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Are you looking to attend a Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Conference in 2025?

You will find an aggregated list of conferences here that might fit your needs!

This list will be updated periodically as more conferences are announced.

Is your conference not here? Let us know and we’ll get you added.

July 2025

Conference: nasen LIVE 2025

Date: Friday 4th July 2025
Location: The Vox Conference Venue, Resort World, Mastron Green, Birmingham B40 1PU
Organisers: nasen
Details: nasen LIVE 2025 is set to take place on Friday, 4 July 2025, at The Vox Conference Centre in Birmingham. This in-person CPD event is designed for SENCOs, teachers, school leaders, and education professionals dedicated to enhancing outcomes for children and young people with SEND. Attendees can expect a full day of specialist-led seminars, keynote sessions, and access to an extensive SEND exhibition featuring award-winning resources and services. The conference also offers valuable networking opportunities, with lunch and refreshments included in the £109 ticket price. Early bird tickets are available at a discounted rate of £89 for a limited time. For more information and to book your place, visit the official event page.​

October 2025

Conference: Tes SEND Show 2025

Date: Friday 10th October – Saturday 11th October 2025
Location: Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, The Angel, London N1 0QH
Organisers: Mark Allen Group
Details: The Tes SEND Show 2025, taking place on 10–11 October at London’s Business Design Centre, is the UK’s largest event dedicated to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The event features over 100 exhibitors, free interactive workshops, and a CPD-certified seminar programme with 42 expert-led sessions. Highlights include the SEND Leadership Summit on 10 October for senior leaders, and a Parent, Carer and Teacher Forum offering practical advice and peer support. The show brings together educators, SENCOs, therapists, and local authority professionals to explore the latest resources, strategies, and innovations in SEND education. Entry is free with registration, while seminars and summit access require paid tickets.

November 2025

Conference: The Eighth Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Conference 2025

Date: Wednesday 19th November 2025
Location: London (Venue TBA)
Organisers: Institute of Government & Public Policy (IGPP)
Details:The Eighth Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Conference 2025, hosted by the Institute for Government & Public Policy (IGPP), will take place on 19 November 2025 in London. This CPD-accredited event aims to unite SENDCOs, inclusion leads, headteachers, local authority representatives, and third-sector professionals to explore the latest policies, guidance, and strategies for improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND. Key themes include the implementation of the government’s SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan, practical methods to meet the SEND Code of Practice standards, and strategies to maximise funding in delivering SEND provisions. The conference runs from 9:00am to 4:00pm, with ticket prices starting at £249 + VAT for voluntary sector attendees, £349 + VAT for public sector, and £599 + VAT for private sector participants. For more information and to register, visit the official event page.

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