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Join the National Conversation around the Education Estate!

Whether you are a practice principal, education sector lead, project architect or design director, Education Estates® provides valuable insight into the funding, policy and delivery landscape shaping education projects across the UK.

Education Estates® is proudly supported by the Royal Institute of British Architects, reinforcing the event’s commitment to design quality, professional standards and excellence across the education estate. Discover more.
 

Key benefits for Architects: 

Education Estates® hat logo Gain direct access to decision makers from trusts, local authorities, colleges and universities

Education Estates® hat logo Understand funding programmes and procurement routes shaping project pipelines

Education Estates® hat logo Learn from leading case studies showcasing excellence in education design

Education Estates® hat logo Stay ahead of sustainability, net zero and regulatory requirements

Education Estates® hat logo Strengthen relationships across the education delivery chain

Education Estates® hat logo Raise your profile within the UK’s leading education estates community

Education Estates® hat logo Earn CPD hours through expert-led conference content

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The conference

The CPD-accredited conference at Education Estates® is designed to support those involved in the planning, funding, design, construction, management and maintenance of university estates across the UK.

The conference features six themed stages, offering a wide range of sessions with practical insight, policy updates and best practice case studies. You will hear from clients, policy makers and delivery professionals at every stage of the education estate lifecycle, from funding and briefing through to design development, construction and long term estate management.

For architects working in the education sector, the programme provides valuable context around client priorities, procurement pathways, sustainability requirements and evolving standards influencing new build and refurbishment projects.

Education Estates® offers a focused opportunity to strengthen your sector knowledge, engage with peer practices and stay aligned with the issues shaping education design across schools, colleges and universities.

 

For architects: focused conference content

We've picked just a few sessions specific to architects but please view the full programme to discover more sessions relevant to your specific priorities

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12:00
  1. Shaping Tomorrow Stage
    60 mins
    • Shaping Tomorrow

    What does exemplar estate management look like? This session will feature leading clients sharing their insights on how they effectively manage and optimise their estates, discussing their key lessons learned and identifying emerging themes for the future.

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  2. Refurb, Reuse, Adapt
    60 mins
    • Refurbishment, Reuse & Adaptation Stage

    This session explores how educational estates can meet modern needs through thoughtful retrofit and adaptation. Featuring post-war case studies and innovative low-carbon solutions, speakers will share strategies for preserving architectural heritage while improving functionality, resilience, and sustainability across schools and universities.

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11:30
  1. Refurb, Reuse, Adapt
    45 mins
    • Refurbishment, Reuse & Adaptation Stage

    Aging infrastructure can hinder university development and decarbonisation. This session explores how universities are tackling issues of condition, capacity, and resilience, and unlocking opportunities to modernise, reduce maintenance, decarbonise heat, and adopt smart campus solutions.

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13:30
  1. Shaping Tomorrow Stage
    45 mins
    • Shaping Tomorrow

    Whether you manage, design, or operate university estates, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to create a more inclusive and supportive campus environment.

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14:45
  1. The AI Exchange
    45 mins
    • AI Exchange

    Through case studies, this session explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping both construction and architectural practice in the education sector and offers practical insights into how AI can deliver smarter, more sustainable educational environments.

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The exhibition 

Alongside the conference, the Education Estates® Exhibition offers a valuable opportunity to explore the latest products, services and solutions influencing the design and delivery of education environments.

With over 150 leading suppliers and service providers, the exhibition showcases everything from building materials and energy systems to ICT infrastructure, security solutions, furniture and modular construction.

For architects working across schools, colleges and universities, the exhibition provides direct access to specialist manufacturers and technical experts. It is an opportunity to discuss specifications, review emerging innovations and better understand the products and systems shaping contemporary education projects.

Who's exhibiting: a preview

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Department for Education - Event Partner of Education Estates®

 

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Event Supporters

Breast Cancer UK

 

Awards Charity