Why Visit?
Why Visit the UK’s Leading Education Event
The SAASHOW is the ultimate platform for senior education leaders to make meaningful connections, meet hundreds of trusted suppliers in one place and access practical guidance they can implement right away.
At the show, we bring together inspirational speakers, cutting-edge innovation and tangible solutions for a two day celebration of education.
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Make Meaningful Connections
Connect with thousands of like-minded school leaders facing the same challenges as you and discover practical strategies and proven initiatives that can be implemented in your setting straight away.
Through our ConnectEd platform, visitors can pre-book meetings, build a personalised agenda and connect with suppliers, speakers and fellow education professionals based on their specific goals, ensuring every conversation delivers real value.
Connect With 250+ Exhibitors
Meet over 250 leading education suppliers showcasing the latest services, technologies and solutions that are transforming how schools operate and deliver education.
From MIS and recruitment to AI, SEND provision and school improvement tools, you'll leave with practical options to help increase efficiency, reduce costs and support better outcomes for staff and pupils.
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Access Free CPD Content
Invest in your professional development with free, high-quality CPD content tailored specifically for school leaders. Stay informed about the latest policy changes, emerging trends and sector challenges while gaining actionable insights you can take back to your school.
Designed to support strategic decision-making and leadership growth, the programme offers an opportunity to learn from experts, discover new approaches and leave feeling inspired, informed and equipped to drive meaningful improvement across your setting.
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Hear from Sector Leaders
Gain valuable insight from some of the most respected voices in education through keynote presentations, best-practice case studies and interactive panel discussions.
Covering the issues that matter most to school leaders today, these sessions provide practical takeaways, fresh perspectives and evidence-based ideas that can help shape your school's future direction and support long-term success.
Speaker ListWho Attends?
Headteachers
The Schools & Academies Show brings together the insights, solutions and connections headteachers need to tackle today's biggest challenges. Gain practical strategies and expert guidance you can implement immediately.
Deputy Headteachers
SAAS brings together the insights, solutions and connections deputy headteachers need to drive school improvement. Gain practical strategies, expert guidance and innovative approaches to enhance outcomes and lead with confidence.
MAT Leaders
The show brings together the expertise, solutions and peer networks needed to drive trust-wide success. Explore financial sustainability, sustainable growth and operational excellence across your trust.
School Business Managers
Discover practical ways to maximise budgets, improve procurement, streamline operations and stay ahead of changing compliance requirements through expert-led CPD and conversations with trusted suppliers.
EdTech Leaders
Discover innovative solutions, gain practical insights into AI and emerging technologies, and build the knowledge and connections needed for successful digital transformation.
Safeguarding & Wellbeing Leaders
The show brings together the insights, solutions and connections safeguarding and wellbeing leaders need to create safe, supportive learning environments. Stay up to date with safeguarding requirements, strengthen policies and access expert guidance on supporting pupil wellbeing.
HR & Workforce Staff
Discover the insights, solutions and connections you need to build and develop a thriving workforce. Discover strategies to attract and retain staff, support wellbeing, strengthen workforce planning and improve operational efficiency.
School Estate Managers
From compliance and health and safety to sustainability and cost control, discover strategies and suppliers to help ensure your estate is safe, compliant and fit for the future.
SENDCOs
Access the latest SEND knowledge, resources and best practice to deliver effective, inclusive provision and improve outcomes for pupils with additional needs.
Teaching & Learning Leaders
Explore the insights, solutions and connections teaching and learning leaders need to drive classroom excellence. Leave with evidence-based approaches to help improve behaviour, engagement and attainment, and gain practical insights to enhance teaching practice and pupil outcomes.
Governors
Stay up to date with regulatory changes, strengthen board effectiveness and gain the practical knowledge needed to fulfil your governance responsibilities more effectively.
Local Authorities
The show provides local authority leaders with the key policy insights, practical solutions and sector connections they need to support schools across their communities. Discover the latest guidance, share best practice and connect with education leaders and trusted suppliers to drive school improvement, strengthen partnerships and improve outcomes for every learner.
Co-Located Events
Your free pass to the Schools & Academies Show gives you access to four education events under one roof, helping you maximise your time away from school while gaining even greater value from your visit. Explore a broader range of CPD-certified content, connect with a wider network of education professionals and discover innovative solutions from hundreds of suppliers addressing the sector's most pressing challenges.
SEND Conference
The SEND Conference brings together SEND leaders, education experts and specialist providers to help you strengthen inclusive practice and improve outcomes for pupils with additional needs.
Through CPD-certified sessions, real-world case studies and access to specialist suppliers, you'll leave with actionable ideas, innovative resources and confidence to enhance SEND provision.
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EdTech Summit
The EdTech Summit is the destination for education leaders looking to harness technology to drive improvement, increase efficiency and enhance learning outcomes.
Explore AI, digital transformation, cybersecurity and IT infrastructure while connecting with leading technology providers and sector experts.
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Independent Schools Conference
Designed specifically for independent school leaders, this conference addresses strategic challenges from financial sustainability and pupil recruitment to staffing and reputation management.
Hear from sector experts, discover practical solutions and gain fresh perspectives to help your school thrive in a competitive environment.
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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, colleges, universities, local and central government 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.
As an accredited CPD provider, the show offers over 50 hours of CPD-certified content split across multiple theatres. All attendees receive certificates of attendance post-show.
The show is also a fantastic opportunity to network with senior leaders, compare education suppliers, hear from sector leaders and connect with others facing similar challenges – all across two days, at one event.
Yes. Your ticket will provide access to both full days of content, co-located events, interactive features and the entire exhibition. However, 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. Attendees will then have the opportunity to invite colleagues along to join them.
The Schools & Academies Show Birmingham 2026 takes place on 18th and 19th November 2026 in Hall 1 at the NEC, Birmingham. Doors open at 9am on both days.
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