Manchester, United Kingdom plays host to Education Estates 2026, the Education Estates Exhibition and Conference, from 20 October 2026 to 21 October 2026, welcoming the sector for another closely watched edition. The event connects manufacturers, distributors, buyers and trade professionals, and has grown into a notable fixture on the sector's calendar. Taking place every year, Education Estates 2026 has become a fixture on the industry calendar. Expect to join around 5000 attendees over the course of the event. STEP CONNECT2 produces the event, drawing on years of practice to keep each edition sharp. Look for it at Manchester Central Convention Complex, whose halls and meeting rooms give the programme room to breathe.

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If it touches education or anything across Education, Education Industry, Education Investment, Educational Infrastructure, School Management and Education & Professional Development, chances are it is on a stand here somewhere. Walking the floor gives visitors a practical, hands-on overview of the latest products and the companies behind them. With 220+ exhibitors in attendance, the hardest part is deciding which stands to visit first. EdTech UK 2026 is co-located with it, sharing the same venue and dates.

For the cost of a few days, you get a read on the whole market that no spreadsheet can match. Education Estates 2026 continues to serve wholesalers, retailers and the suppliers who serve them as a practical platform for sourcing, networking and market insight.

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