The 2026 Call for Speakers is
Now Open

We are now accepting applications for next year’s new format conference including keynotes, case studies, seminars, and panel discussions.

We are also inviting applications to host a feature area in the exhibition area. This must be an interactive experience demonstrating products, services, or solutions for schools and academies leaders.

Submission Deadline: Friday 27 March 2026
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Submission Criteria

Presentations must be relevant to the field of schools and academies.

Speaker proposals should include a brief overview of your organisation, the proposed topic and the learning outcomes and benefits to our delegates.

All submissions will be carefully reviewed by our advisory board and conference committee.

Please expect to be notified of our decision by Friday 24 April 2026.

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As a guide, here are some of the themes we are looking to cover in 2026:

  • Driving Efficiency and Impact Through Smart Procurement
  • Digital Transformation in Schools: From Vision to Implementation
  • Enhancing Teaching and Learning Through Technology and AI
  • Building Sustainable, Safe, and Future-Ready School Estates
  • Funding, Finance, and Maximising Value from Limited Budgets
  • Improving Wellbeing and Engagement Through Environment and Design
  • Data, Security, and Safeguarding in the Modern School
  • Supporting Inclusion, Accessibility, and SEND Through Innovation
  • Scaling Success Across Multi-Academy Trusts: Systems and Solutions
  • Partnering for Progress: Supplier–School Collaboration That Delivers Results

Call For Speakers Application Form

Please complete the form below and ‘Submit’. We look forward to receiving your application and will be in touch as quickly as we can.

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