Schools & Academies Show Birmingham 2026

Join CEOE at the NEC Birmingham this November

The Centre for Education Operational Excellence (CEOE) is delighted to be an official partner of the Schools & Academies Show Birmingham 2026, taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 18–19 November 2026.

The Schools & Academies Show brings together school and trust leaders, sector experts and trusted suppliers for two days of practical learning, expert insights and meaningful networking.

Free to attend for education professionals, the event provides valuable opportunities to stay informed, share best practice and explore solutions to today's operational and strategic challenges. Register your place using the form below.

Why attend?

By attending the Schools & Academies Show, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Access expert-led CPD sessions covering finance, procurement, estates, HR, compliance, sustainability and operational leadership.

  • Discover practical solutions and trusted suppliers that can help improve efficiency and deliver value for money.

  • Gain practical insights into managing budgets effectively and improving financial sustainability within an increasingly challenging financial environment.

  • Stay informed about changing regulations, policy developments and compliance requirements.

  • Learn how sector leaders are responding to workforce, financial and operational challenges across the education sector

  • Explore innovative approaches to streamlining processes and strengthening organisational resilience

  • Connect with school business professionals, trust leaders and education experts from across the sector to share ideas and best practice

Whether your focus is financial sustainability, operational excellence, workforce challenges, procurement, compliance or long-term strategic planning, the Schools & Academies Show provides practical guidance and actionable insights that can support your work.

Meet the CEOE team

We'd love to meet you at Stand F34! The CEOE team will be available throughout both days of the show.

Come and meet the team to learn more about the Operational Excellence for Education™ Framework, OpEx Reviews, professional development opportunities, and how CEOE helps schools and trusts strengthen leadership, people, systems and organisational effectiveness.

CEOE at the Business & Finance Theatre

As proud sponsors of the Business & Finance Theatre on Day 2 (19th November), CEOE has designed and curated a thought-provoking programme that challenges delegates to think beyond compliance and explore what drives long-term organisational effectiveness, resilience and sustainable growth.

Throughout the day, sector leaders and experts will explore topics including:

  • What excellence looks like in trust finance and operations, and the characteristics that distinguish high-performing organisations

  • The balance between accountability, compliance and continuous improvement

  • Building the operational capability needed to respond successfully to system change and policy reform

  • Assessing readiness for sustainable trust growth and expansion

  • Using data, automation and connected systems to improve decision-making and improve organisational performance

Secure your free place

Places are free for schools and education professionals.

Complete the registration form below to secure your place and join us at the Schools & Academies Show Birmingham 2026.

Dates: 18–19 November 2026
Venue: NEC Birmingham
CEOE Stand: F34

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