Brought to you by NAHT, EducationScape, publishers of Schools Week and FE Week, and Blackberry Events, Inspiring Leadership in Education (ILEC) has spent more than a decade bringing together the people shaping the future of education. In 2027, we’re taking the next step in that journey.
Inspiring Leadership in Education is moving to London
This isn’t simply a new venue. It’s the start of an exciting new chapter for a conference that continues to grow alongside the education sector it serves.
As the sector evolves, the conversations we need to have are becoming broader yet more interconnected than ever. From early years to further education, from trust leadership to classroom practice, today’s challenges demand a place where the whole sector can come together, share ideas and learn from one another.
After years of connecting leaders in Birmingham, ILEC 2027 will take place in the heart of London, creating a space designed for bigger conversations, broader perspectives and stronger connections.
Set in the shadow of St Paul’s Cathedral, our new venue offers a very different experience from the vast exhibition halls that have defined education conferences for too long. Expect thoughtfully designed spaces, flooded with natural light. Spaces that encourage genuine conversations and help ideas flourish long after a keynote has finished. Everything is designed around your experience.
Alongside a refreshed brand and identity, the 2027 programme will reflect the full breadth of today’s education landscape. Headteachers, CEOs, principals, senior leaders, aspiring leaders and education professionals from every setting will find a place within the conversation.
You can still expect all your conference favourites: world-class keynote speakers, thought-provoking workshops, practical insights and unparalleled networking opportunities.
With excellent transport links, an unrivalled range of accommodation and some of the country’s most iconic landmarks on its doorstep, London offers the perfect backdrop for education’s leadership community to come together.
More importantly, it provides a setting that matches the scale of the discussions taking place inside the conference itself.
Education leaders make decisions that influence the lives of thousands of children and young people every day. The environment in which they gather to reflect, learn and plan for the future should reflect that responsibility.
We believe London does exactly that.
Book now to join the conversation. Early bird rates are available until 1 January 2027. Book your place.
