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Next Generation Schools Conference

2026

Friday 6 March 2026, Central London

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Big Education's vision

Big Education is about a big ambition – to empower the next generation of citizens and leaders through an education that unlocks their future and our world.

Our 2026 Conference

To show a different pathway for the education system, by showcasing and promoting ground-breaking school practices that empower students and educators alike.

Building on the success of our 2024 conference

200 Attendees

Including teachers, school leaders and educators advocating for change from across the sector

28 Workshops

Led by a range of serving school leaders whose schools are implementing innovative approaches to meet the needs of their learners

8 Sponsors Attending

Including the International Baccalaureate as a lead sponsor

What our attendees said...

The speakers and facilitators were chosen to share their experiences of true re-imagination of teaching which came through. The guest speakers at the end were truly inspiring. I have been teaching for 25 years and this is by far the best conference I've been to. Thank you.
- 2024 Attendee
What was great about the sessions was the content leaders because they were so authentic and genuine in their stories. They are inspiring leaders and I'd love to work with these professionals moving forward because I think their values are aligned with what I see in education moving forward. They have lived and breathed what they delivered in the sessions but they did not lose themselves in the delivery or in the content.
- 2024 Attendee
Great opportunities for reflections as well as practical takeaways.
- 2024 Attendee
[The workshops] were packed with takeaways that our schools could implement straight away.
- 2024 Attendee
Candid, authentic, funny. Superb questioning skills - created an atmosphere in which people opened up to talk despite the size of the space. High level content but distilled with great skill.
- 2024 Attendee
It is the first training I have been on in a while that has left me feeling inspired and hopeful for the direction of education.
- 2024 Attendee

2024 Highlights

Oracy

Developing young people to find and use their voice

Community Campaigning

Participants learnt how we empower young people to make positive change through campaigning projects

Rethinking Place

The Old Kent Road Family Zone – Participants heard stories from our community and learnt how we are working with the school community to celebrate and strengthen it

Rethinking Leadership

Participants connected with school leaders who are pushing the boundaries and explore the leadership required to create system change

Rethinking Assessment

Participants explored alternative assessment methods that recognise a broad range of strengths, skills and attributes

What to expect in 2026

300 Attendees

25 Speakers

Over 25 Workshops

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Become an exhibitor...

Showcase your education solutions and connect with thought leaders, educators, and visionaries.

£595

  • Exhibition stand on the day, within the main hall or canteen area
  • Logo on pre-event emails
  • 1 x additional tickets for your team to enjoy the day
  • Dedicated point of contact from Big Education

Become an exhibitor plus...

Take your involvement a step further and use the conference as a platform to share your resources directly.

£995

  • Includes all the exhibitor benefits, but also enables you to provide material directly to participants.

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