CITB to Host 2026 Skills and Training Conference in Cardiff

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is hosting its next Skills and Training Conference at the Marriott Hotel in Cardiff on 28 January 2026.

The event will include workshops and talks from CITB, including CEO, Tim Balcon; Director of Customer Engagement and Operations, Deb Madden; and Julia Stevens, Engagement Director Wales.

Highlights from the day’s agenda include Medr’s Director of Research, Innovation and Skills, Harriet Barnes, discussing the ongoing and upcoming priorities related to construction and the built environment.

Mark Tambini, Head of Building Regulations Policy for the Welsh Government, discussing and providing an overview of the Building Safety Act and what the impacts will be on building regulations in Wales.

The Lighthouse Charity will also be in attendance sharing the latest updates in their training offer and making evidence-based predictions about the future of the construction industry.

CITB Skills & Training Conference

CITB’s Skills and Training Conference aims to give construction companies, employers and training providers the opportunity to gain one-to-one support on accessing funding from CITB and its services.

The event is also an opportunity for CITB to engage and consult with its registered employers and training providers face to face.

Deb Madden said: “Attending one of our conferences and hearing directly from us is the best way to learn about what’s on offer from CITB. It also gives employers the chance to network with like-minded companies and meet with training providers.”

Earlier this week, the Welsh Government announced its final Budget for 2026-2027, and within the £1.2 billion pot, it committed a further £100 million of revenue and capital funding, which will support Welsh Government priorities including apprenticeships and further education.

The event will end with a Q&A session with the CITB team.

To attend CITB’s Skills and Training Conference in Cardiff on 28 January, you can register here. To see the full agenda, click here.

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