The UK’s Largest STEAM Education Festival
BRILLIANT brings together educators, technology innovators and industry leaders to explore how education must evolve to prepare students for the future of work.
10TH NOVEMBER 2026
EXHIBITION CENTRE, ACC LIVERPOOL | OPENING TIMES - 08:30 - 17:00
Our Vision & Mission
BRILLIANT exists to help education evolve for a rapidly changing world.
Our mission is to bring together educators, technology innovators and industry leaders to explore how learning must adapt to prepare young people for the opportunities and challenges ahead. By creating a space where these communities meet, share ideas and collaborate, BRILLIANT helps connect the classroom with the real world.
We believe education has the power to shape a brighter future. When teachers, employers and innovators work together, students gain not only knowledge but the confidence, creativity and problem-solving skills needed to thrive.
BRILLIANT provides a platform for that collaboration, showcasing new ideas in teaching and learning, highlighting the role of technology, and connecting education with the industries shaping tomorrow’s careers.
Join us at BRILLIANT on 10 November 2026 at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool and be part of the conversation shaping the future of education.
Who’s joining us?
BRILLIANT brings together more than 1,500 educators from across the North of England, a region that has historically been underserved by national education events.
The audience includes Head Teachers, MAT leaders, school business managers, IT professionals, curriculum specialists, subject leaders, STEAM leads and careers leads. These are the people shaping teaching, learning and digital strategy within their institutions.
They attend BRILLIANT to discover new ideas, explore innovative technologies and connect with organisations that can support the next stage of education. Many are actively looking for practical ways to enhance teaching and learning, integrate technology effectively, develop inclusive curricula, foster creativity and critical thinking, and better prepare students for the future workforce.
Why Liverpool and the North West?
Liverpool sits at the centre of one of the UK’s largest education communities. Within easy reach are almost 3,500 educational establishments, representing more than 150,000 education professionals and supporting the learning journey of over 1.5 million students.
This makes Liverpool a natural home for BRILLIANT. It provides a powerful platform to bring educators, technology innovators and industry partners together in a region full of opportunity, energy and ambition for the future of education.
What you can expect
BRILLIANT Talks
Thought-provoking discussions that bring together leading voices from education, technology and industry. These sessions explore the big questions shaping the future of learning, from classroom innovation to the changing world of work. Expect lively conversation, fresh perspectives and practical insight that educators can take back to their schools.
A strong focus on STEAM
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics sit at the heart of BRILLIANT. The festival highlights how these disciplines work together to develop creativity, problem solving and real-world skills that students will need in the careers of tomorrow.
A diverse speaker lineup
Our speakers come from a wide range of fields including education, design, technology, the creative industries and future-focused organisations. Designers, artists, technologists, entrepreneurs and educators share their experiences and ideas, helping to paint a vivid picture of the opportunities ahead for the brilliant minds in our classrooms.
The Classroom of NOW
A unique hands-on experience where teachers step into the role of students. In these immersive sessions, educators take part in technology-enabled lessons that demonstrate new ways of teaching and learning. It is a chance to explore innovative approaches, challenge traditional classroom models and experience first-hand how education is evolving.
“What a day! I’ve just returned from Brilliant in Liverpool, and it lived up to every letter of its name. Imagine a space where educators, innovators, industry leaders and technologists collide to build the future of learning and work together. That’s what happened. ✨”
Kelly Corlett,
Founder, The Skills Academy
“#Brilliant by name, brilliant by nature! What a fantastic day at the BRILLIANT Festival in Liverpool Buzzing with energy, fresh thinking, and passionate conversations. It was a joy to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new ones, and hear from some truly inspiring speakers. Grateful to be part of such a vibrant and forward-thinking community!”
Danielle McKernan,
Teaching and Learning Specialist, Everway
Why Partner with BRILLIANT?
Showcase innovation
Put your products, services and ideas in front of more than 1,500 educators actively looking for new ways to enhance teaching and learning. BRILLIANT provides a platform to demonstrate solutions that support schools, colleges and the wider education ecosystem.
Thought leadership
Position your organisation at the heart of the conversation about the future of education. Through speaking opportunities, panel discussions and workshops, partners can share insight, spark debate and contribute to shaping the next chapter of teaching and learning.
Social value and community impact
Support education in a region rich with opportunity but historically underserved by national education events. By partnering with BRILLIANT you help inspire teachers and students while contributing to the development of skills, creativity and opportunity for the next generation.
Connect with industry leaders
Join a growing community of organisations committed to the future workforce. BRILLIANT creates opportunities to hear from, network with and collaborate alongside senior leaders from education, technology and industry who share a common interest in developing the skills and talent of tomorrow.
