Inspiring Leadership in Education

26 & 27 April 2027 - St Paul's, London

Inspiring

Leadership

in Education

Where leaders find their inspiration – now in the heart of London.

Days of inspiration

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A New Chapter

for ILC

in 2027

New Venue. New Brand. New Ambition.

The home of educational leadership, now in the heart of the capital.

Brought to you by NAHT, EducationScape, publishers of Schools Week and FE Week, and Blackberry Events, this is the flagship gathering for education leaders who want to lead boldly, think strategically, and drive real change.

You can still expect all your conference favourites; inspiring keynotes, thought-provoking workshops and opportunities to connect with like-minded leaders, policymakers and innovators.

In 2027, ILEC is bigger, bolder and broader than ever before. A new London venue. A refreshed brand. And a programme that reflects the full breadth of the education sector from primary headteachers to FE principals, from trust leaders to those just stepping into senior roles. Whatever your setting, whatever your challenge, there is a place for you here.

Keynotes & Policy

Hear from the voices shaping education policy, practice and the future of leadership.

Workshops & Networking

Practical sessions, peer-led discussions and curated networking across every setting.

EXHIBITION & SHOWCASE

Discover the tools, services and partners driving innovation in education today.

New London Venue

CONVENE AT SANCROFT

Sancroft, Rose St, Paternoster Sq., London EC4M 7DQ

A New
Kind of Conference Venue

In 2027, Inspiring Leadership in Education moves to London – a new home that reflects the scale of the conversation we’re trying to have. After years of connecting school and college leaders in Birmingham, we’re taking the next step: creating a conference built not just for one part of the sector, but for everyone in it.

London has always been a city that inspires. Now, for the first time, Inspiring Leadership in Education takes place at its heart.

Nestled in the shadow of St Paul’s Cathedral in the City of London, a world away from the cavernous exhibition halls and endless corridors that have defined education conferences for too long. No tired carpets. No echo chambers. No feeling that you’re one of thousands being processed through a programme.

Here, everything is designed around your experience. Spaces that encourage real dialogue rather than passive listening. An environment that makes it easier to meet the people who matter, have the conversations that count, and stay present in the ideas being shared.

You’ll find beautifully designed spaces that breathe. Natural light. Considered interiors. Rooms designed to help you think more clearly, connect more meaningfully, and leave with ideas that truly make a difference to your work.

Designed for the conversations that matter.

The best professional development doesn't happen in a seat. It happens in the break between sessions, over lunch with someone you've never met before, in a corridor conversation that turns into a collaboration. ILEC 2027 will deliver exactly that, with informal spaces, generous breakout areas and a programme flow that encourages delegates to slow down and engage properly.

A setting that reflects the ambition of the sector.

Education leaders make decisions that shape the lives of hundreds of thousands of young people. The space where they come together to learn, reflect and be inspired should reflect that responsibility. With views over one of the most iconic skylines in the world, a short walk from major transport links across the capital and a huge array f exciting venues, hotels and spaces – London does just that.

A World class

Line-up

An exceptional lineup of education leaders, policymakers and innovators.

ILEC 2027 brings together two days of keynotes, breakout sessions, workshops and panel discussions – built for leaders across every part of the education sector.

Each morning opens with a headline keynote from one of education’s most influential voices. Throughout the day, choose from dedicated session streams covering school leadership, curriculum, SEND, governance, staff wellbeing, FE and more.

Our workshop programme is led by practitioners, for practitioners – small groups, honest conversations, and practical tools you can use straight away.