FAQ

Education Estates® is the UK's leading learning environments event - a unique forum that brings the whole community together.  For many of our participants, it’s the only event of the year that brings together the whole community: from policy makers and designers to suppliers and educators.  It is also a key resource to gain valuable insight into upcoming policy and practical knowledge from experts in the sector.

With a focus on the funding, design, build, maintenance and management of schools, colleges and universities, the event featured a 2-day multi-streamed conference, an exhibition that showcased some of the most innovative solutions around and a glittering awards dinner that celebrated excellence in the sector. 

Education Estates® 2024 is being held at Manchester Central on the 15th and 16th October 2024.

Please make sure to register for the day/s you wish to attend.

Opening Times:

Tuesday 15 October - Conference & Exhibition  - 08:45 - 18:00

Wednesday 16 October - Conference & Exhibition - 09:00 - 16:45

The event is ideal for architects, consultants, contractors, local authorities, government representatives, school leaders, estate managers, and anyone involved in the design, build, and management of educational facilities.

Detailed directions and transportation options are provided on Manchester Central's Page. The venue is easily accessible by public transport, car, and other means.

The cloakroom is situated in the main registration area outside the exhibition hall and is open for the duration of Education Estates®. There is no charge to leave everyday items in the cloakroom. 

We recommend bringing the following:

• Your Email Confirmation of your registration to speed up collecting your badge.
• A reusable water bottle (there will be water stations available to fill these up onsite)
• A way of taking notes (Notepad, Laptop, iPad etc), there will be lots of conference sessions offering lots of opportunities to learn!
• Business Cards, or a way of sharing your details with the peers you meet whilst networking. Get creative!
• Comfortable clothing and shoes.  Business casual attire is typically appropriate. Attendees may wish to wear comfortable shoes.
• Questions and goals. Prepare questions for speakers, exhibitors and other attendees. Set goals of what you want to achieve from attending. Networking, learning, finding partners etc.

Ticket prices vary depending on the type of pass and how many days you wish to attend. Please visit the Attending page on our website for detailed pricing information.

Yes, early booking rates are available until 6th September 2024. Check our website for the pricing

Please contact maisie@stepconnect2.com

Your badge will be ready for you to collect upon arrival at Education Estates® 2024. To help speed up the collection process, having your confirmation email to hand may help.

No need to print anything yourself!

To become an exhibitor, visit our "Why Exhibit?" page and fill out our request the floorplan form. Our team will get in touch with you to discuss available options and next steps.

We offer a variety of sponsorship packages to suit different budgets and objectives. Visit the Sponsorship Opportunities page on our website to learn more about the opportunities and benefits of sponsoring Education Estates® 2024.

The Education Estates® 2024 Awards recognise excellence in the design, build, management, and maintenance of educational facilities. They celebrate outstanding achievements across various categories within the education sector. To view more about the awards visit our Awards Information page.

The dress code is: Black Tie/Formal Evening Wear

The Awards is held this year at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, Oxford St, Manchester M60 7HA

We have 14 categories this year, varying from Consultancy of the Year to Project of the Year - Inclusive Design. View our Shortlist page to see the finalists who are in for a chance of winning on the night.