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25–26 June 2027 · Manchester

THE UPRISING
IS COMING

25–26 JUNE 2027 · MANCHESTER

THE UPRISING IS COMING

A conference. An awards night. A members' AGM. Two days built by Edufuturists for the educators actually changing the game.

26
→27

This isn't just an awards night anymore.

2026 proved what the Wolfpack wanted — so Uprising grows up for 2027. What was one evening is now a full day together, a night of awards, and a members-only AGM to close it out — three parts, across two days.

Get in

Pick your ticket

Wolfpack members save on every ticket. Early bird and group rates available too.
Wolfpack & early bird rates available
Day Ticket

Fri 25 June, daytime. Full access to the conference at Manchester College.

£110 full price
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Wolfpack & early bird rates available
Awards Event
‍(Night only)

Fri 25 June, evening. The Edufuturists Awards at Band on the Wall.

£70 full price
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Wolfpack, early bird & group rates available
Full Event Pass

Both days. Conference + awards night, best value.

£150 full price
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Wolfpack members only
AGM

Sat 26 June, brunch. Members-only, at Band on the Wall.

Free members
Members book now
What to expect

The event

Fri 25 June · Daytime
The conference — Edufuturists style

Provocations, not PowerPoints. Guest speakers, gatherings, and proper space to explore where education is actually heading — plus selected partner workshops woven through the day.

  • Guest speakers
  • Provocations
  • Networking
  • Partner workshops
Fri 25 June · Evening
The awards — our usual gathering

Loud, loose and full of the Wolfpack. Good food, louder company, and the Edufuturists Awards — celebrating the people pushing education forward.

  • Drinks reception
  • Awards ceremony
  • After party
Sat 26 June · Morning
The AGM — members only

Brunch, plans for the year, and a chance for the Wolfpack to shape where Edufuturists goes next. Members only.

  • Brunch
  • AGM
  • Wolfpack plans
Fri 25 June · Daytime

The conference — Edufuturists style

Provocations, not PowerPoints. Guest speakers, gatherings, and proper space to explore where education is actually heading — plus selected partner workshops woven through the day. It's a conference, but run our way.

  • Guest speakers
  • Provocations
  • Networking
  • Partner workshops
Fri 25 June · Evening

The awards — our usual rebellious gathering

Loud, loose and full of the Wolfpack. Good food, louder company, and the Edufuturists Awards — celebrating the people pushing education forward, in front of the community that gets it.

  • Drinks reception
  • Awards ceremony
  • After party
Running order

Agenda

Full timings, speakers and session titles land here once confirmed. This is the shape of the two days — check back for the detail.

Fri 25 June Conference

  • –:–
    Welcome & opening provocation
  • –:–
    Guest speaker sessions
  • –:–
    Partner workshops
  • –:–
    Networking break
  • –:–
    Closing session
Full schedule TBC

Fri 25 June Awards evening

  • –:–
    Doors & drinks reception
  • –:–
    Guest speaker sessions
  • –:–
    Dinner
  • –:–
    Awards ceremony
  • –:–
    After party
Venue & timings TBC

Sat 26 June AGM brunch

  • –:–
    Brunch & arrivals
  • –:–
    AGM — members only
  • –:–
    Wolfpack plans for the year
Venue & timings TBC
Fri 25 June

Conference

  • Welcome & opening provocation
  • Guest speaker sessions
  • Partner workshops
  • Networking break
  • Closing session
  • Full schedule TBC
Fri 25 June

Awards evening

  • Doors & drinks reception
  • Dinner
  • Awards ceremony
  • After party
  • Venue & timings TBC
SAT 26 June

AGM brunch

  • Brunch & arrivals
  • AGM — members only
  • Wolfpack plans for the year
  • Venue & timings TBC

Coming Soon

Taking the floor

Speakers

Lineup dropping soon.
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Coming Soon

Where it happens

Venue

Fri 25 June · Daytime
Manchester College

The daytime conference takes over Manchester College's flagship campus flexible studios, a main auditorium, breakout rooms built for workshops, not lecterns.

Fri 25 June evening & Sat 26 June AGM
Band on the Wall

25 Swan Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 5JZ. Both the awards evening and Saturday's AGM brunch are here — a 3 min walk from Shudehill, fully accessible.

Getting there

Useful info

Hotels

Recommended places to stay near Manchester College and Band on the Wall.

Travel

Getting to Manchester and between venues train, parking, and accessibility info.

Why we do this

The people rewriting education rarely get the credit.

Placeholder copy: quiet revolutions happen in classrooms every day — a curriculum rebuilt overnight, a school culture turned around from the ground up. Most of it goes unrecognised.

The Edufuturists Awards exist to name it, in a room full of people who understand exactly how hard it is.

Venue

Manchester College

The daytime conference takes over Manchester College's flagship campus — flexible studios, a main auditorium, breakout rooms built for workshops, not lecterns.
Evening awards and Saturday's AGM venues confirmed closer to the date.
  • City-centre Manchester, 10 min walk from Piccadilly Station
  • Step-free access throughout
  • On-site catering, dietary needs taken at booking
The panel

Judges

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The Edufuturists Awards

19 categories. One stage. Your nomination.

Voting for finalists opens later in the year.

Nominate Someone

01 Edufuturist of the Year

An individual who embodies a vision of where education could be 20 years from now.

Available to partner

02 Outstanding Achievement

03 HE Provider of the Year

A higher education organisation setting the standard for excellence by integrating advanced teaching methods and technologies, fostering a future-ready, innovative learning atmosphere.

Available to partner

04 College of the Year

This college stands out for its commitment to pioneering educational practices and technologies, ensuring students are equipped for the challenges of tomorrow.

Available to partner

05Secondary School of the Year

Recognised for its innovative approach to learning and student engagement, this secondary school is shaping the future by preparing students for a world beyond the classroom.

Available to partner

06 Primary School of the Year

A primary school that excels in creating a nurturing and innovative environment, where young learners are inspired to explore and grow in the digital age.

Available to partner

07 Independent School of the Year

An independent school leading the way with its cutting-edge curriculum and commitment to preparing students for success in a rapidly evolving world.

Available to partner

08 Multi-Academy Trust of the Year

A multi-academy trust renowned for its strategic vision in harnessing technology across its schools, driving excellence and equity in education for all students.

Available to partner

09Outstanding IT Professional

An individual or team dedicated to advancing education through exceptional IT support, ensuring seamless integration of technology in the learning process.

Available to partner

10 Skills Development Champion

This accolade goes to an initiative or individual championing skill development, aligning educational outcomes with the demands of the future workforce.

Available to partner

11 Most Innovative Educational Project

A project that stands at the forefront of educational innovation, dramatically enhancing learning outcomes and student engagement through creative and technological solutions.

Available to partner

12 Wellbeing Champion

Recognised for their outstanding contribution to promoting mental health and wellbeing within the educational community, fostering a supportive and positive learning environment.

Available to partner

13 Accessibility Champion

An individual or organisation that excels in breaking down barriers, ensuring inclusive and accessible learning experiences for all students, regardless of their abilities.

Available to partner

14 AI Pioneer

This award celebrates the visionary use of artificial intelligence in education, transforming teaching and learning with cutting-edge AI technologies and methodologies.

Available to partner

15 Diversity & Inclusion Champion

Celebrating those who are leading the charge in creating diverse and inclusive educational environments, where every student has the opportunity to thrive.

Available to partner

16 Educator of the Year

An educator who is redefining teaching excellence, inspiring students with innovative approaches and a passion for lifelong learning.

Available to partner

17 Educational Leader of the Year

A leader in education who embodies visionary leadership, driving transformative change and setting new standards of excellence in the educational landscape.

Available to partner

18 Sustainability Champion

An individual, team or project in education that is working to address climate change, improve sustainable practice and create a better future world.

Available to partner

19 Online School of the Year

An online school or training provider that is pushing the boundaries for what's possible doing learning differently, as well as having measurable impact.

Available to partner
The Edufuturists Awards

19 categories. One stage. Your nomination.

Nominate someone

  1. 01

    Edufuturist of the Year

  2. 02

    Outstanding Achievement

  3. 03

    HE Provider of the Year

  4. 04

    College of the Year

  5. 05

    Secondary School of the Year

  6. 06

    Primary School of the Year

  7. 07

    Independent School of the Year

  8. 08

    Multi-Academy Trust of the Year

  9. 09

    Outstanding IT Professional

  10. 10

    Skills Development Champion

  11. 11

    Most Innovative Educational Project

  12. 12

    Wellbeing Champion

  13. 13

    Accessibility Champion

  14. 14

    AI Pioneer

  15. 15

    Diversity & Inclusion Champion

  16. 16

    Educator of the Year

  17. 17

    Educational Leader of the Year

  18. 18

    Sustainability Champion

  19. 19

    Online School of the Year

More categories may be added — list confirmed closer to the date.
Voting for finalists opens later in the year.

Backed by the best

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What the Pack says

What People Are Saying

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"Edufuturists is the only community that actually says the quiet part out loud."

Dave Leonard

Director of IT, Watergrove Trust

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"The Roadshow gave our leadership team more usable ideas in one afternoon than a term of CPD."

Bryony Evett-Hackfort

Special Guest, Cardiff Roadshow

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"Finally, a network of doers, not just talkers. The Wolfpack shows up."

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Naomi Toland

Founder, Soshi Emoshi

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"Real conversations, real change. No sales pitches, just people who give a damn."

Patrick Hickey

Teacher & Inclusion Expert

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"Having been with Wolfpack from the beginning, we've seen first-hand the impact they have on the education community. They challenge, they connect, and they create a space where important conversations happen. That's why we're delighted to continue our support and partnership."

Katie Hall

Group Head of Marketing, NetSupport

Relive it

Highlights video

"Placeholder — the most energising day in my teaching calendar."

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"Placeholder — walked away with more ideas than I knew what to do with."

Name Surname, School

"Placeholder — the awards night alone is worth the trip."

Name Surname, School

"Placeholder — found my people here. The Wolfpack is real."

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What's includedBespokeHeadlineLanyardPremium AwardAward Partner
Bespoke partner package✓✓✓––
Website backlink✓✓✓✓✓
Social & podcast promotion✓✓✓✓✓
Name & logo on award✓✓✓✓✓
Brand in the merch bag✓✓✓✓✓
Name & logo on event signage✓✓✓✓✓
Acknowledgement in Trends Magazine✓✓✓✓✓
Banner at Uprising 27✓✓✓✓✓
90 second video on Edufuturists social✓✓✓✓✓
Single newsletter feature✓✓✓✓✓
5 min recording shared via newsletter & socials–✓–––
Quarterly newsletter feature–✓–––
Opportunity to advertise to delegates✓✓✓––
Premium banner placement at Uprising 27–✓–––
10 min video recording with Edufuturists–✓–––
Bi-monthly newsletter feature–✓–––
Opportunity to speak at Uprising 27–✓–––
Sponsorship of a top-tier award (normally £700)✓✓–✓–
Presentation of the award to the winner at the event✓✓✓✓–
Logo printed on selected event merchandise✓✓✓✓–
Logo on printed lanyards✓✓✓––
Full package details and pricing shared on enquiry.
New for 2027

More ways in

Being scoped for 2027 — packages and pricing to follow, get in touch to shape one of these with us.

Food & Drink

Branding across food service, both days.

Enquire →

Drinks

Your brand on the bar, all event.

Enquire →

AV Partner

Sound, screens and staging — branded, day and night.

Enquire →

Livestream

Your logo on every stream, for anyone watching from home.

Enquire →

Video & Photo

Credited across official event photography and video.

Enquire →

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Eight ways in, from a single exhibitor table to headline partnership.
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Headline

£10,000

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Food & Drink

£6,000

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Lanyard

£2,500

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Bag

£2,500

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VIP

£2,500

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Livestream

£1,500

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Workshop

£1,000

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Exhibitor

£750

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Premium Award

£1,500

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Standard Award

£1,000

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Full feature comparison
What's includedBespokeHeadlineLanyardPremium AwardAward Partner
Bespoke partner package✓✓✓––
Website backlink✓✓✓✓✓
Social & podcast promotion✓✓✓✓✓
Name & logo on award✓✓✓✓✓
Brand in the merch bag✓✓✓✓✓
Name & logo on event signage✓✓✓✓✓
Acknowledgement in Trends Magazine✓✓✓✓✓
Banner at Uprising 27✓✓✓✓✓
90 second video on Edufuturists social✓✓✓✓✓
Single newsletter feature✓✓✓✓✓
5 min recording shared via newsletter & socials–✓–––
Quarterly newsletter feature–✓–––
Opportunity to advertise to delegates✓✓✓––
Premium banner placement at Uprising 27–✓–––
10 min video recording with Edufuturists–✓–––
Bi-monthly newsletter feature–✓–––
Opportunity to speak at Uprising 27–✓–––
Sponsorship of a top-tier award (normally £700)✓✓–✓–
Presentation of the award to the winner at the event✓✓✓✓–
Logo printed on selected event merchandise✓✓✓✓–
Logo on printed lanyards✓✓✓––
Full package details and pricing shared on enquiry.
New for 2027

More ways in

Being scoped for 2027 — packages and pricing to follow, get in touch to shape one of these with us.

Food & Drink

Branding across food service, both days.

Enquire →

Drinks

Your brand on the bar, all event.

Enquire →

AV Partner

Sound, screens and staging — branded, day and night.

Enquire →

Livestream

Your logo on every stream, for anyone watching from home.

Enquire →

Video & Photo

Credited across official event photography and video.

Enquire →