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Past Events

02 Nov 2023

Cyber Security – Keeping your business safe on the web

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05 Jul 2022

Engaging with educators: an open conversation reflecting on the current educational landscape

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29 Jun 2020

International markets – India

This webinar presents an overview of the opportunities and barriers to doing business in India. We are joined by Sarah Chidgey, Asia Lead at the Department for International  Trade (DIT) as well as commercial officers in market. 

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11 Jul 2019

BESA Summer Insight Day 2019

As if by clockwork, another year has passed and BESA Summer Insight Day 2019 has commenced! The day was full of inspired thoughts and feelings about everything education and welcomed so many fantastic speakers and BESA member companies to join for a jolly day of debates, panels and more.

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11 Jul 2018

BESA Summer Insight Day 2018

BESA’s Summer Insight Day 2018 was a great success as our member companies joined us in London’s stunning Stationer’s Hall for a day of discussion, debate, education and intervention.

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05 Jul 2017

Summer Insight Day 2017

On Wednesday 5 July, almost 200 representatives of our member companies joined us in London for a fabulous day. Packed with interesting discussions and debates, it was a beautiful, hot summer day - perfect to enjoy a delicious barbecue in the company of flamingos.

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15 Sep 2016

BESA Debate: How Can Schools Help Build The Northern Powerhouse?

The first in a series of BESA events around the UK took place last night, kindly hosted by YPO in Wakefield. It saw a range of members and Launchpad companies, alongside guests from local schools, attend and get stuck into the meaty discussion about how schools can help build the Northern Powerhouse.

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04 Aug 2016

Roundtable discussion on the results of the BESA post-referendum survey

We are working hard to build relationships with the newly established Department for International Trade (DFIT), to ensure that the importance and potential of the UK’s education suppliers sector is front of mind for them from the outset.

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06 Jul 2016

BESA Summer Business Insight Day, Kensington Roof Gardens

On Wednesday 6 July, BESA's membership experienced an informative morning and sun-filled afternoon. The business section covered Toby Young's experiences on setting up a free school, some great panel discussions and leadership expert James Kerr, on his experiences with the All Blacks rugby team.

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    Our Team

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    News

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                Policy Updates

                Our weekly roundup of policy news, debate and initiatives.

                Great British Classroom

                Running as part of BESA’s exhibitions programme showcasing the world’s best education products and services

                Resource Our Schools

                The Resource Our Schools campaign has been initiated by the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA), working with a coalition of organisations and suppliers.

                BESA Export Masterclass 2024

                This conference aims to provide valuable insights, strategies, and networking opportunities to support businesses in expanding their international presence and exploring export opportunities.

                Special Interest and Working Group meetings

                BESA recognises the importance of bringing together members with common interests to share ideas, information and maintain a tight focus on each market place.

                LearnEd 2024: Education in Action

                Showcase best practice to improve school outcomes. Join BESA's NEW face-to-face conferences to generate leads from senior leaders.

                Special Interest Groups

                With such a diverse market, BESA recognises the importance of bringing together members with common interests to share ideas

                International

                BESA works with UK education suppliers to help maximise their export potential, regardless of their stage in their export journey.

                Discounts and Opportunities

                We work hard to identify high-quality providers to the education suppliers sector, and negotiate discounts on behalf of our members.

                Code of Practice

                This Code of Practice is a mandatory membership commitment given by members to BESA.

                LendED

                LendED enables you to search, preview and test education technology products before you buy them, so you can be sure they will meet your needs.

                Supplier Directory

                Looking for quality education products and services? BESA members sign up to our Code of Practice, so you can be confident you are spending wisely with companies you can trust.

                  Sponsorship

                  Learn more about BESA’s sponsorship opportunities.

                  Masterclass

                  Explore Masterclass sessions at LearnED 2024. Delegates will be able to participate in 4 Masterclasses based on their selected topics of interest.

                  Demonstrations

                  Demonstrations will take place in the main Exhibition Space for LearnED 2024. All attending delegates will be able to engage with these sessions.