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Annual Conference and AGM

Events & networks
19/11/2026
NEC, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT
Event date
19/11/2026
Time
Location
NEC, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT

Join us for NGA’s Annual Address and Annual General Meeting on Thursday 19 November. We are delighted the School and Academies Show are in Birmingham. The event will include our Chief Executive Emma's Annual Address outlining our forthcoming priorities driven by you, alongside our topical seminars where industry experts will share their views and practical ideas to support you in your roles.

Programme

Full programme details will be announced shortly. Please note that the timings of seminar sessions may be subject to change.

Welcome Keynote from NGA's Chief Executive, Emma Balchin, joined by the senior leadership team

Seminar details to be confirmed.

Governing in 4D sets out NGA's vision for effective trust governance through four interconnected dimensions: trust boards, members, local governance and executive leadership.

Explore the report and the evidence underpinning strong governance practice across trusts.

Time to explore the wider SaaS show

Seminar details to be confirmed.

Seminar details to be confirmed.

Lunch break. Time to explore the wider SaaShow

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By holding our Annual Address and AGM at the wider Schools and Academies Show, you will gain additional benefits, including:

Free entry

Automatic registration for the 2-day SaaS event featuring 200+ top speakers.

Networking and exhibitor access

Access to 200+ exhibitors during the breaks.

Exclusive access

Exclusive NGA member sessions.

Networking reception

Drinks reception after NGA’s event finishes.

Event location

NEC
North Avenue
Marston Green
Birmingham
B40 1NT

By train

A five-minute walk away from Birmingham International Railway Station.

Parking

Signposted from all motorways and major routes including the M42, M40 and M6.