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 - HR - September 2025

    Date: 24 September 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

    Time: 09:00 - 17:00

    Location: Millennium Point, Birmingham

    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.

  • ISBL Symposium - AI in Education Webinar

    Date: 6 November 2025

    Time: 10:00 - 12:15

    Location: Online webinar

    We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming AI in Education Webinar, taking place on 6 November 2025. This event brings together thought leaders and practitioners to explore how AI is transforming school leadership and operations.

    Click here to view the agenda and book tickets.

  • Estates Webinar

    Date: 22 Jan 2026

    Location: Online

    More details to follow

  • Operational Leadership

    Date: 28 Jan 2026

    Location Bristol

    More details to follow

  • Financial Planning

    Date 11 February 2026

    Location: Birmingham

    More details to follow

  • Financial Planning

    Date: 25 February 2026

    Location: London

    More details to follow

  • SEND online webinar

    Date: 12 March 2026

    Location: Online

    More details to follow

  • HR

    Date: 19 March 2026

    Location: Leeds

    More details to follow

  • Procurement online webinar

    Date: 25 March 2026

    Location: Online

    More details to follow

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.