ADINJC & Intelligent Instructor National Conference & Expo ’25

About

The ADINJC & Intelligent Instructor National Conference & Expo ’25 is the most popular event in a driving instructor’s calendar! In 2024, it welcomed a record 1,375 visitors, making it, by far, the largest single gathering of instructors in the UK – ever!

In 2025, we anticipate over 1,750 visitors to this free-to-attend event designed specifically for you, the driving instructor. It will be held on Sunday, 28th September 2025, at Cranmore Park, Solihull, near Birmingham.

Visitors can immerse themselves in a wealth of knowledge at a wide range of topical seminars that run throughout the day in four dedicated areas. The Live Stage sees some of the industry’s top trainers deliver educational sessions and the DVSA’s Chief Executive, who will provide an industry update. The PDI Zone is a popular attraction, with dedicated sessions to help those new to the industry. The third and fourth seminar areas include a wide range of topics expert speakers cover, from driver training to road safety, marketing, accountancy, and business advice. In total, 32 sessions are running throughout the day.

The giant expo areas offer unrivalled access to 50+ industry suppliers. They showcase their latest products and services and offer a valuable opportunity to see what’s new on the market to help your business flourish. Many have special offers, deals, and freebies to give away.

There’s more than just learning at the event. We’ve lined up many fun activities to keep you entertained and engaged. You can test-drive an adapted vehicle to help teach those with disabilities and chat with the enthusiastic EV owners in the largest display of driving instructor EVs (30+), which you are also free to drive. You can get a free professional headshot from our event photographer and win prizes at our Speed of Sight charity, Tombola.

We aim for visitors to come away educated, invigorated, thinking differently, and passionate about being instructors. We also want you to have fun while doing it! If you are new to the industry, considering becoming a driving instructor, an independent instructor, or even part of a franchise, the ADINJC & Intelligent Instructor National Conference & Expo’ 25  is a must-attend event.

Our Sponsors

AcciDON’T Driving School

headline Sponsor

Pass N Go Driving School

gold Sponsor

Speakers

Lilian Greenwood MP

Lilian Greenwood MP

Minister for Future of Roads, Department for Transport

Loveday Ryder

Loveday Ryder

Chief Executive, DVSA

Lynne Barrie

Lynne Barrie

President, ADINJC

Chris Bensted

Chris Bensted

Specialist Theory Trainer, Theory Test Explained

Emma Cottington

Emma Cottington

Owner, UP Driving School

Phil Cowley

Phil Cowley

Trainer, Inspire Instructor Training

Kev & Tracey Field

Kev & Tracey Field

Co-Founders, Confident Drivers

Mike Fowler

Mike Fowler

Senior Trainer, DRIVE Driving School

Vickie Ambrose & Kim Gibson

Vickie Ambrose & Kim Gibson

Business Support Managers, Gates & Gibson

Alan Gott

Alan Gott

Manager, FBTC Accountancy Services

Christopher Graham

Christopher Graham

Training Course Advisor, PNG Instructor Training

Dave Harvey

Dave Harvey

Driving Instructor Training Lead, AA Driving School

Activities

EV display & test drives

EV display & test drives

Meet 25+ fellow EV driving instructors in our impressive electric vehicle display. Pop outside to have a chat and hear what the instructors think about teaching in their electric cars, and feel free to go for a spin in one, too.

So far, our line-up includes BMW ID3, Cupra Born, Honda e:Ny1, Hyundai Kona 64, Kia Niro EV 4, MG 4, Mini Electric, Peugeot e-208, Renault Megane e-Tec, Renault Scenic e-Tech, Renault Zoe 50, Smart #1, Tesla M3, Vauxhall Corsa-e, and the Volvo EX30.

Test drives can be arranged on the day with the BMW ID3, Cupra Born, MG4, Hyundai Kona, Kia Niro, Vauxhall Corsa-e, Peugeot e-208, Renault Zoe, Renault Megane, Renault Scenic, Volvo EX30, Smart, Mini, and Tesla. You just need to bring your driving license with you, and have your NI number handy, so we can generate a license check code.

If you want to join the line-up, contact Ruedi from YES! Driving School, who’s once again coordinating this, [email protected].

Virtual reality experience

Virtual reality experience

Experience what is like to be involved in real life crash in the Leicestershire Fie & Rescues Virtual Reality Van. Taka set, pop on a VR headset, and be prepared to be immersed in an experience like no other. Just remember, it’s not real, but a great way of conveying key road safety messages.

Adapted vehicle display & test drives

Adapted vehicle display & test drives

Meet the team from Disability Driving Instructors and Driving Mobility who are on hand to offer help and advice if you are interested in becoming a specialist disability driving instructor. See how the cars are set up to help those with disabilities and feel free to take a test drive in one of our cars fitted with adaptations to see how disabled people can drive. Feel free to book ahead to arrange your slot for the test drive, by emailing John, [email protected].

Professional headshots

Professional headshots

Have a professional headshot taken, so you can use in your marketing, and on your ADI/PDI licence. Visit our professional photographer’s portable studio on the day, next to the main restaurant, from 2pm-3pm, to have your photograph taken. We’ll email the digital image through, and it’s completely free of charge. Don’t forget to say ‘cheese’!