UK Festival of Education 2027 · 8-9 July
Meet 6,000 educators in two days.
The Festival of Education brings the profession together; teachers, school and college staff, heads, principals, trust leaders and policymakers, all ready to think differently. Our partners don’t interrupt the conversation. They help shape it.
6,000+
educators attended the 2026 Festival
500+
people spoke at the 2026 Festival
90+
Partners and exhibitors
89%
of attendees plan to return in 2027
About the process
A festival, not an exhibition hall.
Nobody walks the aisles at the Festival out of obligation. They’re on the lawns because they want to be, which is exactly why conversations here go somewhere.
Our partners sponsor the debates people talk about all year, run the workshops that fill first, and sit at the tables where budget-holders are already thinking about next September. It’s two days of genuine access to the whole profession, in a setting that makes people generous with their time.
And because the Festival is non-partisan and programme-led, being here says something about your organisation that a stand in a conference centre never will.
Jigsaw Education Group exhibiting at the UK Festival 2026.
UK Partnership packages
Find the right level of engagement.
There’s something for every organisation. Here are just a few starting points; each package can be tailored to your goals, but availability is limited.
Partner
Lead the conversation. Make an impact.
Put your organisation at the heart of the 17th Festival of Education. Our Festival Partner packages deliver standout visibility, a premium exhibition presence and a powerful platform to share your expertise.
- A Festival venue named after your organisation
- Four hosted sessions across two days
- High-profile branding throughout the Festival website, emails and social media
- A premium 5m x 5m exhibition stand at the heart of the Festival.
Exhibition
Stand out. Be seen. Build connections.
Exhibiting at the Festival puts your brand in the heart of the action, creating valuable opportunities to start conversations, build relationships and connect with decision-makers from across the sector.
- Direct access to education leaders and professionals
- Opportunities to generate leads and build lasting connections
- Choose from a range of stand locations across the Festival
- Power, WiFi, furniture and dedicated on-site support.
EVOLVE ADVICE exhibiting at the UK Festival 2026.
STEAM exhibiting at the UK Festival 2026.
Book early
Packages sell out early.
Avoid disappointment. Claim your place before the line-up fills up. Exhibition spaces for the 2026 UK Festival sold out by April.
NEXT STEPS
Make the most of your time at the Festival.
A few things partners have done that people actually remember.
Sessions that get people talking long after they finish.
Host the names everyone knows; or create the experience everyone remembers.
Bring the barista. Brew up a buzz.
Free coffee. Fresh conversations. Lasting connections.
Don’t just tell them. Get them involved.
From nutrition demos to live movement with the Royal Shakespeare Company; make it hands-on and unforgettable.
Take the mic. Go live.
Bring your podcast to the Festival. Record live, interview leading voices and create content that keeps the conversation going.
Don’t just exhibit. Invite them in.
Share the Festival experience.
Gift tickets to the customers you serve; deepen relationships, enjoy the Festival together and create connections that last beyond the event.
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