Map the Future of Your School
The UK’s leading education event for school leaders seeking practical solutions, policy insights and meaningful connections
Practical Solutions for School & Trust Leaders
Whether you are shaping strategy, managing budgets, improving inclusion, leading operations or procuring new solutions, the show is designed to help you make informed decisions faster.
Headteachers & Senior Leaders
Find practical ideas, policy updates and school improvement strategies you can take back to your setting.
MAT Executives & Trust Leaders
Explore scalable solutions for governance, operations, inclusion, digital transformation and long-term resilience.
Business, Finance & Procurement Teams
Compare suppliers, identify savings and discover frameworks that support smarter spending decisions.
SEND & Inclusion Leaders
Access specialist content, suppliers and features that support inclusive practice and improved pupil outcomes.
Digital, Data & IT Leaders
See how EdTech and AI can support teaching, learning, back-office efficiency and digital capability.
Estates, Facilities & Operations
Discover compliant, sustainable and cost-effective approaches to improving learning environments.
Benefits of Attending
Save time, compare solutions, build connections and leave with practical insight that supports better decisions for your school or trust.
Save Time
Save time and compare trusted school solutions all in one place.
Save Money
Discover cost-effective solutions that help maximise school budgets and improve efficiency.
Upskill
Access tailored CPD content designed to support your professional development.
Network
Build a year’s worth of meaningful connections in just one event.
Peer Insight
Learn from the successes and challenges of senior education leaders.
Stay Informed
Stay ahead of policy changes, priorities, and emerging sector trends.
Trusted by School and Trust Leaders
The show brings together senior education professionals, sector partners, leading suppliers and practical content in one national meeting place.
I left with fresh insights, useful contacts, and a clearer sense of next steps.Governor, Broughton Fields Primary School
A really informative and enjoyable two days — I came away with ideas and inspiration to improve our provision.COO, Pivot Academy
Excellent event offering an all-in-one resource for meeting suppliers, networking and updating sector knowledge.Director, Villages Multi Academy Trust
Visitor FAQs
Quick answers to common questions from school and trust leaders considering whether to attend.
Yes. The Schools & Academies Show is free to attend for eligible professionals working in schools, MATs, academies and the wider public sector.
The event is designed for senior leaders and professionals responsible for school improvement, trust operations, finance, procurement, SEND, inclusion, estates, governance, technology and teaching and learning.
You can access CPD-accredited content, hear from sector leaders, compare suppliers, explore practical show features and meet peers facing similar challenges.
Yes. The event takes place across two days, and you can plan your visit around the sessions, suppliers and meetings that are most relevant to your priorities.
Yes. Each attendee should complete their own registration using a unique email address so their pass and event communications are issued correctly.
The Schools & Academies Show Birmingham 2026 takes place on 18th and 19th November 2026 at the NEC, Birmingham.
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