Barcelona, Spain
2nd EDITION
The Spain Festival of Education 2027.
The Spain Festival of Education returns in October 2027. Bigger, bolder and ready to inspire. For one high-energy day, educators, thought leaders and changemakers will connect, challenge convention and share fresh ideas to shape the future of education.
29 OCTOBER 2027
The British School of Barcelona
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Three ways to join us in 2027.
Book a place, put yourself forward to speak, or keep an eye on the programme as it takes shape.
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Call for speakers
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A festival, not a conference
Big Ideas. Festival Spirit. Spanish Energy.
The Spain Festival of Education is where the international schools community comes together to exchange ideas, build valuable connections and spark meaningful change. Join inspiring educators and leading thinkers for a high-energy day of bold conversations, practical innovation and fresh perspectives on the opportunities and challenges shaping education today. Be part of the conversation. Share what works. Discover what’s next.
Inspiring speakers
New connections
Street food
Live music
Deckchairs & hay bales
Good to know
What to expect in 2027.
The programme is still being built, but the shape of the Festival is familiar, here’s what your ticket gets you.
Around 50+ sessions
Keynotes, talks, panels and hands-on workshops to get involved with.
Themes for every role
Explore AI and education technology, teaching and learning, inclusion, wellbeing, flourishing, and effective leadership and management, with practical ideas for every education professional.
Professional development
A unique day of high-quality bilingual professional development, bringing educators together to connect, learn and develop.
The exhibition
Meet the exhibitors. Discover fresh ideas. Find practical solutions to support people and strengthen communities.
The Festival village
Festival vibes, live music and time to connect, network and build new relationships.
Plan your own Festival
Build a personal schedule in the Festival app once the programme goes live early January.
Speaker Application 2027
Got an idea the profession needs to hear?
Every year, the Festival programme is shaped by people like you. You don’t need speaking experience, a book deal or a blue tick, just something useful to share. All voices, ideas and perspectives are welcome.
- Keynotes, talks, panels, workshops and debates. Pick the format that fits your idea
- Open to classroom teachers, leaders, researchers, policymakers and students
- Speakers receive a complimentary Festival pass.
Speaker Application
How the programme comes together.
Apply to speak.
Call for session applications open. Got an idea you wish to share? Apply to speak.
Applications close.
Sessions will be reviewed and the Festival programme begins to take shape.
Sessions announced.
The first wave of sessions will be released and individuals will be notified.
your journey starts here
Tickets.
Prices rise in stages as we get closer to the Festival. Book now, in the launch offer window, and you’ll pay the lowest rate of the year
Launch offer
Save up to 25% with the launch offer and get even greater savings on group bookings.
Bringing a team?
We offer special group booking rates for groups of five or more attendees. Take advantage of this opportunity to receive up to an additional 35% off the current ticket price.
Getting here
The British School of Barcelona
Carrer Ginesta, 26, 08860 Castelldefels (Barcelona)
By taxi
From Barcelona city centre, the venue is around 30–40 minutes away.
From Barcelona–El Prat Airport, the school is much closer; around 15–20 minutes by taxi.
By train
From central Barcelona, take a Rodalies R2 / R2 Sud train towards Castelldefels. The R2 corridor connects Barcelona Sants, Passeig de Gràcia and Estació de França with Castelldefels.
From Castelldefels station, take a short taxi to the venue.
Accessibility
Step-free access across the Festival site.
Part of something bigger
One of seven editions worldwide.
The UK Festival is the flagship of a global family. Same spirit, local programme – explore the other editions across Europe, Asia and the Americas.