The CST Annual Conference 2025 will explore, through the theme of flourishing, how our school system can move from good to great to deliver excellence, inclusion and equity for all children – and the adults that support them.
Too often, public sector leaders meet and talk in silos and echo chambers. Our vision for an education system in which all can flourish calls for relationships that prioritise collaboration, social cohesion, and justice within and between our organisations, in our communities and with other public services.
Our conference sets out to widen and deepen these conversations and offer practical support for building the relationships that will bring about change and enable all children to flourish. Join us to consider fresh thinking, hear evidence, share stories of impact, and to make new connections and bonds in our collective commitment to flourishing together.
Give you and your leadership team time to re-think how your trust works
Hear from inspiring voices and some of today's leading educational thinkers
Connect with colleagues from school trusts across the country
Engage with innovative providers to the school trust sector
Individual booking (1-2 attendees)
CST members only: Full conference access on both days including lunch, refreshments and attendance at the Annual Conference dinner on evening one
BOOK NOW£618 inc VAT at 20%
Group booking (3-10 attendees)
CST members only: Full conference access on both days including lunch, refreshments and attendance at the Annual Conference dinner on evening one
BOOK NOW£588 inc VAT at 20%
Individual booking (1-2 attendees)
CST members only: Full conference access on both days including lunch and refreshments
BOOK NOW£540 inc VAT at 20%
Group booking (3-10 attendees)
CST members only: Full conference access on both days including lunch and refreshments
BOOK NOW£510 inc VAT at 20%
Individual booking (1-2 attendees)
Non-members: Full conference access on both days including lunch and refreshments
Available soon£672 inc VAT at 20%
CONFERENCE EXHIBITION
Our extensive exhibition puts you in touch with leading sector organisations and suppliers
Our conference takes place the Birmingham ICC, one of the country’s largest conference venues.
We recommend using public transport wherever possible to attend. The venue is within Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone and there may be additional fees for driving to the venue.
International Convention Centre
8 Centenary Square
Birmingham
B1 2EA
The conference takes place across 16 and 17 October 2025.
Delegate registration will begin at 08:30 on 16 October, with the main programme beginning at 10:00. The conference will close at approximately 15:00 on 17 October.
Standard delegate places include attendance at main conference sessions and workshops across the two days, plus refreshments, lunch, and networking drinks.
Accommodation can be booked at exclusive rates through our venue booking agent MICE Concierge.
Our conference programme is provisional and subject to change. Booking terms and conditions apply.
Imagery is from past events and may not reflect the 2025 programme.
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