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Join us for our inaugural Aptem customer conference, aSpire 2025, taking place in Birmingham on Thursday 15 May 2025. We’re excited to bring our customers together for the first time for a tailor-made experience that will leave you full of ideas, knowledge and new connections.
At this exclusive event, you’ll be able to personalise your day to match your interests, needs, and preferences. Deep dive into ‘how to’ sessions, attend specialised workshops led by our trusted industry partners, and get hands-on tips to maximise your use of the system.
This is more than an educational experience; it’s also your chance to help shape the future of apprenticeship delivery. Share your insights with our team, understand upcoming features and functionality, and swap best practices with like-minded professionals.
Take the opportunity to book a personalised support session with representatives from our team of Support Consultants, Implementation Consultants and Customer Success Managers.
How to book
Please contact your Customer Success Manager or email hello@aptem.co.uk
Get more from your Aptem investment by participating in our user conference
Strengthen your Aptem platform proficiency
Engage with the sector’s leading voices
Help to shape the future of the Aptem product
Build connections and learn from other Aptem users
Conference agenda
Here’s how the day will be structured. You will be able to select your workshops closer to the time, as we will ensure sessions are topical, relevant and include the latest Aptem product and sector information. We will also offer pre-bookable personalised support sessions with representatives from our team. Timings are subject to change.
Networking drinks
At the end of the conference, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm, you are invited to join us for networking drinks at The Cosy Club, 33 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham, B2 5SN.
Getting there
The conference will take place at the Grand Hotel Birmingham, B3 2FE.
Public transport
There are many sustainable ways to get to Birmingham: from buses and trams to trains and park & ride sites. Check out the options, buy tickets and more on the Visit Birmingham & West Midlands website. Arrive by public transport
Arriving by car
Information about car parking and electric vehicle charging points is available on the Grand Hotel Birmingham website. Scroll to the bottom of the page. Arrive by car
Finding your way around
On arrival
When you arrive at the venue, please head to the guest cloakroom (to the left of the main reception in the Lobby area). There, in the Crush Bar, you will find the Aptem registration desk.
Conference space
Our event will be held in the Ballroom on the ground floor, with elective workshops taking place in Church and Temple rooms on the first floor. We also have access to the first-floor breakout space and terrace. Our team will be around on the day to guide you.
Refreshments will be served in the Crush Bar on the ground floor and breakout space on the first floor. Lunch will be served in the Ballroom on the ground floor.
Accommodation
The Grand Hotel Birmingham is centrally located and there is a good choice of hotels in the vicinity.
Need to view or edit your Conference ticket booking?
The booker will receive an order confirmation and digital tickets from TicketTailor. If you need us to resend the confirmation or make changes to your order, such as updating the attendee name, please contact us at hello@aptem.co.uk.
Meet the speakers and facilitators
Richard Alberg, CEO at Aptem
Kerry Boffey, CEO at FIN
Chris Cherry, Director at Red Cherry Projects & Strategic Associate at SDN
Dr Mandy Crawford-lee, CEO at UVAC
Rt Hon Robert Halfon, former Skills Minister
David Lockhart-Hawkins, Director of Lockhart Hawkins & Strategic Associate at SDN
Ben Rowland, CEO at AELP
These sessions will be run by Aptem Implementation Consultants. The team have extensive industry knowledge having previously worked on the user end (some as Aptem customers themselves).
We will update details here closer to the event.
FAQs
Q. Can I swap my booking with a colleague?
Yes, you can replace your booking details with that of a colleague. Please contact us at hello@aptem.co.uk.
Q. When can I choose the sessions I would like to attend?
We will update this page and send you an email when the elective sessions are finalised and open for bookings.
Q. What is included in my ticket price?
Your ticket covers a light breakfast, tea and coffee, buffet lunch, and evening networking drinks, as well as an Aptem goody bag and access to a wealth of new ideas, knowledge, insights and connections!
Further questions?
We’re here to answer any further questions you may have. Please contact your Customer Success Manager or email hello@aptem.co.uk
