SCHOOLS & ACADEMIES SHOW PREVIEW
The Schools & Academies Show is back for 2025
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s Birmingham’s NEC gets set to host the SAAShow on 19-20 November, here’s what to expect from the two-day event.
The Schools & Academies Show constitutes the UK’s largest gathering of senior education leaders. With hundreds of market-leading exhibitors and industry-leading speakers, it’s the ultimate platform for school leaders to make meaningful connections, access hours of free CPD- certified content and discover the key solutions needed to create an exceptional learning environment for their pupils. The content, suppliers and interactive features have been carefully curated to reflect and provide solutions to the everyday challenges facing schools, academies and trusts. Visitors leave with action points, new ideas and practical strategies to transform teaching and learning, drive school improvements and elevate pupil outcomes. So, what’s on for 2025? Over the course of two days, visitors can expect to delve into key sector trends, including policy and funding updates, the latest on the new Ofsted framework and insights on SEND provision, behaviour, estate management and digital learning. The full agenda can be found here:
schoolsandacademiesshow.co.uk/agenda
Brand-new for 2025: the MAT Showcase
New to the 2025 show floor is the MAT showcase, providing a unique space for trusts to take centre stage and showcase the creative and innovative practices they have been engaging in. The MAT Showcase gives exclusive access to the cutting-edge work being undertaken across leading MATs, from efficient business management and innovative technology integration to effective retention, attendance and estate management strategy. Get ready for soapbox talks, live demonstrations and engaging discussion as a selection of the UK’s leading trusts share their journeys and solutions to some of the biggest challenges currently facing the trust system.
The EdTech Summit
The EdTech Summit returns, bringing together forward-thinking edtech enthusiasts looking to transform educational outcomes through technology.
Keeping up with evolving student needs through technology presents a real challenge for schools and universities. At the EdTech Summit, visitors can make valuable connections, access free CPD content and discover tangible solutions to enhance learning outcomes and boost digital capabilities.
This year’s two-day event offers more education innovation and inspiration than ever! Experts will cover the key topics in education technology, providing actionable insights to help visitors optimise their digital transformation strategy, enhance AI integration and create a culture of technological innovation.
Additional co-located events
The 2025 SAAShow will also be co-located with the Higher Education Transformation Expo 2025 and the Independent Schools Conference. The Independent Schools Conference welcomes headteachers and senior leaders for two days of meaningful collaboration and fresh thinking on adapting, preparing for challenges and supporting pupils to reach their full potential.
Following changes to VAT and a shift in the independent schools landscape, leaders are seeking new ways to mitigate risks, drive innovation and source tangible solutions to help them transform teaching and learning and enrich outcomes for their pupils. This flagship event has been designed to deliver actionable insights and real solutions to the challenges facing independent schools right now. There is no better opportunity to make connections, access free CPD content and discover actionable ways to help your school thrive in uncertain times and help pupils reach their full potential.
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Its mission is to provide senior education leaders with a one-stop shop of everything they need to put together their strategic business and school improvement plans for lasting impact. The content, exhibition floor, suppliers and interactive features are carefully curated to reflect and provide solutions to the challenges and pain points facing senior leaders within schools and MATs.
Visitors leave with new connections, actionable insights and practical strategies to drive school improvements, make cost savings and trans- form pupil outcomes. The show draws thousands of visitors annually, hosting tailored CPD content, unrivalled networking opportunities and an exhibition hosting cutting-edge education suppliers.
ConnectEd Platform
The ConnectEd Platform has transformed the way visitors can connect at the show, specifically designed to facilitate face-to-face meetings, build valuable relationships and encourage collaboration. Through the App, visitors can plan their event experience, make connections and schedule 1-2-1 meetings with fellow visitors and exhibitors at the ConnectEd Lounge.
Want to attend the SAAShow? Register for free here: u
schoolsandacademiesshow.co.uk/birmingham-registration
About the SAAShow
The Schools & Academies Show is focused on fostering innovation, inspiration and learning across the education sector.
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