Trade show
EdTech UK 2026
Education Estates® 2026 is the UK's leading event for education infrastructure, taking place on 20-21 October 2026 at Manchester Central. It features a multi-stream conference, exhibition, and awards ceremony, focusing on the funding, design, build, and management of educational facilities. The event is delivered in partnership with the Department for Education and attracts over 5000 attendees, 220+ exhibitors, and 170+ speakers.
Education Estates® 2026 is the UK's leading event for education infrastructure, taking place on 20-21 October 2026 at Manchester Central. It features a multi-stream conference, exhibition, and awards ceremony, focusing on the funding, design, build, and management of educational facilities. The event is delivered in partnership with the Department for Education and attracts over 5000 attendees, 220+ exhibitors, and 170+ speakers.
Event details
- Dates: 20–21 Oct 2026
- Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
- Venue: Manchester Central Convention Complex
- Industry: Education
- Category: Trade show
Audience scale
- Exhibitors: 220+
- Attendees: 5,000+
Why exhibit
Education Estates® offers a prime opportunity for companies in the education infrastructure sector to showcase their products and services to a highly targeted audience of decision-makers from schools, colleges, and universities. With over 70% of delegates holding decision-making or influencing roles, exhibitors can generate qualified leads, build brand awareness, and network with key stakeholders driving estates strategy and capital investment. The event is growing year on year, with 220+ exhibitors and 5000+ attendees expected in 2026, making it the UK's leading platform for reaching the education infrastructure market.
Why visit
Education Estates® is the must-attend event for professionals involved in the funding, design, build, maintenance, and management of educational facilities. Attendees will gain insights from 170+ speakers across 6 stages, explore innovative solutions from 220+ exhibitors, and network with peers from across the sector. The event covers the full spectrum of educational infrastructure, from schools to universities, and provides practical knowledge and connections to improve learning environments.
Exhibitor profile
- Education infrastructure
- Building design and construction
- Facilities management
- Sustainable solutions
- Technology products
- Furniture and equipment
- Energy management
- Security systems
Visitor profile
- Estates and facilities managers
- Education leaders
- Procurement professionals
- Architects and designers
- Construction project managers
- Government officials
- Sustainability officers
- IT directors
Industries
- Education
- Infrastructure