Campus operations teams face tight procurement calendars and a need for targeted supplier meetings. Education Forum 2026 adopts a meet-the-buyer model to connect school and university decision makers with suppliers via pre-arranged one-to-one meetings.
Dates and venue for Education Forum 2026
The event runs 28 to 29 September 2026 at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre London Heathrow. The setup blends seminar sessions with scheduled buyer-supplier meetings to reduce the downtime common at open-floor exhibitions.
Who attends and who exhibits
Attendees include headteachers, bursars, facilities managers and estate directors responsible for campus operations. Exhibitors typically represent building services, energy management, security solutions and education technology providers that supply higher education institutions and multi-academy trusts.
How to prepare your prospecting for Education Forum 2026
Pre-arranged meetings demand concise, targeted outreach. Practical steps:
- Map your ideal customer profile by institution type, decision maker title and procurement timeline.
- Create a one-page case study highlighting measurable operational benefits and implementation times.
- Propose a 15-minute meeting agenda covering problem diagnosis, solution fit and next steps.
- Offer a pilot proposal with clear scope and evaluation criteria when relevant.
These actions increase the likelihood that conversations move beyond introductions to concrete procurement steps.
Programme format and learning opportunities
The summit pairs buyer meetings with expert seminars and practical sessions on campus management and internal facilities products. Content aims at operational staff who need actionable insights and vendors who require direct access to budget holders.
Final recommendation and next steps
If your sales cycle targets facilities and operations budgets in education, plan meetings around specific use cases and KPIs that matter to campus leaders. Registration and stand bookings are handled through the official site http://education-forum.co.uk where buyer meeting options and participation details are available.
