Operating in 70 countries, Pearson’s education business combines 150 years of experience in publishing with the latest learning technology, qualifications and assessment. Pearson’s UK president, Rod Bristow commented:

“INSSO is homing in on and driving an important change in the way we need to think about education. Skills challenges are now global, and they are fast changing. Employers and educators from all countries need to work ever more closely together to define their future labour market needs in the context of the global economy, and help education systems respond quickly to develop people with skills that meet them. Pearson recognises Sector Skills Councils – and their equivalents – as key partners in making this happen, and we’re pleased through our support for this conference to be able to bring together representatives from so many countries to learn from one another.”

Tom Bewick, INSSO’s chairman added:

“Our members are delighted to be working with such a respected global brand like Pearson.  With operations worldwide, supporting both education and industry, they are the perfect commercial partner to our inaugural conference.  With sector skills organisations worldwide – representing and supporting the skills of over half a billion people – INSSO members look forward to building an ongoing and strong relationship with the Pearson group of companies.”

Further details, including registration:

http://insso.org/conference/, conference@insso.org, +44 (0) 207 015 1817

For more information about Pearson: http://www.pearson.com/