As the Inspiring Leadership Conference enters its twelfth year and looks set to become the UK’s longest running leadership in education, the team is delighted to announce four new developments for next year’s event (4 and 5 June 2026, the ICC, Birmingham).

Designed to ensure the conference continues to be a modern, valuable and engaging experience, the team can now confirm that all conference sessions will be CPD accredited to provide the optimum professional development opportunity for delegates; a new charity partner is to be announced soon as part of the conference’s focus on environmental and social impact, and a new ‘visitor passport’ will be introduced to reward delegates for making connections and visiting exhibitor stands.

Last but by no means least, Birmingham Library has also been secured as the new venue for the conference’s Gala Dinner where delegates will be able to enjoy unique evening access to the library’s roof top terrace with its stunning views over the city.  

Georgie Butler, Director of Inspiring Leadership, comments: “Our focus on ensuring the Inspiring Leadership Conference remains a valuable, inspiring and enjoyable experience for our delegates has become even more important as the conference enters its twelfth year. We hope the new developments at this year’s conference will further enhance the conference experience at both a professional and personal level for all attendees and we look forward to welcoming everyone in June.”

Attended by around 1,000 senior leaders from schools in the UK and overseas, the Inspiring Leadership Conference is the only event of its type that is organised specifically for UK school education leaders.

Delegates gain access to high calibre keynote speakers as well as gaining access to workshops and masterclasses, networking opportunities and a wide range of organisations which support the education sector in a dedicated exhibitor area.

The conference’s ‘super early bird discounts’ for individual bookings are available until midnight on 31 December 2025. Discounts are also available for group booking packages.

For more information or to make a booking, please visit the Inspiring Leadership Conference website at www.inspiringleadership.org