Thursday 11 February 2027, Birmingham
Additional information about the 2027 conference programme, speakers, and registration will be released closer to the event date.
This year’s conference will explore what it means for trust leaders to take the long view and plan with clarity, resilience, and purpose. As the sector navigates increasing cost pressures in a very challenging fiscal environment, significant policy reform and a changing funding landscape, the conference will explore how trusts can plan strategically for long-term sustainability and maintain their focus on delivering high-quality education for every child.
Delegates will hear from leading policymakers, sector experts, and peers, and will leave with greater insight, practical tools and renewed confidence to navigate change and shape strategies that will strengthen their trusts for the decade ahead.
Hear from some of today's leading educational thinkers
Give you and your leadership team time to re-think how your trust works
Connect with colleagues from school trusts across the country
Engage with innovative providers to the school trust sector
This conference is an extension of CST's Finance and Operations professional communities - unique spaces for school trust staff to network, share, and learn, all year round. Community membership is an integral part of CST membership.
The conference is fully booked - join our waiting list for any late availability.
For details about commercial tickets, please contact conference@cstuk.org.uk.
CST members only: Full conference access including keynotes, workshops, lunch, and resources
Fully booked£420 inc VAT at 20%
CST members only: Full conference access including keynotes, workshops, lunch, and resources plus a networking dinner the night before the conference
Fully booked£474 inc VAT at 20%
Non-CST member place for conference including keynotes, workshops, and lunch
Not available£492 inc VAT at 20%
Our conference takes place at the Eastside Rooms, Birmingham.
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.
Eastside Rooms
2 Woodcock Street
Birmingham
B7 4BL
The conference takes place on 5 February 2026.
Delegate registration will begin at 08:00 with the main programme running approximately 09:15 to 16:00.
Delegate places include full access to conference main sessions, workshops, and exhibition, plus refreshments, and lunch during the day.
Overnight accommodation is not included and delegates are responsible for their own travel arrangements.
The event programme is provisional and subject to change. Booking terms and conditions apply.
Imagery is from past events and may not reflect future programmes.
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