What to expect
A carefully curated programme centred around a key educational leadership theme.
- Inspiring keynote speakers and expert contributors from across the education sector.
- Opportunities to engage with current thinking, emerging challenges and innovative practice.
- Professional networking with school and trust leaders from across the region.
- Time and space to reflect strategically on leadership and school improvement priorities.
- Practical ideas and inspiration to take back into your organisation.
Speaker announcements and the conference theme will be confirmed in due course.
What are the benefits?
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Stay connected to current educational thinking and leadership practice.
- Gain fresh perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing schools and trusts.
- Learn from respected national and regional experts.
- Network with peers and build valuable professional connections.
- Reflect on strategic priorities away from the pressures of daily operational leadership.
- Return to their setting with renewed motivation, inspiration and ideas for improvement.
Why BEP?
The BEP Annual Leadership Conference has become a key event in the education calendar, recognised for bringing together influential speakers, high-quality professional dialogue and a shared commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.
As our flagship leadership event, the conference reflects BEP’s commitment to supporting exceptional leadership at every level. Whether you lead a school, a trust, a phase or a strategic area of education, this is an opportunity to connect with fellow leaders, engage with new thinking and invest in your own professional growth.
**This is an unmissable opportunity to learn, connect and be inspired alongside colleagues from across the education sector.**
Date: Thursday 19th November 2026
Cost:
- £225 per ticket
- Network Members: £125 off the ticket price
- Essential and Strategic Members: 1x free ticket
