ISBL Symposium Events - expanding and growing to better support our members

  • ISBL Symposium Events

    ISBL is excited to announce the launch of our symposium events in 2025. These specialist events will focus exclusively on one discipline that is aligned with our professional standards for an entire day. This focused approach will give our members and non-members significant benefits and valuable takeaways.

Below are details about our event locations, dates and how to book

  • ISBL Symposium - Estate Management - June 2025

    Date: 25 June 2025

    Time: 09:00 - 17:00

    Location: Millennium Point, Birmingham

    Join us at our inaugural Estates Symposium, a practitioner-led event designed to equip school leaders overseeing their estate strategy and their estate professionals with actionable solutions, strategic insights, and expert-led discussions.

    This is your opportunity to understand the latest government strategies, identify potential risk mitigations, and optimise your school’s estate planning.

    All sessions will be underpinned by the ISBL Professional Standards and practice-led case studies, so you can learn from other good practice happening across the sector.

    Click here for more information and to book tickets.

  • ISBL Symposium - AI in Education and the changing role of school business leaders - July 2025

    Date 1 July 2025

    Time: 09:00 - 17:00

    Location: techUK, 10 St Bride Street, London, EC4A 4AD

    Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the role of School Business Leaders (SBLs), shifting from administrative support to strategic leadership. Join us for an exclusive ISBL event where industry experts and education leaders will explore AI’s impact, practical applications, and compliance challenges.

    Click here to view the agenda and book your place.

  • ISBL Symposium - HR - July 2025

    Date: 09 July 2025

    Time: 09:00 - 17:00

    Location: INNSiDE by Meliá, Manchester, 1 First St, Manchester M15 4RP

    Click here to view agenda and book tickets

  • ISBL Symposium - Sustainability - September 2025

    Date: 30 Sept 2025

    Location: Leicester

    The Sustainability Symposium is your opportunity to take meaningful steps toward a more sustainable future for your school. This one-day event brings together school business professionals, sustainability experts, and education leaders to explore practical strategies, share success stories, and build confidence in climate leadership.

    Whether you're just beginning your sustainability journey or looking to deepen your impact, this symposium will equip you with the tools, insights, and inspiration to lead with purpose.

    Click here for more information and to book tickets.

Tickets are available for purchase through our website. Members can buy tickets for £200 plus VAT, while non-members can purchase them for £240 plus VAT.  

Your ticket includes access to workshops led by practitioners and specialists, networking opportunities with colleagues and our event sponsor, refreshment breaks, and lunch.