Achieve Your Vision of Inclusion at The Schools & Academies Show London, Partnered with GEC

The Schools & Academies Show, in proud partnership with GEC, returns to the Excel in London on the 15th of May

The Schools & Academies Show returns to London on the 15th May and will be co-located with EdTech Innovate, The School Estates Summit & The SEND Conference. Every year the show provides a space for school and academy leaders to connect, inspire new ideas, and explore key challenges and emerging trends, shaping the future of education.

We invite teachers and school leaders to join this essential, bi-annual education policy event, offering attendees access to over 30 hours of CPD-certified content across our themed seminar theatres. Topics include SEND, Inclusion and Assistive Technology, ensuring that the event appeals to a wide range of education professionals and key decision-makers. These insights are designed to empower educators to drive positive change and enhance outcomes for all students.

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Visitors will also be able to hear from over 200 leading practitioners, SEND experts and government officials including:

  • Emma Balchin, Chief Executive, National Governance Association

  • Dame Christine Lenehan, Strategic Advisor to the Government

  • Vijita Patel, Principal, Swiss Cottage School Development & Research Centre

  • Ginny Bootman, SEN Coordinator and Author, Evolve Church of England Academy Trust

  • Amjad Ali, Training and Inclusion Lead & Author, Chiltern Learning Trust

  • Ffion Robinson, Education Officer, Nasen

  • Stephen Kilgour, SEND Advisor and Outreach Teacher, The Foundation Stage Forum

  • Stephen Steinhaus, CEO & Co-Founder, Solihull Alternative Provision MAT

  • And many more influential voices in the industry

Each speaker, an expert in their field within the education sector, will present insights in a CPD accredited session, live debate, discussion, or specialised workshop. The goal is to leave attendees feeling empowered, inspired, and equipped with key techniques, guidance, and resources to drive improvements across their organisations.

The Schools & Academies Show also offers attendees numerous opportunities to network, build relationships and discover new organisations in our dedicated ConnectEd Lounge, Networking Lounge and also during The Educator’s Networking Hour, with refreshments at end of the show.

The exhibition floor will host over 200 innovative education suppliers, showcasing the latest cutting-edge products and services designed to support school improvements. With dedicated zones for specific exhibitors, including Estates, Workforce and Business, this is a place for attendees to source solutions for their school, academy or MAT and test the latest innovative products.

Registration is completely free for Schools, Academies, MATs, Local Authorities, Central Government, Specialist Charities and the wider education sector. Register your free place to attend and be a part of the conversation with over 4,000 visitors across the show floor expected.

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You can view the full show agenda here