Leaders in Estates Programme

Hosted at Education Estates® 2026

New for 2026, the Leaders in Estates Programme (LIEP) has been created to support senior public sector estates professionals in attending
Education Estates®. Designed as an invitation-only initiative, the programme brings together leaders responsible for shaping and managing the education estate, offering a valuable opportunity to gain insight, share experiences and build meaningful connections with peers across the sector.

Places on the programme are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Participation is by invitation only, with one place available per organisation.(priority given to those travelling furthest; car park spaces available to those who don't need accommodation)

 


 

Who it's for

The Leaders in Estates Programme is exclusively for senior professionals with strategic responsibility for estates, operations and infrastructure across Higher and Further Education, Multi Academy Trusts, Local Authorities, schools and Government bodies.

Participation is limited to those holding positions such as:

  • Director of Estates
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Head of Capital Projects
  • Strategic Asset Manager

The programme is designed specifically for leaders shaping capital strategy, estate transformation and long term asset performance within their organisations.

Education Estates® 2025

What's included?

Education Estates® Registration

Hosted Experience

Free Parking

Delegate pass for both days

All event catering

Leaders-in-Estates Lounges

Concierge service and fast-track check-in

Education Estates®

Leadership-Level Content

CPD-accredited sessions

Priority seating

A copy of the Education Estates® Voices publication

Education Estates® 2025

High-Value Networking

Curated peer introductions (on request)

Facilitated introductions to exhibitors and sponsors

Evening receptions and informal networking opportunities, including a ticket to the Opening Party & Education Estates® People's Awards, and Edufest - Sponsored by Evolution Doors

Why Join?

Be part of a strategic community shaping the future of public estates

Enjoy a premium, stress-free event experience

Build valuable new partnerships across the public and private sectors

Influence key conversations through closed-door sessions

How to Join

Participation is by invitation or application. Recruitment is supported by national partners including the Department for Education, EBDOG, The Trust Network, and University Design Forum. A short application form will be available for senior professionals to express interest.
 


 

LEIP Organisations

Amsterdam UniversityArchway Learning TrustBocconiCambridgeshire County CouncilCity of York Council
Corvus Learning TrustDevon County CouncilEcole ParisEducation Village Academy TrustHills Road SFC
Imperial College LondonLeicester City CouncilLincolnshire County CouncilLiverpool City CouncilLydiate Learning Trust
Maiden ErleighPortsmouth DioceseRoyal Borough of GreenwichRoyal Conservatoire of ScotlandSorbonne University
South East TU IrelandTameside Metropolitan BoroughTampere University Finland TUDelftUH
UMUniversity of Cambridge University of GdanskUniversity of HelsinkiUniversity of Nottingham
Worcestershire County CouncilYeovil Area Community Academy Trust