What’s On

Government Education Village

The Government Education Village gives school and trust leaders a rare opportunity to engage directly with senior representatives from the Department for Education and key education bodies in an informal, accessible setting.

Visitors can ask questions directly, gain clarity on upcoming changes and better understand how national priorities may impact their schools and trusts.

For busy school leaders managing constant change, this feature provides clarity, reassurance and strategic insight that is difficult to access elsewhere.

CPC Village

With increasing financial pressures across the sector, the CPC Village gives school and trust leaders direct access to trusted procurement specialists and framework providers who can help schools reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.

Hosted with Crescent Purchasing Consortium, this dedicated area focuses on practical ways schools can maximise value without compromising quality.

Whether you’re reviewing contracts, planning future projects or trying to make budgets go further, the CPC Village offers practical support and immediate value.

Inclusive Classroom

The Inclusive Classroom, hosted by Findel Education, brings inclusive learning environments to life through immersive, real-world examples designed to inspire school and MAT leaders.

Hosted by leading SEND suppliers and specialists, this feature showcases practical approaches, technologies and strategies that can help schools create more accessible and supportive learning environments for every pupil.

For leaders looking to strengthen SEND provision and create more inclusive learning experiences, this feature delivers inspiration backed by practical application.

ConnectEd Lounge

The ConnectEd Platform helps school and trust leaders make the most of their time before they even arrive at the show.

Our event networking platform allows visitors to pre-book meetings, plan their agenda and connect with suppliers, speakers and peers based on their current priorities and challenges.

For headteachers and MAT leaders with limited time, ConnectEd makes attending the show more focused, efficient and productive.

EdTech Summit

Established in 2020, the EdTech Summit is a co-located event with the Schools & Academies Show, focused on driving innovation across the education sector and showcasing practical solutions which can be implemented in the classroom and throughout your back-office processes to drive efficiencies.

The event includes a Main Stage with keynote presentations and panel sessions on the biggest challenges in the sector and an Insights Theatre hosting practical, CPD-certified case studies from peers and EdTech leaders.

EdTech Start-Up Showcase

With so many technology solutions available from a wide array of innovative suppliers, it can often be overwhelming and time-consuming to source new technology for your school.

The EdTech Start-Up Showcase makes sourcing and testing solutions simple, bringing together 12 pioneering start-ups providing exciting new EdTech for frontline teaching and classroom engagement.

From curriculum-based gamification to virtual and augmented reality solutions, visitors can trial and test numerous innovative products in a live environment.

FED Stage

The Foundation for Education Development (FED), a key strategic partner of the Schools & Academies Show, will host a dedicated stage showcasing panel sessions that tackle the sector’s biggest strategic challenges.

The FED believes long-term strategic education planning is vital to the success of countries and their people. This stage will provide a platform for discussion, debate and solutions to long-term local, regional, national and global challenges.

Independent Schools Conference

The Independent Schools Conference equips Heads, Bursars, Governors and senior leaders with practical insights, fresh thinking and innovative solutions to help navigate the evolving challenges facing independent education.

Taking place within the Schools & Academies Show at the NEC, the conference features CPD-certified content, expert speakers and valuable networking opportunities, enabling attendees to strengthen strategic decision-making, explore approaches to long-term sustainability, connect with peers and discover solutions to support their school’s priorities.

NGA Annual Conference & AGM

The National Governance Association (NGA) is the national membership association for governors, trustees and governance professionals in England’s state schools and trusts. On day two of the Schools & Academies Show in Birmingham, we will host its Annual Conference and AGM.

With over 80,000 members and a growing community, the NGA will bring hundreds of governance professionals to the show and share research and insights, trusted information, advice and professional development to support governing boards, MATs and organisations.

SEND Conference

After the success of the SEND Conference alongside the Schools & Academies Show in London in May 2026, we are delighted to bring this dedicated event to our Birmingham show.

The SEND Conference equips SEND leaders with the latest insights, practical strategies and innovative solutions to strengthen inclusive practice and improve outcomes for pupils with SEND. It features CPD-certified content, expert speakers and leading suppliers, offering valuable opportunities to learn, connect and enhance provision across your setting.

SEND Supplier Hub

With the Schools White Paper placing greater focus on inclusive education and additional funding for SEND, we are delighted to introduce our SEND Supplier Hub.

Ensuring your school is ready to support children with complex needs will be a key challenge for education organisations over the coming years, and easy access to innovative suppliers providing inclusive solutions will be vital.

This new addition to the Birmingham show will bring together specialist SEND suppliers, from educational psychology to building accessibility, helping visitors save time and money when procuring solutions for their school.