Discover upcoming education events, conferences and trade shows where you can meet the CPC team, connect with education-sector professionals and learn more about procurement opportunities for your organisation.
If you're a member and might benefit from attending or a supplier interested in exhibiting then check out what's coming up in the next few months below.
September
Education Summit
Where: Business Design Centre, London
When: 23 September 2026
Where to find us: Stand 29
Who's attending: Olamide Ojuri & Ray Wiffen (Procurement)
Education Summit is the UK’s leading conference for investors, advisors and operators in education. Join over 1,000 leaders, 60 speakers and 30 exhibitors for a day of informative market insights & sector forecasts, discussion and networking with key players from the education sector.
October
Education Estates
Where: Manchester Central
When: 20-21 October 2026
Where to find us: Stand 304
Who's attending: Ria Logan & Peter McMullan (Contracting), Jack Horton & Zaynab Salim (Procurement)
With over 3,000 visitors expected, 150 exhibitors and featuring seven themed stages plus an innovation-showcasing exhibition, Education Estates 2026 will welcome stakeholders from across UK education infrastructure to Manchester Central.
National Education Show
Where: Utilita Arena, Cardiff
When: 2 October 2026
Where to find us: Stand 88
Who's attending: Steve Haines & Amanda Young (Procurement)
The National Education Show provides over 50 expert-led CPD-Accredited seminars relevant to every educational role covering key areas like ALN/SEND, digital learning, and wellbeing. In addition, exhibitors will be showcasing the latest innovative products and services and guest can access valuable networking opportunities with education professionals.
November
The Schools & Academies Show
Where: NEC, Birmingham
When: 18-19 November 2026
Where to find us: CPC Village
Join our vibrant education community in the CPC Village at the NEC in Birmingham - the biggest stand at this major education sector show. Located at the heart of the Schools & Academies Show, the redesigned CPC Village offers suppliers access to more than 5,000 education sector professionals across the two-day event.
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For more on CPC’s upcoming events schedule and where to find us for an informal chat on procurement support, contact Ellie Griffiths, who will be able to further assist you.