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Exhibit and partner · ILEC 2027
Position your organisation at the heart of the conversations shaping education, with direct access to senior leaders from schools, trusts and colleges.
Enquire nowWhy partner with us
ILEC brings together emerging, existing and established leaders from schools, trusts, colleges and the wider education sector for two days of collaboration, discussion and professional development.
Delegates come actively looking for new ideas, trusted partners and practical solutions. Through thought leadership, networking, exhibition presence and high-profile brand visibility, partnering puts your organisation right alongside them.
Who attends
Breakdown of leaders
85%
of delegates learnt something new and plan to do things differently as a result
31%
of 2026 delegates were attending for the first time
Five reasons to partner
Connect directly with decision-makers from schools, trusts, colleges and education organisations across the UK.
Designed around interaction and collaboration, for genuine conversations rather than transactional engagement.
Position your organisation alongside an event focused on leadership development, future thinking and sector improvement.
Extra reach through Schools Week and FE Week keeps you visible before, during and after the event.
The team behind the Festival of Education, the Apprenticeships and Training Conference and the Pearson National Teaching Awards.
Partnership packages
From thought leadership and brand visibility to exhibition presence and bespoke activations, every package includes coverage across Schools Week and FE Week. All prices exclude VAT.
£36,750 + VAT
Take the lead role at ILEC 2027. Your organisation is woven through the whole conference experience, from marketing campaigns and opening remarks to networking, digital engagement and delegate communications.
• Exclusive billing as Headline Partner• 6m x 2m exhibition space plus a private boardroom• Short opening remarks and a 45-second video before each plenary• Your own breakout session• Branding across the main stage, app, badges and venue• 8 delegate passes, 6 stand passes, 6 VIP reception tickets• 150,000 impressions across Schools Week and FE Week
Enquire now£25,750 + VAT
Shape the conversation in one programme strand, with a session of your own and a central exhibition presence.
• 6m x 2m exhibition space in a central location• Deliver a breakout session in your strand• Branding across your strand stage and the app• 6 delegate passes, 4 stand passes, 4 VIP reception tickets• 100,000 impressions across Schools Week and FE Week
Enquire£19,750 + VAT
Be the brand that welcomes every delegate, from joining instructions weeks before to first arrival on the day.
• 3m x 2m exhibition space near registration• Branding across registration, welcome area and badges• Branded materials or giveaways at registration• 6 delegate passes, 4 stand passes, 4 VIP reception tickets• 75,000 impressions across Schools Week and FE Week
Enquire£19,750 + VAT
Own the standout social moment of the conference: “An Evening with…, in partnership with” your organisation.
• Exclusive naming rights for the evening reception• Short opening remarks at the reception• Branding across the reception venue, signage and screens• Exhibition space in the main networking area• 5 delegate passes, 3 stand passes, 6 VIP reception tickets• 50,000 impressions across Schools Week and FE Week
Enquire£15,750 + VAT
Take your brand into the relaxed conversations where lasting relationships are built.
• Recognition as Networking Drinks Reception Partner• Branded materials or activations at the reception• Exhibition space in the main networking area• 4 delegate passes, 3 stand passes, 5 VIP reception tickets
EnquireExhibition
The exhibition sits at the heart of the networking area. Every stand is professionally designed and sustainably built, so your team can focus entirely on talking to delegates.
£4,750 + VAT
• Professionally built, sustainable 3m x 2m stand with a fully branded lightbox• Furniture, power and Wi-Fi included• Full set-up and build included• Space for promotional materials and giveaways• 2 stand passes
Upgrade to a 3m x 3m space-only stand with 3 stand passes for an additional £2,500 + VAT (4 available).
Book a standAdd-ons and sponsorships
Conference app sponsor
Splash screen, in-app branding and targeted push notifications.
Conference bag sponsor
Your brand on sustainable, reusable delegate bags.
Digital display screen
Bring your stand to life with videos, demos and case studies.
Additional delegate pass
Bring more of your team into sessions and networking.
Lead capture scanner
Scan delegate badges to follow up and measure return.
VIP networking
Join the VIP reception, per person.
App and bag sponsorships are added to an exhibition package and don’t include exhibition space. All prices exclude VAT.
What our exhibitors say
“We’ve been to pretty much every conference available in education and we now stick to two a year, one of them being Inspiring Leadership, so I would definitely recommend it.”
Greg Hay, Managing Director, OuttaReach
“What I love about this event is lots of people, senior leaders, CEOs, headteachers and deputy headteachers have really got the buying power to be able to invest while they are here today.”
Dan Kelly, Managing Director, Commando Joe’s
“The conference has been one of our best annual events for marketing and networking with our key audience. That is why we are attending and sponsoring the event again.”
Hans Meier, Sales and Business Development, Community Playthings
“Partnering with Inspiring Leadership makes sense. They provide one of the best platforms for promoting fun, imagination and creativity as part of the learning process. Few other conferences deliver such effective opportunities.”
Jessica Tilston, Marketing Manager, Creative Play UK
Exhibitor FAQs
Who attends ILEC?
Chief executives, headteachers, principals, assistant heads, heads of department and other senior leaders: the all-important decision-makers, from every education setting including multi-academy trusts.
What types of organisations exhibit?
Organisations focused on education, leadership and wellbeing, from school resources, play equipment and literacy tools to wellbeing programmes, consultancy and education technology. Exhibitors range from innovative start-ups to established organisations.
Can I bring more of my team?
Yes. Additional delegate passes are £300 + VAT each, and VIP networking can be added for £150 + VAT per person.
Can you create a bespoke package?
Yes. Get in touch and we’ll work with you to find the right partnership or exhibition package for your goals and budget.
For all sponsorship and exhibition enquiries, email exhibition@inspiringleadership.org