The National Education Leaders Conference 2026
Overview
The National Education Leaders Conference 2026 - DoubleTree by Hilton, Milton Keynes
Join nEdEx (Network for Education Excellence) for The National Education Leaders Conference 2026, a dynamic and crucial event designed to equip heads, trust leaders, and senior staff with the insights and tools needed to navigate the evolving educational landscape. Hosted on Thursday 26th February 2026 at the Double Tree Hilton, Milton Keynes.
This conference brings together a community of influential leaders committed to driving real, positive change across the sector. The conference is filled with 35+ sessions, networking opportunities focused on best practices, and workshop sessions based on the key themes decided by education leaders, for education leaders.
nEdEx delivers conference agendas that are grounded in realism, pragmatism and best practice.
A Flexible Agenda Tailored to Your Needs
We understand the complexity of leadership roles, which is why the 2026 conference is structured to offer maximum flexibility for delegates.
Beyond the main agenda, which will feature industry leading keynote speeches, delegates have the power to curate their own day. You can choose from bespoke sessions across three dedicated, key-themed rooms, which open up in both the morning and afternoon, allowing you to deep-dive into the areas most relevant to your current priorities.
Places are limited, so please secure your place now.- Double
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Highlights
- 7 hours 30 minutes
- In person
- Doors at 08:00
Location
DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes
DoubleTree by Hilton, Milton Keynes
Stadium MK, Stadium Way Milton Keynes MK1 1ST United Kingdom
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Registration, Breakfast & Networking ☕
Welcome to The National Education Leaders 2026! Upon arrival, our helpful team will check you in before you take a moment to grab a coffee and breakfast!
Chair's Welcoming Address
A warm welcome to the conference from our co-chairs for the day - Jen Elliott, Chair of nEdEx and Sash Hamidi, CEO, The Pegasus Partnership Trust.
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Network for Education Excellence (nEdEx)
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