About the Cardiff
Show 2026
The National Education Show 2026 will be held at Utilita Arena Cardiff on Friday 2nd October. The day is designed to provide opportunities and new ways to improve and raise standards, enhance learning experiences and support learners. A must-attend event for everyone working in education including early years, primary, secondary, HE and FE. An ideal way to optimise your CPD training and explore products and services through an action packed day.
View seminars HERE!
Download Cardiff 2026 Show Brochure HERE!
Why you should attend?
The National Education Show in Cardiff offers a high-quality, cost-effective CPD and INSET solution for schools and settings across Wales.
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CPD-Accredited Seminars
Choose from a wide programme of practical, expert-led seminars focused on current challenges in education. -
Relevant to Every Role
Teachers, support staff and school leaders can attend sessions tailored to their specific responsibilities. -
A Smarter INSET Day
Deliver meaningful CPD for your whole team in one day, without the need to organise trainers, venues or multiple sessions. -
Save Time and Money
A cost-effective alternative to in-house training, helping schools maximise budgets while meeting CPD needs. -
Discover Trusted Providers
Meet education suppliers, charities and organisations offering resources and services that support schools across Wales and beyond. -
Network and Share Practice
Connect with colleagues, share ideas and take away practical strategies you can use immediately.
One day. One venue. Real impact for your school.
Don’t miss out – sessions sold out early last year! See the full programme here!
By visiting the show, you will:
- Access over 50 expert-led CPD seminars
- Take away practical strategies and resources to raise standards, enhance learning, and support learners
- Connect with education peers, speakers, and sector experts through valuable networking opportunities
- Explore and trial the latest products and services, with access to exclusive exhibitor offers
- Inspire and empower your staff with fresh ideas and perspectives
- Enjoy being in the heart of Cardiff, with the opportunity to explore Wales’ most beautiful capital city.
Cost
Prices per seminar: £10.00 + VAT – Early bird rate (until 26th June 2026)
£15.00 + VAT Standard rate (after 26th June 2026)
£20.00 + VAT – Price on the day
OFFER – 50% off for group 10+ (until 26th June 2026)
Contact us for further details and see how we can work within your budget!
Don’t just take our word for it!
“Our staff at Nant-y-Parc Primary School have attended the National Education Show for the last four years, giving all staff access to high-quality, bilingual, accredited CPD. The strategies gained in behaviour, wellbeing, teaching and learning, and ALN have since been embedded into our whole-school improvement plan. Following attending the NES, we’ve seen stronger staff wellbeing, more consistent behaviour management and inclusive practice, increased confidence in supporting ALN, and new classroom approaches such as wellbeing check-ins and restorative strategies. Staff now cascade their learning internally, leading follow-up sessions and sharing best practice across the school. NES is now a core part of our annual CPD calendar.”
Mrs Nicola Davies – Headteacher Nant y Park School
“We attended the National Education Show in October 2025, enabling staff to access bilingual, accredited CPD. Since then, new strategies in ICT, ALN, wellbeing, and teaching and learning have been embedded into our professional learning programme, boosting staff confidence, improving classroom practice, and strengthening wellbeing support.
We are now considering making NES a key part of our annual CPD calendar to continue developing innovative practice and enhancing our already strong teaching and learning offer.”
“The National Education Show in Cardiff was a truly fantastic event. Our staff came away inspired, commenting on how engaging and relevant the workshops were to their everyday practice. The range of stalls was also excellent — plentiful, informative, and highly pertinent to the needs of schools today. It was a brilliantly organised day that offered valuable professional learning and great networking opportunities. We’re already looking forward to next year!“
Mrs Kelly Wilcox, Head Teacher, Aberdare Park Primary School
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