European Universities Estates Congress
27-28 January 2026 | Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
In collaboration with the University Design Forum
[Photo from the Education Estates® Net Zero Conference 2024]
Shaping the Future of University Estates & Facilities
The European Universities Estates Congress is a new conference and networking event dedicated to higher education estates and facilities management. Bringing together professionals from across Europe, the UK and beyond, the Congress provides a unique platform to exchange knowledge, share best practices and explore innovative solutions to the challenges facing university estates today.
The European Universities Estates Congress brings together senior estates and facilities professionals from across the sector to explore the evolving challenges and opportunities shaping university campuses. As institutions respond to increasing demands around sustainability, refurbishment & retrofit, good estate management, and technology and AI, the congress offers a dynamic platform to exchange ideas, share best practice, and foster cross-border collaboration—ensuring estates strategies are aligned with the future of higher education.
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What to Expect?
Who Should Attend?
Be part of this essential conversation shaping the future of university estates.
University Estates & Facilities Professionals – Attendance is free for those directly employed by universities worldwide.
Private Sector Delegates – A delegate fee applies to private sector representatives.
[Source: Education Estates® 2023]
Key Themes
The Call for Presentations will be open in April. We're looking for experts to talk about recent projects that will inspire attendees.
We aim to demonstrate the full design process, hearing from those involved in designing the concept through to the end user.
Showcase your brand to key decision-makers in the university estates sector
Sponsorship is the most flexible way to present your company at the event. It can be tailored to your needs and ensures a direct hit on your target market. Various packages are available for you to choose from in order to meet your unique requirements.
The Organiser
The Congress is organised by STEP CONNECT2, organisers of Education Estates®, the leading learning environments event in the UK, held in partnership with the Department for Education. STEP CONNECT2 also organises four more nationally focused education events; Learning Places Scotland in partnership with the Scottish Government, Education Buildings Wales in partnership with the Welsh Government, Learning Environments Northern Ireland in partnership with the Department of Education and Education Buildings Ireland in partnership with the Government of Ireland, as well as several conferences that focus on key areas of interest for the sector.
