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The Future of Academies Show and Exhibition 2026

CorpAcq Stadium, Greater Manchester 25 March 2026, 9:00am - 4:00pm

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Speakers

The Institute looks forward to welcoming a plethora of brilliant speakers with a wealth of knowledge and expertise to share with you.

If you are a thought leader in this area and would like to submit a case study session or address, please do so via this link.

Our Commitment to Inclusive Representation

The Institute is deeply committed to fostering diversity of thought and experience across all our speaker panels. We actively strive to include voices from underrepresented and marginalised communities, ensuring that the perspectives shared at our conferences reflect the broad range of communities we engage with and support.

We also recognise that diversity is multifaceted and not always visible. Beyond demographic identifiers, it encompasses lived experiences, backgrounds, and viewpoints that contribute to a more nuanced and inclusive dialogue. While this diversity may not always be immediately apparent, please be assured that our speaker selection process places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, representation, and equity at every stage.

Emma Mills
Headteacher at Birchwood High School and Director of Education at One Community Trust
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Steve Docking OBE
CEO
North West Academies Trust
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Warwick Mansell
Freelance Education Journalist and Writer/Editor
Education Uncovered
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Claire Williams
Deputy Head Teacher and Research School Director at Alexandra Park Primary School and Research School
David Baines MP
Labour Member of Parliament for St Helens North
Jane O'Brien
CEO
The Dean Trust
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Ruth Bradbury
Experienced Headteacher and Executive Principal, a former Ofsted Inspector
Ofsted Representative
Stephen Morales
Chief Executive
Institute of School Business Leadership (ISBL)
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