Cooper Parry’s Academy Business Leader event is back again on Tuesday, 23rd June 2026.
This year’s event will again be held at the fabulous X+why Eighteen in Birmingham.
Last year, we brought together some of the brightest minds in the education sector for a jam-packed morning of updates, insights, and straight-talking advice. And you can expect the same again this year. No jargon. No waffle. Just what you need to know to keep your trust compliant, confident, and ahead of the curve.
Our line-up for the day is just being finalised, but we’re really delighted to welcome back Julia Harnden from ASCL who’ll again be unpack changes to funding arrangements, essential budget assumptions and how Trusts are navigating ongoing financial pressures across the sector.
We’ll also be providing our usual financial and regulatory updates as well as covering some of the key cyber risks our team are seeing and what you can do to protect your trust. And our expert panel will be back again, tackling some real scenarios seen across the sector over the past year.
CPD points are available, making this a valuable opportunity to support your continued professional development while gaining insight from across the sector.
If you want to know more take a look at this roundup of last year’s event. You can then book your place HERE.

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