The Schools & Academies Show returns to the NEC Birmingham on 18 and 19 November 2026, bringing together thousands of school and trust leaders for two focused days of insight, practical learning and valuable connections.
With more than 300 sector-leading speakers, 50+ hours of CPD content and 250+ education solution providers, the show is designed to help you move your organisation’s most important priorities forward. Across the agenda, you can explore policy and inspection, trust growth, finance, SEND and inclusion, estates, school improvement, digital transformation and much more.
To help school leaders plan ahead, we have created a new What to Expect Guide. Inside, you will find an overview of the agenda, headline speakers and key sessions, alongside information about show features, exhibitors, networking opportunities and the three co-located events included with your pass.
Whether you want to hear directly from policymakers, compare practical solutions, meet fellow education leaders or leave with a clearer action plan, the guide will help you make every conversation and session count.
Download the What to Expect Guide today and start building a visit around the challenges and opportunities that matter most to your school, academy or trust before arriving at the NEC in Birmingham 👇
And if you're yet to register for the UK's leading education event, make sure you've signed up to join us at the NEC, Birmingham on 18th and 19th November for two unmissable days of education innovation and inspiration.