[Photograph of Trevor Wills, Chair of the University Design Forum at Education Estates® 2023]

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.

Who Should Attend?

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.

Get Involved

Be part of this essential conversation shaping the future of university estates.

Register your interest to:
✔ Receive event updates, key dates and deadlines
✔ Be the first to hear about speaker and programme announcements
✔ Submit a proposal when the Call for Presentations opens in April 2025

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What to Expect?

Inspiring Keynotes & Expert Panels – Learn from leading voices in policy, architecture, sustainability, construction and estate management.

Interactive Workshops & Roundtables – Engage in deeper discussions on campus development, digital transformation, space rationalisation and operational efficiency.

Networking & Collaboration – Connect with peers and sector leaders tackling similar challenges and discover solutions.

Cutting-Edge Innovation & Best Practices – Gain insights into emerging trends shaping the future of higher education estates.

Key Themes

Refurbishment & Retrofit

Good Estate Management

Net Zero

Sustainability

Good Design

Health & Wellbeing

Technology & AI

And many more…

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.

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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.

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The Congress is free to attend for the public sector. This includes those directly employed in universities from across Europe and the UK, representatives from governments or local authorities.

For the private sector wishing to attend the congress there is a delegate fee to be paid.

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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.

Keep up to date with key dates and deadlines by registering your interest.

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European Universities Estates Congress

January 2026 | Amsterdam

The European Universities Estates Congress is an exciting new event, to be held in January 2026 in Amsterdam, in collaboration with the University Design Forum.

[Photograph of Trevor Wills, Chair of the University Design Forum at Education Estates® 2023]

Shaping the Future of University Estates & Facilities

What to Expect?

Key Themes

Be part of it!

The Organiser

Keep up to date with key dates and deadlines by registering your interest.

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