Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Skills, David Lammy is to be a key speaker at the second Guardian Skills Summit due to be held from 17–18 June at the QEII Conference Centre in London.

Following the success of the inaugural event in 2007, the 2nd annual FE and skills summit will look at the new challenges facing the sector and the strategies it will need in order to thrive.

With attendees from across the education sector including principals, chief executives, sector leaders and experts in FE and skills, the summit will debate the approaches and models that can unlock the potential of the FE and skills sector.