MAT Leaders Connect 2025
“Learn, Network, Experience”

Wednesday 14th May 2025, Meeting Success Lounge, Crowne Plaza, London Docklands

What is MAT Leaders Connect?

The Schools & Academies Show, are delighted to be hosting the pre-SAAS MAT Leaders Connect content, networking and experiential showcase exclusively for MAT leaders, taking place on Wednesday 14th May 2025 at the Crowne Plaza, Excel, London.

This opportunity is designed to provide MAT leaders from across the UK the opportunity to meet in a more informal, intimate setting to discuss key challenges with likeminded peers.

The first half of the day will focus on key issues within the sector including leadership, finance and teaching and learning but with a real emphasis on networking and problem solving through dedicated work streams.

The second, experiential half of the day will focus more on providing an element of fun to proceedings with two activities lined up; the over the O2 climbing experience or a wine tasting experience before heading over to the Sunborne yacht for an exclusive VIP yacht drinks reception.

Benefits of Attending MAT Leaders Connect

✔ High-Level content delivered by MAT system experts on challenges facing the sector

✔ A chance to network and problem solve exclusively with fellow MAT Leaders

✔ Full VIP access to the SAAS Show the next day

✔ Experiential activities including wine tasting and a chance to climb over the famous O2 building (Millennium Dome)

Agenda

Confirmed Expert Speakers

Your Place Includes SAAS VIP Access.

Benefits Include:

  • Access to an exclusive drinks reception on the Sunborne Yacht

  • Complimentary drinks and canapes throughout the evening

  • Access to the SAAS VIP Lounge

  • An opportunity to invite your team to SAAS and have travel expenses covered by the show (up to the value of £50 per MAT)

  • A complimentary £10 ExCeL food voucher

  • An opportunity to apply for exclusive industry briefings

  • An opportunity to attend the National School Awards


*SAAS VIP Terms & Conditions can be found here.

£199 Per Delegate | Limited Spaces | Book Below

Venue Location and Accommodation Options

The event will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel - on the second floor in the Success Lounge, just a short walk from ExCeL’s Custom House Entrance.

Crowne Plaza London Docklands, an IHG Hotel, Royal Victoria Dock, Western Gateway, London E16 1AL