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Inspiring Leadership
Conference 20196 - 7 June, ICC, Birmingham -
Inspiring Leadership
Conference 20196 - 7 June, ICC, Birmingham -
Inspiring Leadership
Conference 20196 - 7 June, ICC, Birmingham
Inspiring excellence in education
Book now to be inspired! 6 – 7 June 2019
Inspire Yourself : Inspire Your School
Already in its sixth year, and with a high percentage of delegates returning each year, Inspiring Leadership covers real depth and breadth, with topics spanning innovation, leadership, partnership, development and technology.
Why Are We Doing This?
Inspiring Leadership 2019 returns with an exciting itinerary of over 30 keynote, masterclass and workshop sessions led by the best and brightest from different sectors, all looking to provide a fresh perspective on leadership.
Benefits
This is the perfect opportunity for senior leaders to meet their peer group, share experiences and exchanges views and ideas to take back to the workplace. Delegates also have unrivalled access to updates on technology, products and services to improve their work environment via the extensive exhibition.
What People Say
“Inspiring Leadership is a ‘must do’ in my diary and has been for many years. I have encouraged all my headteachers to attend the conference, it’s not just about the speakers and the content it’s about the people you meet…”
LOOK WHO’S TALKING…
Our keynote speakers come with a wealth of stories; some have found their lives under fire and yet flourished, some have successfully challenged the status quo against all odds and others have changed lives through the smallest of actions. All, however, are inspiring. In a year where major challenges facing the sector are as pressing as ever, learn new ways to approach challenges from other leading thinkers, take away fresh approaches to try out and find new supportive colleagues from schools around the UK and internationally *.
* In 2018 delegates attended from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Singapore and Switzerland.
2019 Speakers confirmed to date
Ben Page
Dr. Pedro Noguera
Kate Sweetman
Ricky Munday
Sarah-Jane Marsh
Prof Nick Harding OBE
Jane Creasy
Steve Munby
Melanie Renowden
David Weston
Gyles Brandreth
Previous years speakers
Prof Steve Peters
Floella Benjamin OBE
Michael Fullan
Lucy Adams
Spencer West
Kate Richardson-Walsh
Charles Hazlewood
Helen Richardson-Walsh
Zainab Salbi
Will Gompertz
Matthew Syed
Lord William Hague
Frank Gardner
Drew Dudley
Estelle Morris
Fadumo Dayib
PROGRAMME
A carefully curated event where education leaders get to tackle recurring issues anew, and take back to the workplace new thoughts and ideas to implement which deliver improvements. Take a look at the 2018 programme below:
10:00 - 11:00
Conference registration and exhibition viewing
Conference registration and exhibition viewing
60mins
11:15 - 11:30
Conference opening and welcome address
Conference opening and welcome address with Geoff Barton
15mins
11:30 - 12:30
Prof Steve Peters
Plenary one
60mins
12:30 - 1:20
Baroness Floella Benjamin OBE
Plenary Two
50mins
13:30 - 14:30
Lunch and exhibition viewing
Lunch and exhibition viewing
60mins
14:40 - 15:30
Lucy Adams
Plenary Three
50mins
15:30 - 16:30
Refreshments and exhibition viewing
Refreshments and exhibition viewing
60mins
16:30 - 17:30
Charles Hazlewood
Plenary Four
60mins
17:30 - 18:30
Welcome reception: meet the sponsors and exhibitors
Welcome reception: meet the sponsors and exhibitors
60mins
Conference dinner – An evening with Alastair Campbell
The conference dinner in 2018 will be an evening with a difference. A departure from our traditional formal gala dinner ‘An evening with’ is a fusion of the formal and informal; an evening that combines food, entertainment and socialising. Retaining the glamour and quality of the evening we seek to broaden the appeal of the event making it more attractive to a wider cross section of guests.
We are delighted to announce an event with Alastair Campbell, a writer, communicator and strategist best known for his role as Tony Blair’s spokesman, press secretary and director of communications and strategy between 1994-2003. Still active in politics and campaigns in Britain and overseas, he now splits his time between writing, speaking, charities and consultancy. An author of thirteen books, he is an advisor to Portland, editor at large of The New European, chief interviewer for GQ, and has made several award winning TV documentaries. He is an ambassador for a number of mental health charities, speaking about his own experience of depression, psychosis and addiction, and of his brother Donald’s lifelong struggle with schizophrenia. He currently states as his ‘main objectives’ - winning the battle for parity between mental and physical health; and stopping Brexit.
Tickets for the conference dinner are £65 + VAT when booking your place on to the conference.45mins
08:00 - 09:00
Registration and exhibition viewing
Registration and exhibition viewing
60mins
09:00 - 09:05
Paul Whiteman
Welcome address
Welcome address with Paul Whiteman
5mins
Paul Whiteman
09:05 - 10:00
Michael Fullan
Plenary Five
Downloadable slides for the session: Michael Fullan - Leadership For Coherence And Deep Learning55mins
10:10 - 11:00
Masterclasses and workshops (Morning)
Masterclasses and workshops
50mins
11:00 - 12:00
Refreshments and exhibition viewing
Refreshments and exhibition viewing
60mins
12:00 - 12:50
Masterclasses and workshops (Afternoon)
Masterclasses and workshops
50mins
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch and exhibition viewing
Lunch and exhibition viewing
60mins
14:00 - 14:45
Helen & Kate Richardson-Walsh
Plenary Six
45mins
14:45 - 15:30
Spencer West
Plenary Seven
45mins
15:30
Conference close
Conference closes at 15:30pm.
45mins
MASTERCLASS AND WORKSHOP SESSIONS
Inspiring Leadership is the only conference of its type in the education sector; nowhere else will you find such a diversity of leadership speakers chosen for their value to you, combined with the opportunity to work hard with your peer group on the issues that challenge you. On leaving Inspiring Leadership, we believe you will not only be feeling refreshed and energised, but be walking away with improvement plans formulating, new supportive contacts made, and a reminder of the difference your leadership can make.
Please download the below PDFs to view previous years masterclass and workshop presentations:
MC and WS session descriptions 2018
Click here for a selection of 2018 masterclass and workshop presentations
Click here for a selection of 2017 masterclass and workshop presentations
SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS
Why sponsor and exhibit at Inspiring Leadership…
Inspiring Leadership is an annual conference and exhibition showcase that excels in all that it does. The conference is already known for its positive, thought provoking and ultimately inspiring ambience, giving delegates time and space to learn, reflect and plan.
Now in its sixth year, it has built a reputation as one of the most inspirational and influential events in the education calendar. Each year around 60% of delegates from previous years attend, the majority of which are Headteachers, Principals and CEO’S.
As an exhibitor or sponsor at this event you’ll have access to over 1,300 leaders of primary and secondary schools, academies and early years’ settings - all important decision makers, keen to find practical ideas and solutions for implementing change and driving improvement in their organisations.
To maximise the opportunities for both exhibitors and delegates alike we’ve allowed ample networking time and longer breaks so that there is more time to talk, to meet as well as discuss and explore developing business relationships.
Flexible options for you and your company.
Sponsoring or exhibiting at Inspiring Leadership gives you a unique opportunity to raise your company profile and access this influential audience of leaders.
We offer a flexible range of options designed to suit your business needs and your budget, whether you’re:
• Simply looking for an opportunity to showcase your products and services
• Would like to demonstrate how your company is working with schools and others to innovate and transform education
• Wanting to connect with some of the really key individuals driving and shaping leadership for children
Bookings for 2019 are now open and we’d be happy to discuss your ideas on how you’d like to get involved.
Please email exhibition@inspiringleadership.org to discuss further.
2019 CHARITY PARTNER AND WELLBEING HUB
We are pleased to announce that Education Support Partnership are our charity partner for the Inspiring Leadership Conference 2019. Education Support Partnership are the only charity in the UK that provides mental health and wellbeing support services to all education staff and organisations.
Established 140 years ago as a benevolent fund for teachers, they have been continuously evolving to meet the changing needs of the education sector. Today they are proud to support anyone working in education, at any level and in any institution.
2019 EXHIBITORS
The exhibition showcase is an important and integral part of the conference. Refreshment breaks and lunch all take place in the exhibition hall, ensuring that you have frequent opportunities to engage and share information about products and services for your school. Please see below our confirmed exhibitors to date.
The ICC, Birmingham
The ICC is easily accessible by public transport, with hotel accommodation just a short walk away. Delegates can also benefit from a 25% discount on Virgin Trains for the conference. To view the details of the discount and book tickets visit: https://www.virgintrains.co.uk/nec
The ICC, Birmingham
8 Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 2EA
ICC WebsiteREGISTER
We offer discounts to groups and small schools.
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Early Bird
SOLD OUT
Standard
£480 +VAT
Small Schools
£380 +VAT
Group (5+)
£405 +VAT pp
PLEASE NOTE
Small Schools: Schools of 100 or fewer pupils qualify for the reduced rate.
Group bookings (five or more): To qualify for a group booking all delegate bookings must be made at one time and one invoice will apply for the group.
VAT is chargeable on the conference fee, however, this may be reclaimed from HM Revenue and Customs by schools through their normal VAT reclaim route.
Accommodation is not included in the conference fee, but there are a large number of hotels nearby to suit different budgets. You can also arrange accommodation at negotiated rates via our conference booking site when registering. Please click below to view the hotel list.
Conference Dinner tickets are £65 + VAT and can be added to your booking when registering.
An evening with...
We are delighted to have secured the services of Gyles Brandreth, writer, broadcaster, former MP and Lord Commissioner of the Treasury, now Chancellor of the University of Chester and one of Britain's most sought-after speakers. A veteran of QI and Have I Got News For You, a reporter on The One Show and a regular on Just a Minute. If you’ve experienced Gyles before you’ll want to see him again and if not, you are promised a rare treat.
Book onto “An evening with…” for £65 + vat when registering for Inspiring Leadership Conference 2019.
VIDEO WALL
View some of our videos from the last two years.
Event management provided by Blackberry Productions Ltd.
For general enquiries about the conference or presentations please email conference@inspiringleadership.org or call the conference helpline on 0845 139 2015 (International calls +44 (0) 188 720 9215)
For specific enquiries relating to the work of the three Inspiring Leadership conference partners please contact as follows:
Hosted by:
National Association of Head Teachers
1 Heath Square, Boltro Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1BL
Organised by:
Inspiring Leadership Events Ltd
11 Greenbox, Westonhall Road, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove, B60 4AL
