Igniting ambition in the Liverpool City Region

You are invited to be part of a city-wide effort to build a future-ready workforce by supporting the development of early-career talent across the Liverpool City Region.

Lead Liverpool gives graduates and early-career professionals a unique space to connect, build skills, and gain the confidence and networks to thrive in a rapidly changing world of work. This is for them - filling a gap no other event in the region currently addresses.

Created to bridge the gap between graduates, early-career professionals and the skills employers are looking for, Lead Liverpool offers a dedicated space for the region’s early-career talent to connect, upskill and align their development with the realities of a rapidly changing world of work.

The benefits

  • Support the progression of early-career professionals, helping them build the skills, confidence and networks needed to thrive and lead.
  • Provide employers with a platform to raise their profile as champions of regional talent development and the future skills agenda.
  • Connect sponsors directly with the region’s future leaders and demonstrate their commitment to strengthening the local workforce.

How to get involved

Simply register members of your graduate and early-career workforce to support their development, confidence, and retention here.

You can also take part in employer panels, networking spaces, and fringe events that connect you directly with motivated graduates and professionals. Please email gregory.hunter@liverpool.ac.uk to find out how.

Sponsorship Packages

If you are interested in sponsoring the Lead Liverpool conference, we have the following options. Please email gregory.hunter@liverpool.ac.uk directly for full details.

Tier 3 - £500

Brand visibility: Conference marketing, social media campaigns, and promotional materials aligning your brand with the LCR mission. Plus your promotional materials featured in delegate bags.

Three complimentary tickets for your recent graduate or early-career staff.
A promotional stand at the conference to showcase your organisation.
Lightning pitch: An opportunity to deliver a short “elevator pitch” presentation to all attendees.

Tier 2 - £750

Includes all Tier 3 benefits, plus:

A complimentary exhibition stand at the University of Liverpool’s Autumn Careers Fair in October 2026 (for recruitment into 2027 roles).
Talent engagement: Access to promote live roles directly to students and graduates, including invitations to speak within University of Liverpool faculties.
Employer panel participation: Your organisation will be invited to join our live discussion, “What I Wish Grads Knew About Working with Us.”

Tier 1 - £1,000

Includes all Tier 2 and Tier 3 benefits, plus:

Headline Sponsor visibility: Your organisation will be prominently recognised as the Headline Sponsor across all conference branding, publicity, and on-site materials.
Workshop hosting opportunity: Co-host or deliver a main conference workshop or fringe event (subject to discussion and expertise fit), positioning your business as a thought leader.

 

Lead Liverpool presents a new and unique opportunity to shape the future workforce and build lasting connections that drive growth across our region. Together, we can create pathways for graduates and professionals to thrive, and ensure your organisation stands at the heart of Liverpool’s success.

Gillian O'Brien, Head of External Engagement and Opportunities, University of Liverpool

Lead Liverpool 2026: Guide for employers

If you are interested in investing in early-career talent, want to upskill your recent graduate hires, or would like to explore sponsorship or networking opportunities, click here to view the full guide for employers, with details on how to get involved, connect with emerging talent and support the development of the future workforce. .

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