IEP Talks Live - Sunderland

About this event:

The IEP are delighted to be in Sunderland for our fifth Talks Live event of 2026, kindly sponsored by Waythrough.

Are you looking to connect with like-minded professionals and explore the future of the employability profession? Then don't miss this amazing opportunity to join our next Talks Live event which takes place in Sunderland.

This is a fantastic opportunity to network and listen to expert speakers as they share their knowledge and expertise, not to mention the chance to enjoy some light refreshments on us and connect with your employability colleagues and peers.

This event is free for all IEP Members to attend. If you are bringing along a guest, they must also be registered.

Here's what's in store:

13:00 Registration & Networking - 

13:30 Welcome from IEP | TBC

13:35 Welcome from Sponsors | Paul Townsley | Chief Executive Officer | Waythrough 

13:50 Seminar 1 | Ashley Gilby & Sarah Potts | Employability Specialists | Sunderland City Council Employability Team

14:20 Speed Networking

14:35 Seminar 2 | Jamie Wright | Beacon of Light

15:05 Speed Networking

15:20 Seminar 3 | Charlotte Ellam AIEP | Learning & Project Consultant | IEP Learning Academy

15:50 Refreshments & Networking

16:30 Event Close

About Waythough :

Waythrough are specialists in mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas, providing high quality, evidence-based services designed around the needs of the people we serve.

We know that people and their problems don’t fit into neatly labelled boxes and that finding help can be hard when life gets messy. Too many people hit dead ends when they need open doors and answers.

Waythrough has a vision to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value.
It’s a big ask, but one we aren’t shy of.