NTC 2026 – One month left to book at the early bird rate

The National Training Conference marks its 30th year this November, three decades on from its beginnings under the Local Government Licensing Forum before becoming the Institute of Licensing in 2003. NTC2026 will celebrate the milestone with a Pearl‑themed Gala Dinner on the Thursday evening and three days of training, discussion and sector‑wide debate.

With the early bird rate closing on 31 July, delegates now have one month left to secure their place at the lower price. Accommodation at the Crowne Plaza Stratford‑upon‑Avon is limited, making early booking the best chance of securing preferred tickets and rooms.

Running from 18 to 20 November, this year’s programme is set to feature more than 80 speakers, with confirmations continuing to build. The NTC2026 hub lists all confirmed contributors so far. The IoL’s Annual General Meeting takes place on the Wednesday evening, followed by the Gala Dinner and Awards Evening on Thursday.

Awards nominations close shortly on 1 August, with three categories open: the Jeremy Allen Award, the Charles Holland Award and, new for 2026, the Licensing Team of the Year Award. Full criteria and nomination details are available on the conference page.

Bookings are open now as the countdown to the 30th Annual Conference continues.