Attending Information

Join the national conversation around the education estate!

Education Estates® is the must-attend event for anyone involved in the funding, design, build, maintenance and management of schools colleges and universities. With seven conference stages, an extensive exhibition and unparalleled networking opportunities, the event brings together key decision-makers, sector experts and innovators shaping the future of education spaces.

Education Estates® 2026 has now drawn to a close, but you can register your interest below to hear first about the next years event at
ExceL London on 5–6 October 2027.

Choose your pass

Private Sector
Delegate: PAID

As a paying private sector delegate,
you will have access to the exhibition and all conference stages.

Private Sector
Visitor: FREE

As a private sector visitor, you will have access to the exhibition but not the conference stages.

Attendance at the exhibition is free for the private sector. Please note: private sector refers to all those NOT directly employed in schools, colleges, universities, government and local authorities (including governors and independent schools).

Please note: Private sector visitors will not have access to any conference sessions.

Public Sector
Delegate: FREE

Public delegates will receive a delegate badge that gives you access to the exhibition and all conference stages.

Attendance at the conference is free for those directly employed in schools, colleges, universities, government and local authorities (including governors and independent schools).

*All public sector registrations will be verified by the event organisers.

Future Leaders
Programme: FREE

A complimentary pass for for students, graduates and new starters.

The Future Leaders Programme (formerly known as Developing Future Talent) gives students, graduates, and people at the start of their careers a genuine route into Education Estates®.

It’s open to students, pupils, graduates, and anyone within the first 24 months of their career, including recent leavers from education or the Armed Forces.

Who should attend?

Education Estates® Conference

Meet like-minded professionals keen to maximise the potential of the UK’s education estate. Discuss common challenges, learn from your peers’ experiences, discover best practice and find out how good estate management matters for those responsible for the education estate across the UK.

Create environments that inspire and bring out the best in your pupils and staff. Meet and be part of a network of education leaders from across the UK, gain inspiration from the latest projects, discuss common challenges and find practical solutions to improve your own facility.

Meet representatives of government and local authorities from across the UK. Discover the priorities and challenges faced by local authorities and discuss the targets and strategies being employed to meet them, whilst learning about the most trailblazing innovations across the UK.

Learn from sector leaders about the latest trends and best practice in designing effective and sustainable education infrastructure. Connect with fellow architects, contractors and decision-makers and discover innovative products and materials to advance your projects. Be part of the conversation shaping the future of the education estate while expanding your expertise and professional network.

Gain valuable insights into funding strategies, project management and good estates management while connecting with schools, colleges, universities and local authorities, as well as architects and contractors. Explore best practice, discover innovative solutions and stay informed on trends to enhance your expertise and drive success in education estates projects.

Connect with fellow contractors, architects and sector specialists shaping the future of the education estate in the UK. Share best practice, explore innovative building materials and techniques and discover solutions to enhance your projects and drive excellence in the education sector.

Meet key decision-makers involved in sourcing products and managing education estates across the UK. Engage with schools, local authorities, contractors and architects seeking high-quality supplies to improve their current and future projects. Discover new business opportunities, strengthen existing relationships and gain insights into sector trends, emerging needs and sourcing models to help you stay competitive and grow your business in the education sector.