Transforming SEND Support with the SEND Conference 2026
Increasing pupil needs, policy changes, stretched budgets, and staff pressures can make it difficult to provide the level of support that learners and families require. The SEND Conference, taking place on 7th May 2026 at Excel London, is designed to help SEND leaders, SENCOs, and inclusion specialists overcome these challenges.
The conference will feature expert speakers sharing practical strategies, assistive technology, and evidence-backed approaches for inclusion. Key sessions include topics like “From Access to Agency: Rethinking SEND Support with Generative AI”, offering guidance on ethical, effective ways to use AI to reduce barriers without diminishing learning. Other sessions focus on emotional regulation, practical tools for resource prioritisation, and strategies to stretch your SEND budget further.
Delegates can also explore the latest assistive technologies, benchmark approaches with other SEND leaders, and gain clarity on evolving policies. Whether you want to enhance provision, improve pupil engagement, or strengthen staff capacity, the SEND Conference provides practical insight you can implement immediately.
Why attend? The conference equips you with tools to improve outcomes for learners with SEND, save time and resources, and foster a culture of inclusion across your school or trust. From understanding policy to applying new technologies, the event offers actionable strategies tailored to the real-world challenges of SEND provision.
Register your free place today for the SEND Conference 2026 at Excel London and take the next step in transforming SEND support in your setting.
Our Mission & Values
At the Schools & Academies Show, we are committed to fostering innovation, inspiration and learning across the education sector.
Our mission is to provide senior education leaders with a one-stop shop of everything they need to put together their strategic business and school improvement plans for lasting impact. The content, exhibition floor, suppliers and interactive features have been carefully curated to reflect and provide solutions to the challenges and pain points facing senior leaders within schools and MATs.
Visitors leave with new connections, actionable insights and practical strategies to drive school improvements, make cost savings and transform pupil outcomes.
The show takes place twice a year, our one-day show at the Excel is held in May and we host a two-day event at the NEC, Birmingham each November. Collectively, both shows attract 6000+ visitors, hosting tailored CPD content, unrivalled networking opportunities and an exhibition hosting cutting-edge education suppliers.
Please sign in or register for FREE
If you are a registered user on SEND Network, please sign in