Future Fest 2026: Preparing For Adulthood

Future Fest is a vibrant, hands on event designed to inspire young people as they explore next steps in education, employment, training, health, community life and independent living.
• You can watch our event trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhcSuQDnG_s
Morning Session (10:00am–1:00pm)
This session is dedicated to schools and colleges, offering students a safe, structured and engaging environment with real world activities and experiences. We cannot stress enough that this is not a traditional information fair!
Students will be able to meet a wide range of education providers, employers, support services, community groups and specialist SEND teams in our interactive marketplace and workshops.
Confirmed Workshops & Experiences Include:
• Trades (MG Electrical)
• Emergency Services (Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue)
• Podcast & Broadcasting (Luke T Studios)
• Health & Beauty
• Animal Care (Stebbs Care Farm with animals onsite)
• Local Offer (NNC)
• Healthy Eating (The Cube Disability)
• VR Design & Experiences (University of Northampton)
• First Aid (Red Cross)
Workshops are practical, immersive and designed to help raise aspirations and spark new ideas for the future.
Booking Information
To ensure safety across indoor and outdoor spaces, each school may bring up to 10 pupils and a minimum of 2 staff. There will be 12 spaces per booking available and lunch is provided for all attendees, including staff members.