Explore, play and blast off with Peppa!
Step into the Arena
The flagship event returns to Birmingham and its incredible crowd in 2026
bp pulse LIVE is the Midlands' outstanding entertainment experience for artists and visitors alike.
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 has been designed to empower school leaders with action points, innovative ideas and tangible solutions to help them make cost savings, overcome their most pressing challenges and elevate pupil outcomes.
Join us on 19th and 20th November as we return to the NEC, Birmingham for two-days packed full of insightful discussion with inspirational leaders, cutting-edge innovations from market-leading suppliers and unrivaled networking opportunities with your peers.
The show will host 3 co-located events, the EdTech Summit, the Independent Schools Conference and the new 2025 Higher Education Transformation Expo, providing new opportunities to make more connections, benefit from a larger exhibition and access additional CPD content.
Explore, play and blast off with Peppa!
Step into the Arena
The flagship event returns to Birmingham and its incredible crowd in 2026
bp pulse LIVE is the Midlands' outstanding entertainment experience for artists and visitors alike.
Elevate your NEC experience at Voco St. John's Hotel. Minutes away from the NEC with 201 stylish rooms, 13 versatile meeting spaces, and ample parking for 250 cars. Your gateway to comfort and convenience.
Offering scenic accommodation, diverse dining options, together with golf, spa & leisure facilities. Conveniently located only 5 miles from the NEC, making it an easy commute. Quote NEC25 for 10% off our Best Available Rates.
Stay close to the action at Hilton Birmingham Metropole. Dine at Brightsmith On The Water with views of Pendigo Lake. Discover our gym, pool, sauna and steam room. Then unwind in a comfortable room and wake up to breakfast.
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