes next.

Investing in youth. Powering business. Growing Britain.

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Investing in young people isn't charity. It's the smartest thing Britain can do.

The national employer summit for turning youth employment policy into workforce action.
Coming after the Milburn Recommendations, the Summit will bring together employers, government, mayors, educators and young people to build the partnerships, pipelines and practical solutions needed to get more young people into good work.

Skills & Training

Future-proofing young people for the jobs of tomorrow

Employer Action

Practical commitments from Britain’s leading businesses

Policy Change

Evidence-based
recommendations to government and institutions

Youth Voice

Young people at the centre of every conversation
Powering the Youth Employment Summit

Our Partners

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Central London Venue

CENTRAL HALL WESTMINSTER

Storey's Gate, London, SW1H 9NH

Our Venue

A setting that means something.

We didn’t choose Central Hall Westminster for its postcode, though being directly opposite Westminster Abbey, in the shadow of Parliament, does feel appropriate for a summit about national change.

Built in 1912, Central Hall Westminster is a Grade II* listed landmark and one of central London’s largest purpose-built conference and events venues. Its Great Hall boasts Europe’s largest self-supporting domed ceiling, and was chosen to host the inaugural meeting of the United Nations in 1946. It has hosted world leaders, landmark debates, and moments of genuine historical consequence. We think youth employment deserves the same stage.

One day. One agenda. One million futures.

Agenda

A full day of keynotes, panels, and workshops designed to move from conversation to commitment. Here’s what to expect. Please note the agenda is subject to change and provided as a guide.

08:30

Registration

Library, Central Hall Westminster​
Arrive, collect your badge, and grab a coffee. A chance to settle in, connect with fellow attendees, and browse the exhibition before the day gets underway.
09:30

Keynote: From Milburn to Mobilisation — Local Levers, National Change

Lecture Hall, Central Hall Westminster​.
Speaker to be announced.
The summit opens with a landmark address on the state of youth employment in Britain - where we are, what the data tells us, and why this moment demands bold action from government, business, and civil society alike.
10:45

Panel discussion: Employer Commitments - What Does Good Look Like?​

Lecture Hall, Central Hall Westminster​.
Speakers to be announced.
Hear directly from employers who are setting the standard. This candid panel explores what meaningful youth employment commitments look like in practice - beyond the press release - and what it takes to sustain them over time.
11:15

Morning Break

Library Central Hall Westminster​.
11:45

The Business Case for Youth Employment: Workforce Planning, Retention and Productivity

Central Hall Westminster​.
Speakers to be announced.

What Works: How Employers Get Better Returns from Early Careers Investment

Central Hall Westminster​.
Speakers to be announced.

From Outreach to Talent Pipeline: Building the Seven Touchpoints That Convert Young People into Applicants

Central Hall Westminster​.
Speakers to be announced.
12:45

Lunch

Library Central Hall Westminster​.
14:00

AI, Algorithms and Access: Making Recruitment Faster Without Locking Young People Out

Central Hall Westminster​.
Speakers to be announced.

Ready for Every Young Person: Supporting Anxious, Disabled and Neurodiverse Talent at Work

Central Hall Westminster​.
Speakers to be announced.

Making the Youth Guarantee Work for Business: Incentives, Jobs, Placements and Local Delivery

Central Hall Westminster​.
Speakers to be announced.
15:00

Youth Voice: What Young People Need Employers to Understand

Lecture Hall, Central Hall Westminster​.
Speakers to be announced.
Using the Youth Voice Census and Youth Ambassadors to explore what young people are experiencing in the labour market, and what employers can do practically around transition support, recruitment, inclusion and good work.
16:00

Closing Keynote

Lecture Hall, Central Hall Westminster​.
Speaker to be announced.
16:45

Afternoon Tea and Networking​

Library Central Hall Westminster​.
Round off the day over a cup of tea and good company. The formal programme may be done, but some of the best conversations happen here - unhurried, informal, and over a decent biscuit.

Tickets & Registration

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FE colleges and training providers, local authorities, schools and other publicly funded bodies.

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Whether you’re looking to sponsor, speak, exhibit, or simply find out more about what YES can do for your organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch and a member of the team will come back to you within two working days.