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THE UK'S LEADING EDUCATION POLICY EVENT

INNOVATE. INSPIRE. IMPACT

The Schools & Academies Show brings together thousands of education leaders to connect, spark new ideas and discuss the current and future challenges faced by Schools, Academies, MATs, Local Authorities and the wider education sector.

Featuring an impressive line up of 160+ industry leading speakers, 150+ innovative education suppliers, 10 themed content theatres, 5 interactive show features and a Main Stage, this show offers an unparalleled platform for learning best practices, gaining expert advice, networking with like-minded peers and acquiring practical strategies to take back and implement within your organisation.

Our next show takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on 22nd November, and will once again be co-located with the highly anticipated EdTech Summit! Be sure your register your interest below so you can stay informed with the latest show updates, speaker announcements and be the first to hear when registration officially opens!

BE A PART OF THE UK'S LEADING EDUCATION POLICY EVENT!

Our unmissable show places thousands of school leaders, policy-makers and innovative education suppliers all under one roof to discuss the biggest challenges facing the education sector and source innovative solutions.

3000
ATTENDEES

150+
EXHIBITORS

125+
SPEAKERS

30+
HOURS OF CPD CONTENT

8
HOURS OF NETWORKING

70,000+
VISITORS SINCE SHOW LAUNCH

WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO:

30+ HOURS OF CPD-ACCREDITED CONTENT

Hear advice and key policy updates from the sector's most influential speakers, leading in keynote sessions, live debates and tailored workshops specifically designed to help schools, academies and MATs overcome their most pressing challenges and improve outcomes.

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KEY NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

With dedicated networking areas, including the Government Education Village and the Educator's Networking Hour, this is a unique opportunity to make valuable connections and spark new ideas with like-minded peers across the show floor.

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MEET WITH LEADING EDUCATION SUPPLIERS

Visit leading education suppliers across our exhibition floor, where you'll have the chance to test and procure the latest cutting-edge and innovative products and services and source solutions for your school, academy or MAT.

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CO-LOCATED WITH THE EDTECH SUMMIT!

BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY

The Schools & Academies Show Birmingham, returning to the NEC, Birmingham on 22nd November 2023 will once again be co-located with the EdTech Summit, positioned to provide ‘Techies’, Teachers, Staff and Leaders with the opportunity to assess and identify their common challenges, find appropriate solutions and source the right technology solution for their institution.

Your ticket at the show will provide you with free access to the Summit, where you’ll have the opportunity to learn from best-practice case studies, hear key policy updates, test out technology for leading suppliers and network with EdTech pioneers.

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BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

This is a must-attend event for senior leadership teams to discover practical advice and innovative solutions to overcome the most prominent obstacles in the Education Sector. We will be welcoming leading practitioners, experts and government officials to share their advice, policy updates and insights.

Alongside this, our broad range of education suppliers will be showcasing their products and services, all aimed at improving pupil outcomes and the day-to-day running of educational institutions.

✔️ HEAR FIRST-HAND FROM KEYNOTE SPEAKERS AND POLICY MAKERS

✔️ DISCOVER INVENTIVE WAYS TO MAKE SAVINGS AND DRIVE EFFICIENCIES IN YOUR SCHOOL

✔️ HANDLE WHAT WOULD BE A MONTH-LONG PROCUREMENT PROCESS IN 1 DAY AT THE SHOW

✔️ AN EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY TO QUESTION POLICY MAKERS AND SENIOR EDUCATION LEADERS

✔️ FREE ACCESS TO MULTIPLE NETWORKING FEATURES ACROSS THE SHOW FLOOR

✔️ SAVE TIME SOURCING SUPPLIERS ACROSS THE SHOW FLOOR

WHAT OUR VISITORS HAD TO SAY!

"This show continues to improve year-on-year, and the speakers address the most pressing and topical issue for schools. Brilliant!"
SBMSt Monica's Catholic Primary School
"Brilliant event for quality of speakers and relevance of topics. DfE was present and open access for discussions; particularly enjoyed the high trust environment and the passion for educating our nation in everyone I met."
Schools Liaison ManagerLearning Foundation and Digital Poverty Alliance
"It was an excellent day, great speakers and content with a variety of organisations grouped into focus areas which made it easy to locate companies I was interested in. The pre event information provided was excellent ensuring I was well prepared for the day and the NEC is a great location which made it accessible for travelling from Cumbria. Being a free event was also a big help when schools are facing such huge financial burdens."
Business ManagerUlverston Victoria High School
"Wow. The speakers I visited were inspiring, motivational and made me think hard; giving me things to take back to my school. The companies I was able to talk to were current and new! It gave me the opportunity to discuss issues or praise them within their field!"
Head of MathsBaysgarth School
"Well worth taking the time to experience SAAS. Good choice of sessions and speakers to support your area of work and all the main suppliers and additional that you might not have considered. You will definitely walk away gaining knowledge and even reassurance that you are fulfilling your role correctly!"
Trust Operations ManagerOur Lady Immaculate Catholic Academies Trust
"Very useful and productive day spent at SAAS. Well organised and informative event as ever."
School Governance CoordinatorCity of Wolverhampton Council
"Well worth giving up a day in the office, to get some ideas and updates."
Business ManagerMercian Educational Trust
"A great show and well worth going. You gather inspiring ideas. You see what the latest in technology can do for the school. Good to talk to others that can support but also that reassurance of what you are doing!"
Deputy Head TeacherHodgson Academy
"The Schools and Academies Show was a well organised, inspiring event. The day gave us time to reflect on our school's developments after listening to conversations from passionate speakers and exhibitors about relevant issues faced in education today."
Executive Head TeacherTenterden Infant School
"A great opportunity to attend high quality CPD, meet colleagues & see new products."
Chair of GovernorsHighfurlong School
"The Schools & Academies Show is always such a superb event with opportunities to learn, to network and to raise awareness of many educational aspects. Everyone in the sector gains from this type of event."
School AdvisorSheffield City Council
"A wonderful day focused on education policy, practice and CPD as well as exhibitors all under one roof!"
Deputy HeadteacherKnebworth Primary School
"The show was a good opportunity for me and my team to look at how we can implement our new strategic plan using knowledge picked up at the show alongside engaging with suppliers who can support our improvement."
Chief Executive OfficerThe Priestley Academy Trust
"The show allowed me to gain best practice knowledge, speak to suppliers and get updates on key developments within the education sector. Well worth the visit."
School Business ManagerSouth Wirral High School
"Very good opportunity to hear government policy updates and spend quality time with suppliers."
Chief Financial OfficerKings Cross Academy Trust
"This was my first time attending and I found it informative and an extremely useful opportunity to network with peers and connect with existing and potentially new suppliers."
School Operations ManagerPathways School
"A great opportunity to learn more about the important issues within education and network with colleagues and suppliers."
Regional LeadNational Governance Association
"Well worth the trip. There was a huge range of speakers and the only issue was choosing which talks to go to."
Virtual School OfficerWiltshire Council
"It was an excellent opportunity to catch up on much needed networking, and to hear first hand from key people within the education sector. I came away with lots of food for thought as well as some excellent contacts."
Senior Lead Practitioner for Post 16Ormiston Academies Trust
"The SAAS was an ideal forum to meet like-minded professionals, share lived experiences good or bad and network with other so that mutual collaboration can take place. Suggestion - the chairs should be laid out in staggered rows so that in front of each chair is a space to make visibility of the speakers on stage clearer."
Behaviour ConsultantAluna Behaviour Consultancy
"Great day of thought-provoking speakers and excellent exhibitions."
CRST TRUST Director of SENDArrow Vale High School - Redditch
"A must-go experience for all school leaders; this annual event should not be missed."
Head of SchoolMosborough Primary School
"A great way to access CPD, network with leaders across the community and meet and build relationships with suppliers."
School Business ManagerKing's Norton Boys' School
"Great event, highly well organised. Great speakers who gave an insight into their own MATs and there was a great emphasis of 'we are not in this alone."
Chief Finance OfficerOrchard Community Trust
"Excellent show with top rate speakers. Extremely useful and informative"
Chair of LGB. TrusteeWarley Road Primary Academy
"A brilliant experience - bringing together a diverse range of speakers in a positively challenging environment."
Assistant Principal/Director of P16Outwood Grange Academy
"The show helped highlight some key areas that we had previously overseen or needed to make sure we embedded further to improve the implementation of our policies."
Senior Pastoral LeaderSt George's School Edgbaston
"The show was inspiring with a wide range of panel discussions and talks. Attending the show gave me time away from school to develop strategies and prompted new ideas."
SBMWest Town Lane Academy
"A great day to explore and engage with suppliers and listen to professional speakers presenting various topics."
Chief Operations OfficerOdyssey Collaborative Trust