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Free to attend - Join the National Conversation around the Education Estate!

Whether you’re a principal, estates professional, finance manager or part of a college leadership or procurement team, Education Estates® offers vital insight into how college estates can be improved, modernised and sustainably managed to support future learners.

Key benefits for Colleges: 

Education Estates® hat logo Attend the conference and exhibition for FREE!

Education Estates® hat logo Stay updated on capital funding programmes and procurement pathways

Education Estates® hat logo Learn from real-world case studies at the conference

Education Estates® hat logo Meet specialist architects, consultants, contractors and suppliers with extensive experience meeting complex requirements in the education sector

Education Estates® hat logo See inside other colleges and see how they're managing their campuses

Education Estates® hat logo Explore innovative solutions in the exhibition

Education Estates® hat logo Gain practical estates and facilities management guidance

Education Estates® hat logo Network with DfE representatives, suppliers, architects and fellow college professionals

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 college estates across the UK.

The conference features six themed stages, offering a wide range of sessions with practical insights, policy updates and best practice case studies. You’ll hear from experts at every stage of the college estate lifecycle – from DfE representatives and policy makers to planners, architects, project managers and estates professionals.

With over 250 further education colleges and hundreds of higher education institutions across the UK, the event reflects the scale and significance of creating sustainable, efficient and future-ready learning environments.

Education Estates® is a vital opportunity for college leaders, estates teams and decision-makers to stay ahead of sector priorities, connect with key suppliers and access free, CPD-accredited content that directly supports your role.

 

For colleges: focused conference content

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

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  1. Design, Construction & Delivery Stage
    60 mins
    • Design, Construction & Delivery Stage

    Housing 900 students, Purdown View supports UWE’s Net Zero Carbon 2030 goals. This presentation shares post-occupancy feedback from the client, design team, and residents, with data on energy performance and student experience.

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14:00
  1. Refurb, Reuse, Adapt
    60 mins
    • Refurbishment, Reuse & Adaptation Stage

    This case study examines the challenges of redeveloping a Grade A listed building, balancing heritage conservation with modern sustainability concerns.

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11:30
  1. Design, Construction & Delivery Stage
    45 mins
    • Shaping Tomorrow

    This session showcases two innovative school projects that combine high-quality learning environments with ambitious sustainability goals. The case studies offer practical insights into overcoming complex challenges through integrated, forward-thinking design.

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13:30
  1. SEND Stage
    45 mins
    • SEND Stage

    This session will look at how modular construction plays its part in delivering local SEND places

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  2. 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 unique opportunity to explore the latest products, services and solutions shaping the future of college estates.

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

Whether you're involved in new campus developments, maintenance, refurbishments, or long-term sustainability planning, the exhibition is your chance to speak directly with experts, gather ideas, compare solutions and discover innovations that can help you deliver more efficient, effective college environments.

Who's exhibiting: a preview

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Prostate Cancer UK

 

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