DIA Conference South: The Teaching Toolkit

Join Driver Trainers, industry experts and leading voices from across the profession at DIA Conference South 2026: The Teaching Toolkit, taking place on Friday 11 December 2026 at De Vere Wokefield Estate, Reading.

A full day of professional development focused on the teaching, coaching, communication and professional skills at the heart of great Driver Training.

Hear from Professor Jonathan Passmore on coaching and behavioural change, Dr Neale Kinnear, Dr Shaun Helman and Adam Asmal from TRL on reducing young-driver crash risk, and Annie Winterburn on bringing theory and hazard perception into practical learning.

You will also hear directly from DVSA, with Amanda Lane and Colin Stewart exploring where Trainers' skills, knowledge and standards need developing, followed by a wider DVSA update and Q&A with Pauline Reeves OBE.

In the afternoon, every delegate will take part in three interactive workshops:

• Crafting the Best Learner Curriculum
• What Nobody Taught Me About Being an ADI
• From Test Ready to Road Ready

Designed for ADIs, PDIs, Instructor Trainers, Fleet Trainers and other Driver and Rider Trainers, the day combines expert insight, practical learning, discussion, networking and the opportunity to reflect on your own professional practice.

Your ticket includes the full conference programme, all three workshops, exhibition access, networking, lunch and refreshments.

Come away with practical ideas, stronger professional knowledge and new tools you can take straight back into your training.

Programme and speakers are subject to final confirmation.