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26 & 27 April 2027 · Convene Sancroft, St Paul’s, London
Two days of world-class keynotes, practical workshops and real networking for leaders from every phase of education.
Early bird rates until 1 January 2027. Group and NAHT member discounts available.
2 days
of keynotes, workshops and networking
10+ years
bringing education’s leaders together
Every phase
from early years to further education
About ILEC 2027
For more than a decade, Inspiring Leadership in Education has brought together the people leading change across schools, colleges and trusts.
Whether you’re an aspiring leader looking to take the next step, new to a leadership role, an experienced middle leader, a headteacher, principal, CEO or trust executive, you’ll find ideas, inspiration and practical strategies to support your development.
ILEC brings together leaders from every phase of education. From early years settings and primary schools to secondary schools, sixth form colleges and further education, it is a rare chance to step outside your own context and learn from colleagues facing different challenges and opportunities.
That breadth is no accident. Brought to you by NAHT, Blackberry Events and EducationScape, publishers of Schools Week and FE Week, ILEC is built around a simple belief: the best conversations happen when the whole sector comes together.
You can expect all your conference favourites: world-class keynote speakers, thought-provoking workshops, practical insights and unparalleled networking.
Book your placeWho it’s for
Leadership challenges differ from one setting to another. The need to come together for inspiration and shared learning is something every education leader has in common.
What’s on
Everything is included in your conference ticket, from the main stage to every workshop.
Renowned keynote speakers and expert practitioners from education, sport, business and beyond. Inspiring stories, practical tips and advice to take back to your school or organisation.
See the agendaBack by popular demand. Led by practitioners, for practitioners: small groups, honest conversations and practical tools you can use straight away.
Explore workshopsThe best professional development often happens between sessions. Generous breaks, informal spaces and an evening reception give you time to meet the people who matter.
See the programmeMeet the organisations behind the products and services that support you, your team and your school, with exclusive discounts and free resources on the day.
Meet the exhibitorsSpeakers
Remarkable leadership voices from education, sport, business, the arts and beyond. Some will be household names; others you may be discovering for the first time.
Keynote speaker
Co-host, The High Performance Podcast
Keynote speaker
Co-host, The High Performance Podcast
Keynote speaker
TV producer, author and criminal barrister
Coming soon
We’ll be adding speakers over the coming months. Follow us on LinkedIn for each announcement.
If you’ve got ideas, insights or innovations to share with leaders across the sector, we want to hear from you. Applications close 31 December 2026.
The programme
Each morning opens with a headline keynote. Then choose from workshop streams covering leadership development and the issues shaping education right now.
The venue
Set in the shadow of St Paul’s Cathedral, our venue is a world away from the vast exhibition halls that have defined education conferences for too long. Thoughtfully designed spaces, flooded with natural light, that encourage genuine conversation and help ideas flourish long after a keynote has finished.
With excellent transport links, a huge range of hotels and some of the country’s most iconic landmarks on the doorstep, it’s the perfect setting for education’s leadership community to come together.
Sancroft, Rose Street, Paternoster Square, London EC4M 7DQ
Plan your visitTickets
Individual
£499
Early bird rate until 1 January 2027
Five or more delegates
From £349 pp
Save up to 30% when your team comes together
• 5+ tickets: £449 pp (save 10%)
• 10+ tickets: £399 pp (save 20%)
• 20+ tickets: £349 pp (save 30%)
NAHT members
£399
Early bird rate until 1 January 2027
All prices exclude VAT. Workshops are included in every ticket; places are reserved in advance.
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Exhibit and sponsor
Put your organisation in front of headteachers, principals, CEOs and trust leaders from across the UK, all looking for practical ideas and solutions to drive improvement. Exhibition and partnership packages to suit every budget.
Get in touch
Whether you’re looking to book, speak, exhibit or simply find out more, we’d love to hear from you. A member of the team will come back to you within two working days.
Email conference@inspiringleadership.org
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