Upcoming Events

Schools and Academies Show
ExCel, London – 7th May 2026

The UK’s Leading Education Show
The Schools & Academies Show provides the education community with a one-stop shop of everything they need to further strengthen their strategic business and school improvement plans for a lasting impact.

The show returns to London, welcoming over 4000 school leaders to connect, discuss the latest sector updates and discover new ideas to drive school improvements and elevate pupil outcomes.

Westcountry Group works with a number of Schools and Academies across the UK. Our Versa mobile-dining furniture helps them save space and fit more students into their dining hall.
Please come and visit us on stand D28 for more information. #SAASHOW

ISBA Annual Conference
ICC Wales, Newport – 12th-13th May 2026

Held over two and a half days, ISBA’s popular annual conference welcomes more than 500 bursars and senior management staff from independent schools every year. As the business managers of schools they are the key decision-makers in sourcing their school’s services and supplies.

Westcountry Group works with ISBA member schools to create high-quality, engaging learning environments. Our end-to-end services, including interior design, furniture supply, fit-out, project management and complete space transformation, enable delegates to access proven, education-focused solutions that enhance outcomes and operational efficiency.
Please come and visit our stand for more information.

Assist FM Conference
Crowne Plaza, Glasgow – 14-15th May 2026

Great Minds Think Alike
This year’s conference theme will highlight the importance of working together in our industry. Building strong partnerships is key to driving innovation, improving efficiency, and providing great service as our operations continuously become more complex.

Westcountry Group works with a number of education establishments across the UK. Our Versa mobile-dining furniture helps them save space and fit more students into their dining hall.
Please come and visit us on stand 41 for more information.

The Northern Education Show
Bolton Stadium Hotel – 25th June 2026

The North’s Leading Education Event
The Northern Education Show is the region’s leading event for the promotion and development of effective school leadership, management, learning and teaching featuring a high-level conference, inspirational workshops and a comprehensive exhibition of leading suppliers of services to schools and academies.

Westcountry Group works with a number of education establishments across the UK. Our Versa mobile-dining furniture helps them save space and fit more students into their dining hall.
Please come and visit us on stand 267 for more information.

Festival in Education
Wellington College – 2nd-3rd July 2026

Where those who inspire find their own Inspiration
The 16th instalment of one of the UK’s most exciting and inspiring education events will take place in July 2026. Founded by Wellington College in 2010, the Festival of Education gathers educators from across the UK and beyond for two days of invaluable professional development, discussions, and networking.

Westcountry Group work with a number of Independent Schools to help them with their school refurbishment and furniture projects, creating an inspirational environment where students can thrive and grow.
Please come and visit us on stand C12 for more information.

The Future of Schools Conference
CorpAcq Stadium, Manchester – 14th October 2026

The Evolving Education System
With ongoing reforms following the government’s recent education White Paper, the conference explores topics such as SEND provision, attendance, curriculum breadth, workforce pressures, and how schools and trusts can adapt to emerging priorities such as AI readiness and widening disadvantage gaps.

Westcountry Group work with education establishments to help them with their school refurbishment and furniture projects, creating an inspirational environment where students can thrive and grow.
Please come and visit our stand for more information.

Learning Places Scotland
SEC, Glasgow – 3rd November 2026

The Annual gathering of Scotland’s Learning Estate Professionals
Learning Places Scotland covers the whole learning estate, from early years through to higher education, focusing on the funding, design, construction and management of learning environments; and tackling current challenges and priorities, including sustainability, ASN provision, outdoor learning, retrofit and digital infrastructure.

Westcountry Group works with a number of Local Autorities, Schools and Academies across the UK. Our Versa mobile-dining furniture helps them save space and fit more students into their dining hall.
Please come and visit us on stand 501 for more information.

Schools and Academies Show
NEC, Birmingham – 18th-19th November 2026

Mapping the Future of your School
The Schools & Academies Show will return to the NEC, Birmingham for 2-days in November 2025, welcoming over 3000 school leaders to connect, discuss the latest sector updates and source solutions for their school.

Westcountry Group works with a number of Schools and Academies across the UK. Our Versa mobile-dining furniture helps them save space and fit more students into their dining hall.
Please come and visit us on stand E30 for more information. #SAASHOW

Independent Schools Conference
NEC, Birmingham – 18th-19th November 2026

Stronger Together
The Independent Schools Conference is the leading event for independent school leaders looking to make an impact and shape the future of the sector.

Westcountry Group work with a number of Independent Schools to help them with their school refurbishment and furniture projects, creating an inspirational environment where students can thrive and grow.
Please come and visit us on stand M62 for more information.