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The SEA’s Annual Conference and Exhibition will take place on the 28th and 29th March at Tonbridge School.

The full programme will be ready very soon, outline programme below

Outline programme:

28th March – 2pm – 5pm – Sports Centre Chapter
28th March – 7pm – Late – VIP Dinner
29th March – 9am – 5pm – Conference and Exhibition

Schools – To book you place click here.

A recording of last years conference can be seen in the members area on the website in the reference library.

Exhibitors and Sponsors

Take advantage of direct engagement with an expected audience of more than 100 delegates, all of whom are responsible for the commercial development of their schools’ enterprise – driving revenue by optimising the use of their schools’ facilities.

Exhibition Package: Cost to exhibit: £650 + VAT

Exhibition Space 2m x 1m
2 company representatives to attend on behalf of company
Social media promo – we will include all booked exhibitors in social media posts in lead up, during and post event
Profile and Logo in conference brochure
Speed networking session to be held in the afternoon on the 29th
Invitation to conference dinner (£85 per attendee)
Opportunity to Include branded Item in conference pack for delegates
Refreshments and lunch during event
Tables and chairs as needed

Headline Sponsorship – Cost £1250 + VAT

Exhibition package as above
Logo alongside SEA logo on all marketing and event materials
Mention in all social media promo
Opportunity to present at conference
1 x invite to the conference dinner (additional places £85)

Pen Sponsorship – £350 + VAT
Lanyard Sponsorship – £350 + VAT
Drinks Reception Sponsorship – £450 + VAT
Wine with dinner Sponsorship – £450 + VAT

For booking and more information on all of the above please contact [email protected]

To book your place click HERE

The launch of the Sports Chapter at Tonbridge School Centre in March was an important milestone – I look forward to networking with many colleagues around the country who run equally unique school sports centres. Sharing issues and opportunities while providing solutions to industry challenges, make this an exciting prospect.

Alex Lloyd, Manager, Tonbridge School Centre
The challenges and opportunities around generating commercial income within a school setting are unique – and without the SEA, we wouldn’t have the same level of organised peer support to share experiences, explore new perspectives, exchange best practice, and to encourage one another. The SEA adds real value year-round.

Oliver Watkins, Co-Commercial Director, Alleyn's School
In the short period of time that we have been a member of SEA its already proving invaluable. The courses are excellent and also very inspiring to see the potential our Enterprises has when listening to schools already very well established.

Kizzy Hazlewood, Events and Venue Officer, Kimbolton School
I return to the office after every one of the SEA events that I attend and immediately refer to my notes, implementing something new or developmental in my department.

Hannah Dwyer, Head of Commercial, Cheltenham Ladies’ College
We’ve been so fortunate to be able to host in-person events again at the SEA. Whilst our online offer is excellent, nothing beats meeting and chatting to colleagues in-person at a different school each time and seeing how someone else approaches things. I travel from South Devon every time but never regret making the effort.

Bob Panayides, Commercial Manager, Mount Kelly
Active professional networking is vital to our commercial activities. The SEA brings people together and builds long-term relationships as well as a good level of trust and support over time. The biggest advantages of being a SEA member are to get fresh ideas, strengthen business connections, raise your profile in your own school environment, gain more knowledge and most importantly get advice and support.

Marina Kilaniotis, Head of Commercial, Highgate School.
Membership of the SEA has really supported me in my journey at Sherborne school. Just being able to pick up a phone and get some advice from an expert on a specific subject has been invaluable.

Rebecca Fallon, Events Manager, Sherborne School

Annual conference

Education meets enterprise.. The SEA’s Annual Conference and Exhibition will take place on the 28th and 29th March at Tonbridge School.

Education meets enterprise..

The SEA’s Annual Conference and Exhibition will take place on the 28th and 29th March at Tonbridge School.