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The annual gathering of Scotland's Learning Estate Professionals

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The annual gathering of Scotland's Learning Estate Professionals

Conference | Exhibition | Awards

The 2026 event will take place on 3 November at the SEC. 

Learning Places Scotland is one day event dedicated to Scotland's Learning Estate, held in partnership with the Scottish Government.

 

Conference        EdTech

What do we cover?

Learning Places Scotland covers the whole learning estate, from early years through to higher education, focusing on the funding, design, construction and management of learning environments; and tackling current challenges and priorities, including sustainability, ASN provision, outdoor learning, retrofit and digital infrastructure.

Learning Places Scotland 2025

Attending the event

The event is renowned for attracting senior leaders and decision-makers from across the education sector. These include senior representatives from the Scottish Government and its associated agencies and bodies, such as Scottish Futures Trust, Architecture and Design Scotland, Hub Scotland, councils, and leadership teams from schools, colleges and universities.

Learnign Places Scotland Conference 2025

Conference

Get ready for a full day of insight and inspiration. The conference includes two lively stages and an interactive Campfire-style workshop running side by side. With three sessions happening at any given time, you can tailor your experience to match your priorities, explore new ideas and tackle the real-world challenges shaping your role.

 

View the 2025 Conference Programme

Learning Places Scotland 2025 Exhibition

Exhibition

Explore a vibrant exhibition packed with eye-catching displays and hands-on demos of the latest products and services shaping the future of education. From cutting-edge tech to practical tools, discover solutions that can make a real impact on how young people learn, engage and thrive across Scotland’s learning environments.

 

Meet our 2025 Exhibitors

EdTech Scotland 2025 Conference

EdTech Scotland

Back for its fourth year, EdTech Scotland is the must-attend event for anyone passionate about the future of learning technology. It’s the only gathering of its kind in Scotland, bringing cutting-edge ideas and impactful solutions to the forefront. From AI and innovative learning models to digital literacy, coding, and inclusive tech strategies – this is where Scotland’s education and digital leaders come together to shape what’s next.

 

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Learning Places Sotland Awards 2025 Dinner

Awards

The day concludes in style with the prestigious Learning Places Scotland Awards, an evening dedicated to recognising the people, projects and partnerships driving excellence across Scotland’s learning estate. It’s a true celebration of sector success, where inspiration, achievement and innovation take centre stage.

 

 

View the 2025 winners 

“It is clear that this conference helps to continue to strengthen the relationships that are so crucial to achieving progress and addressing the challenges we face.”

Jenny Gilruth, Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, Scottish Government, speaking at Learning Places Scotland 2024

Jenny Gilruth Speaking at Learning Places Scotland 2023

Andy Daily Testimonial
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Fiona Robertson Testimonial
Helen Groves Testimonials

 

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