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The impact of biophilic design on the education estate.

How the adoption of digital approaches to the delivery of education services, and efficiencies within the estate, are impacting on the design and management of buildings.

The challenge facing education estates professionals in ensuring buildings are safe and operationally efficient.

Exploring the carbon net zero journey and what needs to be done to meet targets.

Exploring what will happen when education facilities developed under PFI come to contract end.

Looking at how the design of schools, nurseries and colleges has evolved in the past few years to better meet the needs of all building users.

Alastair Campbell and Jo Johnson will engage in a head-to-head debate.

How will ed tech and the wider educational investment landscape be impacted by AI? Hear from investors, tech experts and providers.

A panel review of the growing role that ESG plays in investing decisions and the future of education businesses.

A discussion on the current M&A market and insight into where deal activity will focus and how advisors originate the deals of the future.

The demand for international private education is growing rapidly, presenting numerous opportunities in various markets across the globe. This opening keynote session, led by L.E.K. Consulting’s Ashwin Assomull, will explore the key trends shaping education investment in 2024 and beyond. The session will highlight the latest developments in the private education sector, uncovering key growth avenues and emerging investment prospects across various segments. Attendees will gain valuable insights on the long-term market forces driving growth and valuable perspectives on the future of education.

Strategic buyers are supposed to prioritise strategic fit and long-term goals, while financial buyers emphasise financial returns and short-to-medium-term gains. How do these different goals work in a deal scenario? We ask a corporate and financial acquirer for their perspective alongside the M&A adviser who has to manage both in a deal scenario.

Insights into the impact of the new political landscape, highlighting proposed policies for the education sector and how this will impact investing in the education space.

A panel of CEOs  will discuss the key routes to growing a business in the education sector, from internationalisation to tech enablement to cross selling.

Mark Taylor, Bursar at King’s Canterbury, in conversation with Dorothy McLaren, CEO of the Schools’ Enterprise Association.

An overview of the current international market for UK private school education abroad and also the opportunity to “import” overseas students, especially in schools who aren’t equipped to “export”.

Last year's panel reunite for discussion one year on.

Now we know it's coming, what are the implications and how do we mitigate as far as possible?

This year saw a landslide election result and a new government entering Parliament. This panel discussion will explore the Labour Party’s policies for the early years sector, detailing the opportunities and implications they could have. With a focus on funding allocations, new initiatives and the long term vision for early years, the panellists will delve into the impact of these policies on both providers and families.

Running a nursery is more than just childcare; it's a business that is instrumental to society’s infrastructure and is responsible for the development of our next generations. Our panel consists of chief executives of thriving early years settings. They will share their experiences of running growing groups and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

Daniel Cohen of MTM Consulting will present the key trends in the UK nursery market in terms of supply and demand during 2024 and the forecast for 2025. A panel of key figures in the industry will then discuss the outlook for 2025.

This panel discussion will highlight the dynamics of the M&A landscape and the opportunities for providers across the country to expand. Attendees with hear insights from experts across legal and finance who will explore regulatory changes, valuations and also offer practical advice for businesses looking for their next growth opportunity.

The relationship between Ofsted and early years providers is crucial for the sustainability for the sector. During this presentation, Ofsted will highlight some of its recent analysis, identify the opportunities and challenges, and outline ways in which it can support providers in meeting regulatory standards and enhancing the quality of care.