UK’S PREMIER B2B EXPOSITION FOR EDUCATION LEADERSHIP, EDTECH & SCHOOL ESTATES INNOVATION ARRIVES IN BIRMINGHAM!
Organized by Tes Global / Governet, the flagship edition of The Schools & Academies Show 2026 brings together over 4,000 school leaders, trust CEOs, CFOs, headteachers, SENCOs, and education policy makers across the primary, secondary, and academy trust ecosystem!
Hosted at the world-class National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham (Hall 1), this mega 2-day trade exposition and multi-stage conference serves as an essential platform for addressing workforce challenges, school estates management, digital learning, and multi-academy trust (MAT) growth strategies. Co-located with the EdTech Summit, SEND Conference, and Independent Schools Conference, the showcase connects over 250 leading edtech suppliers, MIS providers, and school procurement specialists directly with targeted education buyers and decision-makers!
Dates: Wednesday, November 18 – Thursday, November 19, 2026
Hours: 09:00 AM – 04:30 PM (18 Nov) | 09:00 AM – 03:30 PM (19 Nov)
Venue: Hall 1, National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Target Audience: Headteachers, Multi-Academy Trust CEOs & COOs, School Business Managers (SBMs), Chief Finance Officers (CFOs), SENCOs & Inclusion Leads, Estates & Facilities Managers, IT Directors, and Local Authority Education Officers.
Key Exhibition Pavilions & Core Sector Domains:
EdTech, MIS & AI in Education: Next-gen Management Information Systems (MIS), AI marking & analytics software, cloud learning environments, cybersecurity, and school management apps.
Estates, Facilities & Energy Management: Decarbonization tech, school building maintenance, modular classrooms, playground equipment, smart heating, and catering solutions.
Finance, Procurement & Business Services: School budget optimization tools, payroll & HR management software, legal advisory, insurance providers, and MAT growth consultancy.
Inclusion, SEND & Student Wellbeing: Assistive technology, special educational needs resources, mental health frameworks, safeguarding platforms, and behavioral management tech.
Staff Retention, Recruitment & Leadership: Continuous professional development (CPD) courses, teacher recruitment platforms, leadership training, and governance support.
B2B Networking, CPD Accreditation & Co-located Conferences: Access 50+ hours of CPD-certified conference content featuring 300+ expert speakers across 8 dedicated theatres, inspect live software and edtech demos, evaluate MAT supplier deals, and network with over 4,000 education leaders!
Empower your school management team, evaluate cutting-edge education technology live, and connect with top policy pioneers at the NEC Birmingham!
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