Green Skills Conference 2026

Gloucestershire stands at a pivotal juncture. The transition to a Net-Zero economy is no longer a distant aspiration; it is an immediate industrial challenge that requires a restructuring of our local labour market.

As part of our commitment to meeting this challenge, Gloucestershire County Council is proud to host the Clean Energy and Green Skills Conference 2026. This landmark event brings together leaders from education, industry, and innovation to shape the county’s clean, green future and equip our workforce for the opportunities ahead.

Join us for a day packed with inspiring keynote speeches, expert-led discussions, and powerful networking opportunities as we come together to discuss how we align the supply and demand of clean energy and green skills in order to improve energy resilience and achieve our Net Zero goal.

This is your chance to be at the forefront of a movement redefining skills, careers, and energy systems for generations to come.

With confirmed keynote speakers from Skills England, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and leading voices from Gloucestershire’s education and training sector, attendees will gain exclusive insight into:

• The UK’s Clean Energy Superpower Mission and Gloucestershire’s Role.
  Discussing the national requirement for 400,000 clean energy jobs by 2030 and the local imperative to meet Gloucestershire’s target of an 80% reduction in emissions by 2030.
• The new Gloucestershire Green Skills Strategy (2026 - 2030)
  Unveiling the strategic framework to make the county the national benchmark for green workforce development including Federated Green Skills Faculty and Retrofit Centre of Excellence.
• Sector Spotlights
  Join breakout sessions on clean energy, retrofit, nature recovery, agri-tech and regenerative agriculture.

Whether you're an educator, employer, policymaker, student, or sustainability leader, this conference will immerse you in the latest trends, bold ideas, and collaborative opportunities shaping skills provision for a greener Gloucestershire.

Interested in exhibiting?
Please email greenskills@gloucestershire.gov.uk to secure your space.

Don’t miss out - reserve your place today and help power Gloucestershire’s green future.