ICC, Birmingham
Every June, over 800 educational leaders from across the UK come together at the ICC Birmingham for the Inspiring Leadership Conference - a renowned event in the UK education calendar.
Attendees included headteachers, senior leaders, Multi-Academy Trust CEOs, business managers, and educational advisors - all dedicated to shaping the future of education.
In the words of our delegates, the conference provides the space to stop, think, review and refocus. It’s an opportunity to network with colleagues, listen to and learn from speakers from all walks of life and reignite passion for the profession.
With themes ranging from AI in education to inclusive leadership, workload management to mental health and parental engagement, the conferences blends expert-led keynote content with collaborative workshops.
Blackberry Events provides end-to-end event management support, vital to the successful planning and delivery of the conference. As lead organisers, the team manages:
In close collaboration with NAHT and Inspiring Leadership Events, Blackberry Events ensures that every element, from keynote speakers to social media marketing, is aligned with the vision and values of the conference.
The 2025 event marked a bold new chapter with several standout features:
The Inspiring Leadership Conference is more than an event- it’s a movement that supports school improvement, leadership development, and wellbeing in education. It continues to:
Thanks to the meticulous delivery, the conference is now a must-attend fixture in the educational calendar and will be returning on 4-5 June 2026 for its twelfth year.
The conference continues to grow in size, impact, and reputation each year. Feedback from exhibitors and attendees in 2025 speaks volumes:
“Engaged with a high number of decision makers... Becci was amazing – her attention to detail and attitude helped everything run smoothly.” – Exhibitor
“Spacious, professional environment. The exhibition space felt fresh and welcoming throughout the event.” – Exhibitor
“An amazing opportunity to be inspired, connect with colleagues and get the much needed oxygen that all school leaders need.” – Delegate
“Literally inspirational! Grounds me again! You cannot afford not to attend regardless of budget!” – Delegate
“An honour and privilege to speak alongside such incredible people – and to such a wonderful audience.” – Speaker, Ad Davis
