Conference season update: engaging with the education sector in 2026
It has been a busy and productive start to the year. As we continue our commitment to supporting schools and academies across the UK, we are attending several key events to engage with industry leaders and educational professionals.
Recent highlights
We recently attended the TTN National School Estates Conference at Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy on 8 April. It was a fantastic opportunity to discuss the current challenges facing school estates, from sustainability goals to infrastructure funding. A huge thank you to the organisers and everyone who took the time to speak with our team.
Upcoming events
If you are attending any of the following conferences, please come and say hello to the team. We are on hand to offer expert advice on your estate needs and discuss how we can support your specific requirements this year.
While you are there, we will be serving our famous brownies on the stand, so make sure to stop by and grab one. We will also be running several competitions throughout the season, with some great prizes up for grabs.
April 2026
UK Schools Estate Expo
Location: Leeds
Date: 28 April 2026
This event brings together professionals involved in the planning, management and improvement of school estates. It is a useful opportunity to discuss priorities such as building condition, sustainability, compliance and investment across the education sector.
May 2026
Schools & Academies Show London
Location: ExCeL, London
Date: 7 May 2026
The Schools & Academies Show is one of the best-known education sector events in the UK. It provides an opportunity to speak with trust leaders, school decision-makers and sector professionals about current priorities, pressures and plans for the year ahead.
ISBA Annual Conference
Location: ICC Wales
Date: 11 to 13 May 2026
The ISBA Annual Conference is a valuable opportunity for independent schools to discuss operational and estate matters. Whether your school is large or small, prep or senior, UK-based or international, it offers space to consider priorities such as building condition, compliance, investment and long-term planning.
October 2026
CST Annual Conference
Location: Birmingham
Date: October 2026
The CST Annual Conference brings together trust leaders and decision-makers from across the academy sector. It offers a valuable forum for conversations around strategic planning, estate priorities and the practical challenges facing trusts.
Education Estates® Exhibition & Conference
Location: Manchester Central
Date: 20 to 21 October 2026
Education Estates® is one of the leading events in the school estate calendar, bringing together those responsible for the funding, design, construction, maintenance and management of education buildings. It is always a great opportunity to discuss current issues and future priorities across the sector.
Why meet S2e at these events?
For schools, academies and trusts, these conferences provide the chance to have practical conversations about estate priorities for the year ahead. Whether the focus is funding, compliance, building condition, project delivery or long-term planning, our team is available to discuss challenges and possible next steps.
Meeting in person also gives organisations the opportunity to raise specific questions about their estate and explore the support available in a straightforward and informal setting.
More dates coming soon
We are constantly updating our schedule as new events are confirmed. Please keep an eye on this page as more dates are added.
Whether you want to discuss an upcoming project, enter our competitions, or just enjoy a brownie, we look forward to seeing you there.
Let’s connect
In the meantime, if you would like more information on how S2e can support your school estate, our team would be pleased to discuss your requirements and next steps. Contact us on 0116 5070130 or emailing enquire@s2e.org.uk.
