Education Estates® Exhibition | Conference | Awards

Last chance to save 5% off the cost of exhibiting! The Education Estates® exhibition is a truly unique event bringing together manufacturers, distributors and service providers to engage with senior education professionals who are focused on planning, designing, funding, construction and managing the UK’s education estate. Education Estates® gives our exhibitors unprecedented access to estates and facilities directors, heads of education, multi academy trusts, local authorities, responsible bodies, architects, contractors, governors, advisers and head teachers from across the UK. By exhibiting you will make new contacts, generate leads, share best practice & guidance and identify current and emerging opportunities in the education sector. 👉 See who you could meet: https://lnkd.in/ev3q45n3 👉 Request the floorplan: https://lnkd.in/ewfFrXkT For more information or to discuss exhibiting please contact rebeccastrattennott@stepconnect2.com or call 01892 351626. Sponsor Partners: Arcadis | AtkinsRéalis | ClearVUE.Business | Galliford Try | Nexus Associates Event Partner: Department for Education Event Supporters: The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) | Constructive Futures | The Modular and Portable Building Association | Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) | RICS | The Trust Network | University Design Forum Rebecca Stratten-Nott #educationestates #STEPCONNECT2

Expanded floorplan | New prime locations | Discount ending Due to exceptional demand, we have increased the floor plan for this year's Education Estates®! That means more prime locations, greater choice in size and format, and the opportunity to be near your preferred stage, where you are best placed to engage with your target audience. With discounted rates ending on Friday, now's the ideal time to book a good location and make the most out of your budget. Taking place 20–21 October at Manchester Central, Education Estates® is the UK's leading event for the design, build, management and maintenance of learning environments. As an exhibitor, you’ll get unprecedented access to estates and facilities directors, heads of education, multi academy trusts, local authorities, responsible bodies, architects, contractors, governors, advisers and head teachers from across the UK. 👉 See who you could meet: https://lnkd.in/ev3q45n3 👉 Request the floorplan: https://lnkd.in/ewfFrXkT For more information or to discuss exhibiting please contact rebeccastrattennott@stepconnect2.com or call 01892 351626. Sponsor Partners: Arcadis | AtkinsRéalis | ClearVUE.Business | Galliford Try | Nexus Associates Event Partner: Department for Education Event Supporters: The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) | Constructive Futures | The Modular and Portable Building Association | Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) | RICS | The Trust Network | University Design Forum #educationestates #STEPCONNECT2

EdTech UK will be held alongside Education Estates® this year, creating a great opportunity to explore the intersection of education technology and education infrastructure. Follow the EdTech UK page to stay up to date!

Registration is open for Education Estates®. Join the national conversation around the education estate! Register your place here: https://lnkd.in/e-SkFVMF Education Estates® will take place on 20–21 October 2026 at Manchester Central, comprising a multi-stream conference, an exhibition showcasing innovative solutions and an awards ceremony celebrating excellence in the sector. The event focuses on educational infrastructure: the funding, design, build, maintenance and management of schools, colleges and universities. Education Estates® is the UK’s leading event for education infrastructure. Delivered in partnership with the Department for Education, it brings together the organisations shaping and delivering learning environments across the UK. Register your place early to benefit from early booking rates and be kept up to date with future announcements. 🔎 Explore attending options: https://lnkd.in/en_dy6EB 📝 Register your place: https://lnkd.in/e-SkFVMF ℹ️ Find out more: www.educationestates.com Sponsor Partners: Arcadis | AtkinsRéalis | ClearVUE.Business | Galliford Try | Nexus Associates Event Partner: Department for Education Event Supporters: The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) | Constructive Futures | The Modular and Portable Building Association | Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) | RICS | The Trust Network | University Design Forum #educationestates #STEPCONNECT2

Today’s the day ⏳ Entries close today for both the Education Estates® Awards and the Education Estates® People’s Awards. If you’ve delivered a standout project, want to showcase your organisation, or know an individual who deserves recognition, this is your final opportunity to get involved. ✔ Free to enter ✔ Multiple categories available ✔ Open to projects, organisations and individuals shaping the future of education Join us in October: 🏆 Education Estates® Awards: 20 October, Kimpton Clocktower Hotel Submit your entry: https://lnkd.in/eddDnpaz 👏 Education Estates® People’s Awards: 19 October, Manchester Central Submit your entry: https://lnkd.in/ebMe6q7k Don’t miss your chance to gain national recognition. #EducationEstates #Awards #PeoplesAwards #Education #FinalCall #STEPCONNECT2 Education Estates® Awards Category Sponsors: Apteriors | Arcadis | AtkinsRéalis | BAM UK & Ireland | Chalk Creatives | Cundall | DHA Planning Group | eEnergy | Evolution Doors | Galliford Try | Kier Group | MAC Construction Consultants | Morgan Sindall Construction | Nexus Associates | Space Zero | Tilbury Douglas | Wates Group Networking Sponsor: GRAHAM Group Awards Charity: Breast Cancer UK Education Estates® People's Awards Category Sponsors: Construction For Women | Let's Go Zero | MAC Construction Consultants #EducationEstates #PeoplesAwards #Education #Recognition #Awards #STEPCONNECT2

Final call for the Education Estates® People’s Awards 👏 Entries close tomorrow. This is your last chance to recognise the individuals and teams making a real difference across the education estate. Do you know someone whose talent, passion and contribution deserves to be celebrated? Now is the moment to put them forward and ensure their impact is recognised by the wider sector. The People’s Awards shine a spotlight on those driving progress behind the scenes and on the front line, celebrating the people who make it all happen. 🗓 Deadline: Friday 24 April 📍 Winners announced: 19 October 2026, Manchester Central Submit your entry: https://lnkd.in/ebMe6q7k Don’t miss the opportunity to give your colleagues and partners the recognition they deserve. Category Sponsors: Construction For Women | Let's Go Zero | MAC Construction Consultants #EducationEstates #PeoplesAwards #Education #Recognition #Awards #STEPCONNECT2

Final call for the Department for Education Sustainability Award! Entries close tomorrow. This is the last chance for schools and colleges to secure £2,500 to support sustainability initiatives at the Education Estates® Awards. Wherever you are on your sustainability journey, this is your chance to gain recognition and support to take your plans further. Previous winners include: • West Lodge Primary School (2025) • Collingwood Primary School (2024) • Earth Guardians Eco Action Platform! (2023) Entering is straightforward: • 300 words on your approach to sustainability • 50 words on why you should win • Supporting documents (2 A3 posters or 5 slides) • Save and return to your entry at any time before submitting ⏳ Deadline: Friday 24 April Submit your entry: https://lnkd.in/eddDnpaz Award Sponsor: eEnergy #EducationEstates #Sustainability #Education #DfE #Awards #STEPCONNECT2

Final Call for Entries!  Don't miss tomorrow's deadline for entering this year's  Education Estates® Awards: https://lnkd.in/eddDnpaz Entering is easy! - Complete just 5 questions of 200 words each and a final 'why you should win' - Check out the clear judging criteria to give your entry the best chance of winning - Back up your entry with a few supporting documents/images - Save a draft and come back to it as many times as you like - your entry won't be reviewed until you hit 'submit' - And enter as many categories as you like - the more you enter, the more chance you have of winning! With 17 categories celebrating excellence across the education built environment, this is your opportunity to showcase standout projects delivered between July 2024 and January 2026. 🗓 Deadline: Friday 24 April 2026 🏆 Awards ceremony: 20 October 2026, Kimpton Clocktower Hotel Submit your entry now: https://lnkd.in/eddDnpaz Category sponsors: Apteriors | Arcadis | AtkinsRéalis | BAM UK & Ireland | Chalk Creatives | Cundall | DHA Planning Group | eEnergy | Evolution Doors | Galliford Try | Kier Group | MAC Construction Consultants | Morgan Sindall Construction | Nexus Associates | Space Zero | Tilbury Douglas | Wates Group Networking Sponsor: GRAHAM Group Awards Charity: Breast Cancer UK #educationestates #awards #STEPCONNECT2

We're pleased to introduce Let's Go Zero as an Awards Category Sponsor for the Education Estates® People's Awards! Taking place on 19 October at the Junction Manchester Central, the Education Estates® People’s Awards celebrate the individuals and teams who make a real difference across the education estate. Let's Go Zero are sponsoring the Let's Go Zero Hero Award which recognises an individual who is leading bold, innovative and impactful climate action within their school, college or nursery. This person goes above and beyond to create measurable change, inspire others and champion the Let’s Go Zero vision that all UK schools become zero carbon by 2030. 📝 View the criteria and submit your entry: https://lnkd.in/ebMe6q7k ℹ️ Find out more about Let's Go Zero: https://lnkd.in/euqYSMEN #educationestates #peoplesawards

Registration is now open for Education Estates®. Join the national conversation around the education estate! Register your place here: https://lnkd.in/en_dy6EB Education Estates® will take place on 20–21 October 2026 at Manchester Central, comprising a multi-stream conference, an exhibition showcasing innovative solutions and an awards ceremony celebrating excellence in the sector. The event focuses on educational infrastructure: the funding, design, build, maintenance and management of schools, colleges and universities. Education Estates® is the UK’s leading event for education infrastructure. Delivered in partnership with the Department for Education, it brings together the organisations shaping and delivering learning environments across the UK. Register your place early to benefit from early booking rates and be kept up to date with future announcements. 🔎 Explore attending options: https://lnkd.in/en_dy6EB 📝 Register your place: https://lnkd.in/e-SkFVMF ℹ️ Find out more: https://lnkd.in/g6sdstW Sponsor Partners: Arcadis | AtkinsRéalis | ClearVUE.Business | Galliford Try | Nexus Associates Event Partner: Department for Education Event Supporters: The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) | Constructive Futures | The Modular and Portable Building Association | Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) | RICS | The Trust Network | University Design Forum #educationestates