Connecting Educators
with Opportunities

What is a Hosted Leader?

Curious about becoming a Hosted Leader? It's your exclusive ticket to a dedicated meetings programme that sparks more meaningful conversations than ever before. Empowering educators like you, it opens doors to connect with leading suppliers, gaining tailored solutions that address your school's everyday challenges. Applying to be a Hosted Leader ensures you meet the right suppliers at your convenience.

With the cutting-edge ConnectED platform, fueled by powerful AI match-making, you'll have a personalised diary at your fingertips, packed with meetings with key exhibitors. The power is in your hands – you decide who to meet and when! The best part? School leaders can participate at no cost, making this an unmissable opportunity.

To apply to be a Hosted Leader, please register for the conference below and complete the additional Hosted Leader section of the form. If you have already registered for the conference and would like to apply to be a Hosted Leader, please get in touch with our team via email at client.relations@schoolsandacademiesshow.co.uk.

Don’t just take our word for it!

Meetings in Numbers

500+
Education Buyers

200+
Education Solution Providers

1,000+
High Value Meetings

Key Benefits

COLLABORATE WITH PEERS

Share best practice with your peers, gain insights from like-minded individuals, and learn from others’ successes and challenges

STAY UP-TO-DATE

Explore upcoming trends that can improve student outcomes and make tangible changes at your school.

DEDICATED MEETING SPACE

Take the weight off, delight your taste buds, and secure your meetings in our ConnectEd Lounge.

HOTEL & TRAVEL

Enjoy a complimentary hotel stay the night before the show, plus complimentary public transport to and from the event.

SAVE TIME AND MONEY

Get out from behind your desk and use your time and budget efficiently meeting the education industry under one roof.

BESPOKE APPOINTMENTS

Allow our dedicated team to organise your bespoke 1-2-1 appointments with leading suppliers who are matched to your school’s needs.

  • "A very worthwhile event. Attending as a Hosted Leader results in no cost to school which is invaluable at this challenging time. Opportunity to network with peer groups, CPD and focused time with providers."

    School Business Manger

  • “Brilliant opportunity to connect with suppliers who took time to understand our unique needs that resulted in a tailored approach to address our requirements.”

    Director

  • "The support and attentiveness were fantastic! The Client Relations team made connecting with exhibitors a breeze, addressing all my questions promptly, and ensuring a seamless and enjoyable process from start to finish."

    Chief Financial Officer

  • "The Hosted Leader opportunity was so impactful. It facilitated a mindset that enabled me to absolutely focus on the event, tailoring every minute to school improvement."

    Headteacher

  • "Excellent range of exhibitors and a good way to find out about new products and services that can improve my school."

    Headteacher

  • "It was really useful and I managed to source some great new suppliers for school. "

    Headteacher

  • "I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and it was very useful to network and make the much needed contacts - thank you."

    Assistant Vice Principal

  • "I just wanted to say thank you so much for all your help and organisation. I found yesterday extremely helpful (especially the pre-arranged meetings)."

    School Business Manager

  • "We spoke to many, many more exhibitors too, on top of my scheduled meetings. I found the entire event very useful."

    Assistant Principal

Meet the Client Relations Team

Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you!

Amy Green
Head of Client Relations

Molly Small
Client Relations Assistant