Join a Trusted Circle of Education Leaders
Take part in invitation-only events where senior education leaders can share honest insight, explore fresh thinking and build valuable relationships with people who understand their responsibilities.
Your Place in the Conversation
Some of the most valuable conversations in education happen when leaders have the time, trust and space to speak openly with one another.
SMART MEETINGS® Education brings carefully selected senior leaders together to share experiences, explore new perspectives and discuss the challenges shaping schools and Multi-Academy Trusts.
Places are intentionally limited to protect the quality of each discussion and ensure that every attendee can make a meaningful contribution.
Why Attend?
Your time is valuable, so every SMART MEETINGS® Education event is carefully designed to make attending genuinely worthwhile. As a delegate, you can expect:
Relevant Peer Connections
Meet senior leaders who understand the realities, responsibilities and pressures of leading within education.
Honest Conversation
Meet senior leaders who understand the realities, responsibilities and pressures of leading within education.
Practical Insight
Explore ideas, approaches and perspectives that can inform decisions within your own organisation.
Respected Contributors
Hear from experienced education leaders, specialists and speakers with relevant knowledge to share.
Fresh Perspective
Step away from daily pressures and give important challenges the time and attention they deserve.
Lasting Relationships
Build professional connections that continue beyond the event itself.
Who Attends?
Created for Senior Education Decision-Makers
SMART MEETINGS® Education events welcome senior leaders from Multi-Academy Trusts, school groups, local authorities, independent schools and other relevant education organisations.
Typical attendees include:
- Chief Executives and Deputy Chief Executives
- Chief Operating Officers
- Chief Financial Officers and Finance Directors
- Chief Information, Technology and Digital Officers
- Data and Transformation Directors
- Education and School Improvement Directors
- HR, People and Workforce Directors
- Safeguarding and SEND Directors
- Operations and Estates Directors
- Procurement and Commercial Directors
- Other senior leaders relevant to the event theme
Attendance is invitation-only and subject to role relevance, availability and the balance of the peer group. Delegate places are reserved for serving education leaders. Commercial organisations participate through an agreed SMART MEETINGS® event partnership.
A Thoughtfully Hosted Experience
Every event is professionally managed from arrival through to the closing conversation.
Welcome & Networking
Meet fellow education leaders in a relaxed setting before the formal programme begins.
Expert Introduction
A respected speaker, panel or contributor introduces the event theme and provides context for the conversation.
Open Discussion
Fireside conversations and facilitated roundtables allow attendees to exchange experiences, explore challenges and compare approaches.
Dining & Connection
Lunch or dinner provides further opportunities for informal discussion and meaningful peer connection.
Shared Reflections
The event concludes with key observations, final thoughts and time to continue conversations with fellow attendees.
Conversations Shaped by Education Leaders
Our programme is informed by the feedback, priorities and experiences shared with us by leaders across the education sector. Current themes include:
- Trust leadership, growth and governance
- Workforce wellbeing, recruitment and retention
- SEND and inclusive education
- Safeguarding and online safety
- The impact of artificial intelligence
- Financial sustainability and additional revenue
- Digital transformation, data and technology
- Teaching, learning and pupil outcomes
- Estates, energy and operational efficiency
- Procurement, compliance and organisational risk
- Community engagement
- The future of education
What Does It Cost to Attend?
Attendance at SMART MEETINGS® Education events is complimentary for approved senior education leaders. A confirmed delegate place normally includes:
- Access to the complete event programme
- Speaker presentations and discussions
- Venue hospitality
- Lunch or dinner where included
- Facilitated networking
- Event materials
Submitting a request does not automatically confirm attendance. Our team will review your role, organisation and the relevance of the event before contacting you personally.
Any travel or overnight accommodation included with a particular event will be clearly stated in the invitation and agreed in advance.
All hospitality is provided transparently and without obligation. Attendees should follow their organisation’s own gifts and hospitality policies.
Requesting a Place Is Simple
1. Register Your Interest
Complete the short invitation request form with your contact, role and organisation details.
2. Tell Us Your Interests
Select the topics and event formats most relevant to your responsibilities.
3. Application Review
Our team will review your details against the event theme, audience criteria and available places.
4. Receive Your Invitation
If the event is suitable and a place is available, we will contact you with confirmation and the complete event information.
Is attendance genuinely complimentary?
Yes. Approved education leaders can attend without paying a delegate fee. The invitation will clearly explain what is included.
Does requesting an invitation guarantee a place?
No. Places are limited and requests are reviewed according to role relevance, the event theme and the required balance of attendees.
Can suppliers attend as delegates?
Delegate places are reserved for serving education leaders. Commercial organisations can participate through an agreed sponsorship or event partnership.
What information will I need to provide?
You will normally be asked for your name, organisation, job title, contact information and areas of professional interest.
Can I suggest a colleague?
Yes. You can recommend another senior leader, although their attendance will still be subject to the normal invitation process.
What happens after I submit the form?
The SMART MEETINGS® team will review your details and contact you if a suitable place or forthcoming event is available.
Join Fellow Education Leaders Around the Table
Places are intentionally limited to protect the quality of every conversation. Register your interest today and take the first step towards joining a future SMART MEETINGS® Education event.