Mark your calendars as the Schools and Academies Show is returning to the NEC, Birmingham for two-days of education innovation and inspiration on November 19 and 20.
Registration for the public sector has officially launched and you can now to be a part of what is set to be an amazing show.
Complete with exciting launches, fresh features and our largest exhibition yet, the SAASHOW has been transformed into an exhilarating two-day experience, to ensure all visitors leave empowered with actionable insights, cutting edge innovation and new ideas to transform both operational aspects and teaching and learning.
Why should you attend?
Our biggest show yet
Not only are we moving to a two-day show, but this year’s event is set to our biggest yet, with more education innovation and inspiration than ever before. Our show floor will host additional expertly crafted CPD-content, exciting new interactive features and more cutting-edge suppliers showcasing solutions.
That’s not all, the EdTech Summit and Independent Schools Conference will return and new for 2025, we’ll be introducing the to the show floor. It will provide unrivalled opportunities to grow your professional network, connect with key suppliers and discover tangible solutions.
Checkout the floor plan .
Stay up to date with emerging trends
Stay up to date with the latest sector updates and emerging trends. The two days are packed with fresh sector updates, dynamic discussions and best-practice case studies. Across the show, inspirational speakers will delve into the hottest topics in education, from recruitment and retention and enhancing wellbeing, to funding, updates to SEND legislation and curriculum review findings.
Unlimited networking
Welcoming 4,000 senior education leaders, the show is an unrivalled opportunity to build valuable relationships and connect with people who share the same passion. Through ConnectEd, our pre-event networking platform, visitors can plan their day at the show, make connections and schedule 1-2-1 meetings onsite.
Fresh new features
We’ve introduced some fresh new features to ensure you get the most out of every minute of your SAASHOW experience. The MAT Showcaseis the perfect opportunity for trust business professionals and leaders to network. They can also explore topics ranging from recruitment strategies to tech-driven estate management to help drive standards in operational performance. Enjoy relaxed conversations and explore how other trusts have developed solutions to some of their most pressing challenges.
And after a fun introduction at our London show, the Breaktime Boulevard will also return; providing an area for visitors to take a break from the busy show floor, grab some complimentary snacks and take part in interactive games, with some exciting prizes up for grabs.
The show will also host the NGA Annual Conference for the first time, drawing high-profile speakers, government ministers and senior education leaders. The conference provides an opportunity for visitors to discuss developments in governance and network with their peers.
SAASHOW favourites return
Just because we’re making the move to two-days, that doesn’t mean our SAASHOW favourites won’t return, in fact, they’ll be back and bigger than ever before. Visitors will be able to make connections, plan their day and schedule 1-2-1 meetings via our ConnectEd platform. You’ll also have the opportunity to gain inspiration from the DfE latest developments and learn about key policy updates at the .
Whatever your role in school, the is the perfect chance to speak with the inspectorate directly. No matter what questions you may have about the changing inspections, evolving processes or report cards, this is the space to find answers to stand you in the best possible stead for future inspection. Ìý
Why it matters
With over 4,000 attendees expected across the two days, the SAASHOW is the only destination for mapping the future of your school and driving continuous improvements. This is where hundreds of important conversations, meetings and discussions will happen that are likely to shape the future of education.
Get your free ticket today and get ready to connect, learn and unlock the solutions needed to create an exceptional learning environment for their pupils.
Key event details:
- Schools & Academies ShowÌý
Co-located with the EdTech Summit, Independent Schools Conference and HE Transformation ExpoÌý - Event dates: November 19 and 20, 2025Ìý
- Location: NEC, Birmingham
- Registration Link:
- Free for all schools, including MATs, academies, independent schools, colleges, universities, local authorities and central government and the wider public sector.Ìý
