Speaker Resources 2026

Let Your Network Know You'll be Speaking at #EducationEstates

Thank you to all our speakers for their participation at Education Estates®

Take advantage of the resources below to promote your session and make the most of your time at the event.

Speaker Information & Deadlines

Register to Attend
Please use this link to register.

Headshot and Bio
If you haven't done so already, please submit your headshot and bio for the website. We update the website with all speaker biographies and headshots. Please send a short bio (approx. 100 words) and a headshot (high-res jpeg) as soon as possible to Kathleen or Isobel. You can view speaker profiles here.

Session/Presentation Review
Please review your session on the Education Estates® conference programme to ensure accuracy. There is a full session summary and individual presentation summary where applicable. If edits need to be made to the content or speaker listing, please email Kathleen or Isobel.

Session Briefing Calls
Session Chairs will organise a briefing call with all speakers at least 3-4 weeks before the event to discuss and finalise the content and format.

Register your place

Presentation Slides

The deadline for presentation slides is Wednesday 14 October. Your session Chair may request to see slides in advance of this date
Presentations should be in PowerPoint, aspect ratio: 16:9
All conference session content must be non-commercial in nature
Use a large font with less text
Slides must NOT contain custom fonts
If you are showing video clips as part of your presentation, please embed them into your slides rather than relying on venue Wi-Fi. Please use a file sharing system if your file is very large, and please remember to bring a back up copy
Please note that unless informed otherwise, all presentations will be shared with attendees post-event as a non-editable pdf and sessions may be recorded and shared

AV Equipment
Any special requests must be submitted via email by Wednesday 14 October. Each stage will be equipped with the following audio/visual equipment:

High-resolution LCD projector and screen
Lectern with microphone
Laptop/comfort monitor to show slides in presenter view
Clicker to advance slides
Headsets (with the exception of the Shaping Tomorrow stage)

Marketing, Logistics and Benefits

SPEAKER REGISTRATION & BENEFITS

Please use this link to register. Upon arrival, you can collect your badge at the Registration Desk
As a chair or speaker, you receive a complimentary ticket to attend both days of the event
You receive full access to all of the conference sessions, the exhibition, EduFringe sessions and EduNetworking opportunities
You also receive complimentary tea and coffee in the Speakers Lounge

MARKETING & PROMOTION

Speakers are encouraged to promote their sessions through personal invitations, social media outlets, blogs and digital newsletters. Please tag us in your posts and we will retweet/reshare. If you’re not already following us, please do so on the accounts below:

X: @EduEstates #EducationEstates
LinkedIn: @Education Estates® Exhibition | Conference | Awards #EducationEstates

Speaker Tiles

You should receive an email with a link to access your personalised speaker tile. If you have not received this, or would like to make any amendments, please contact Katie.

Logos

Download the official event logo here to use on your website, in email communications, or in printed materials to promote your session at Education Estates®

CONTACTS

For questions regarding the programme, sessions, or speakers, please contact:

Content & Partnerships Director
Kathleen Dean
kathleendean@stepconnect2.com

Conference Coordinator
Isobel Collison
isobelcollison@stepconnect2.com

For questions regarding marketing or promotion please contact:

Senior Marketing Executive
Katie Moullin
katiemoullin@stepconnect2.com