Organised by and held at Surrey University for anyone involved in further and higher education and industry. Speakers include: Patrick Coldstream CBE, director, Council for Industry and Higher Education; Alan Bellamy, deputy chief executive, National Council for Vocational Qualifications; and Tony Webb, director of education and training, Confederation of British Industry. Paddy Ashdown MP will give the closing address. Fee: Pounds 230 residential, Pounds 110-Pounds 190 non-res. Details: Hilde Morris, 01483 259376.

JULY 8 MUSIC AT KEY STAGE 2

Organised by Music for Youth at Queen Elizabeth Hall, South Bank, London SE1, for heads, teachers, heads of music services, advisers and inspectors. Speakers include: Gavin Henderson, principal, Trinity College of Music; Richard Stilgoe, composer, writer, and musician; and Janet Mills HMI. Fee: Pounds 17.50. Details: 0181 870 9624.