#SAASHOW, known as the Schools & Academies Show, returns to Birmingham with an Exciting New Co-Located Show! This year the show will provide a space for school and academy leaders to connect, inspire new ideas, and explore key challenges and emerging trends that will shape the future of education.
The Schools & Academies Show makes its highly anticipated return to NEC Birmingham on the 20th of November, presenting not just one, but two co-located events. This bi-annual event provides a pivotal platform where the education community can collaboratively prepare for the dynamic changes ahead.
We invite teachers and school leaders to join this essential, bi-annual education policy event, offering attendees access to over 30 hours of CPD-certified content across 13 themed seminar theatres. Topics include SEND, Business & Finance and School Improvement, ensuring that the event appeals to a wide range of education professionals and key decision-makers.
Register for free here.
This year’s The Schools & Academies Show will feature both the EdTech Summit and the Independent Schools Conference, offering frontline teachers from diverse school settings valuable examples of classroom best practices. These insights are designed to empower educators to drive positive change and enhance outcomes for all students.
Visitors will also be able to hear from over 200 leading practitioners, experts and government officials including:
– Catherine McKinnell MP, Minister for School Standards, Department for Education
– Sir Michael Wilshaw, Former Chief Inspector of Schools in England and Head, Ofsted
– Simon Kidwell, Immediate Past President, NAHT
– Emma Balchin, Chief Executive, National Governance Association
– Sam Freedman, Senior Fellow, Institute for Government
– The Rt Hon. Lord Knight of Weymouth, Minister of State for Schools (2006- 2009) and Chair, E-Act Multi Academy Trust
– Sir Ian Bauckham CBE, Chief Regulator, Ofqual
– Lee Owston, National Director, Education, Ofsted
– David Clarke OBE, Chief Executive, Paralympics GB
Each speaker, an expert in their field within the education sector, will present through a CPD accredited session, live debate, discussion, or specialised workshop. The goal is to leave attendees feeling empowered, inspired, and equipped with key techniques, guidance, and resources to drive improvements across their organisations.
The Schools & Academies Show also offers attendees numerous opportunities to meet new people, forge connections, build relationships, and discover new organisations through dedicated networking spaces. Explore the ConnectEd Lounge or the dedicated Networking Lounge for The Educator’s Networking Hour for refreshments at end of the show, where you can connect, share experiences and develop key partnerships with peers.
The exhibition floor will host over 200 innovative education suppliers, showcasing the latest cutting-edge products and services designed to support school improvements. With dedicated zones for specific exhibitors, including Estates, Workforce and Business, this is a place for attendees to source solutions for their school, academy or MAT and test the latest innovative products.
Registration is completely free for Schools, Academies, MATs, Local Authorities, Central Government, Specialist Charities and the wider education sector. Register your free place to attend and be a part of the conversation with over 4,000 visitors across the show floor expected.
