SNE Event

4 weeks priority booking for partner school & SBM network members

Join us for The 2026 Education Business Conference, previously known as The School Business Management Conference. For the thirteenth year running, Schools North East is bringing together School Business Professionals from across the region and beyond for our (now-reimagined) conference, designed to address the critical current and future needs of schools as businesses. While we’re delighted to embrace a new name, new venue and fresh format, the core of what makes this event so valuable remains unchanged.

Who Should Attend?
This event is ideal for anyone involved in their school or trust’s operations and strategic planning, including:

• Experienced School Business Professionals and newcomers to the role
• Individuals involved in operational or strategic roles within schools or trusts
• School Business Managers, Office Managers, HR and Finance Managers, CFOs, COOs, Administrators
• Head Teachers and other School Leaders

Why Attend?
This must-attend event offers actionable insights, innovative strategies, and practical tools to help you navigate today’s challenges while planning for tomorrow.

Engage with Peers: Connect with like-minded professionals, from School Business Managers and CFOs to Administrators and Senior Leaders.

Learn and Grow: Benefit from expert-led keynote speeches, interactive workshops, and sessions tailored to your professional challenges.

Explore Solutions: Visit our comprehensive exhibition featuring providers ready to help you innovate and streamline your operations.

Building Infrastructure: Create sustainable, future-focused environments for your team and students

Developing Systems: Utilise the latest tools for efficiency and effectiveness

Empowering People: Learn how to build a resilient and skilled workforce