The Education Leaders Conference 2025

The Education Leaders Conference 2025

By Network for Education Excellence (nEdEx)

A new and innovative event - hosted across multiple rooms with over 35+ speakers! Hosted by the Network for Education Excellence (nEdEx)

Date and time

Location

Leonardo Hotel Milton Keynes

Midsummer Boulevard Milton Keynes MK9 2HP United Kingdom

Lineup

Agenda

Main Agenda Overview
Using AI in Schools
Growth
Finance & Income Gen.
People Strategy
Trust & School Improve.
Global Education Insights

8:15 AM - 8:55 AM

Registration, Breakfast & Networking ☕

Welcome to The Education Leaders 2025! Upon arrival, our helpful team will check you in before you take a moment to grab a coffee and breakfast!

8:55 AM - 9:05 AM

Welcome to the conference!

Jen Elliott, Chair, nEdEX

A warm welcome to the conference from the chair of our brand new and exciting network for education leaders - NEdEX.

9:05 AM - 9:25 AM

"Firefighting to Future-building: Keeping Children First in a Complex System"

Sash Hamidi, CEO, The Pegasus Partnership Trust(Invited)

9:25 AM - 9:45 AM

Meet the Sponsors!

Our event would be nothing without the sponsors supporting it - our 'Meet the Sponsors' session will be 60 seconds per sponsor to deliver a quick introduction to the audience!

9:45 AM - 10:05 AM

Main Plenary Session 2 - Title TBC

Rowena Hackwood, CEO, Astrea Academy Trust

Hosted by an Education Leader

10:05 AM - 10:25 AM

Main Plenary Session 3

Hosted by Sponsor

10:25 AM - 10:45 AM

"How can we collaborate better from Trust to Trust?"

Adrian Rogers, CEO, Chiltern Learning Trust

This session will dive into how we often say collaboration is key. Chiltern have overseen growth from 3 schools

10:45 AM - 11:25 AM

Mid-AM Refreshments & Networking Break ☕

Enjoy some chats, refreshments and snacks during the Mid-AM break, before we head into the breakout/workshop sessions.

11:25 AM - 12:25 PM

Workshop & Breakout Sessions - AM

We want our delegates to shape their own agenda! Returning from the networking break, delegates will now move into their choice of room, free to move between each 20 minute session. Three different r...

11:25 AM - 12:25 PM

Room 1 (Using AI in Education) 1️⃣

These rooms are open for 3x 20 minute sessions. Between sessions you are free to move from room to room!

11:25 AM - 12:25 PM

Room 2 (Growth) 2️⃣

These rooms are open for 3x 20 minute sessions. Between sessions you are free to move from room to room!

11:25 AM - 12:25 PM

Room 3 (TBC) 3️⃣

These rooms are open for 3x 20 minute sessions. Between sessions you are free to move from room to room!

12:25 PM - 1:15 PM

Lunch, Refreshments & Networking ☕

Enjoy a complimentary hot lunch and buffet, we also cater to dietary requirements, along with providing desserts and light snacks!

1:15 PM - 1:45 PM

Panel Discussion

Panel of 5 Education Leaders

We will welcome you back from the lunch break with an insightful panel discussion!

1:45 PM - 2:05 PM

Main Plenary Session 5

Hosted by Sponsor

2:05 PM - 3:05 PM

Workshop & Breakout Sessions - PM

2:05 PM - 3:05 PM

Room 1 (People Strategy) 1️⃣

These rooms are open for 3x 20 minute sessions. Between sessions you are free to move from room to room!

2:05 PM - 3:05 PM

Room 2 (Trust & School Improvement) 2️⃣

These rooms are open for 3x 20 minute sessions. Between sessions you are free to move from room to room!

2:05 PM - 3:05 PM

Room 3 (Global Education Insights) 3️⃣

These rooms are open for 3x 20 minute sessions. Between sessions you are free to move from room to room!

3:05 PM - 3:25 PM

"The Power of Collective Leadership: Aligning your vision across schools"

Kathy Hardy, CEO, Affinity Learning Partnership

Kathy will talk through her experiences and reflections of how by re-defining a MAT, it presents opportunities to bring people together with fresh clarity and purpose.

3:25 PM - 3:45 PM

Session Title TBC

Alex Atherton, Author and Leadership Coach

Alex Atherton is an award-winning speaker, author, experienced educator and leadership coach. He is the ex-secondary school headteacher who heard the word ‘snowflake’ once too often to describe his f...

3:45 PM - 3:50 PM

Chairs Closing Address

Jen Elliott, Chair, nEdEx

A huge thank you from our chair with a short reflection on the day!

3:50 PM - 3:50 PM

End of Conference

3:50 PM - 4:30 PM

Networks & Drinks Reception

Wrapping up with a drinks reception - all delegates, sponsors and speakers are invited to enjoy complimentary drinks!

Good to know

Highlights

  • 7 hours, 45 minutes
  • In person
  • Doors at 8:00 AM

About this event

Family & Education • Education

Frequently asked questions

Parking?

This venue has a great amount of parking available on Midsummer Blvd.

Dietary Requirements?

Please email maija.dearlove@epm.co.uk with your dietary requirements and we will make sure you are accommodated for.

Hotel rooms?

There are a number of hotel rooms available at this venue and can be booked on sites such as booking.com, there is also a premier inn within 100 yards.

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Network for Education Excellence (nEdEx)

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