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

Whether you’re part of a university leadership team, estates department, capital projects group or procurement office, Education Estates® offers vital insight into how university estates can be enhanced, futureproofed and sustainably managed to meet the evolving needs of students and staff.

Key benefits for Universities: 

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 universities 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 university professionals

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

Register your FREE place

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 insights, policy updates and best practice case studies. You’ll hear from experts at every stage of the university estate lifecycle – from DfE representatives and policy makers to planners, architects, project managers and estates professionals.

With over 160 universities and higher education institutions across the UK, the event reflects the scale and significance of creating sustainable, efficient and future-ready campus environments.

Education Estates® is a vital opportunity for university 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 universities: focused conference content

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

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  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 unique opportunity to explore the latest products, services and solutions shaping the future of university 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 major capital developments, campus refurbishments, estate optimisation, 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, flexible and future-ready university environments.

Who's exhibiting: a preview

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Prostate Cancer UK

 

Awards Charity 2025

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