About this Event
We are delighted to announce the 2026 Dorset School Business Leaders annual conference, which will provide:
Artificial Intelligence & Digital Innovation
Discover how AI and emerging technologies can transform school business management, from financial forecasting to procurement, and explore practical tools already being adopted in schools and trusts.
Sustainability & Net Zero
Learn strategies for sustainable procurement, energy efficiency, and carbon reduction, aligning with national climate priorities and regional initiatives.
Funding & Financial Resilience
Gain insights into the latest funding frameworks, budget pressures, and innovative cost‑saving approaches tailored to South West schools.
Cybersecurity & Digital Transformation
Understand how to protect your school systems from cyber threats while embracing digital solutions for efficiency and collaboration.
Wellbeing & Workforce Development
Explore approaches to strengthen resilience and wellbeing for School Business Leaders and staff, balancing workload with long‑term sustainability.
Regional Collaboration
Build partnerships across Dorset and the South West, sharing best practice and amplifying collective influence.
We are grateful for the support received from our sponsors and exhibitors, who have enabled us to provide this conference at no cost to our schools, and we look forward to learning more about them over the course of the conference.
The conference will give an opportunity for school business, operations and finance professionals to meet and network with likeminded peers, visit an exciting exhibition packed full of leading education suppliers, attend practical workshops, and hear from industry leading and inspirational speakers.
Importantly, in coming together at the conference, we are also reminded of the importance of supporting one another and sharing what we know.
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Event venue & nearby stays
Queen's Hotel, Meyrick Road, East Cliff, Bournemouth BH1 3DL, East Cliff, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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