Conference: Join Barker at the CST Finance and Operations Conference - 5 February 2026

Date: Thursday 5th February 2026
Location: Eastside Rooms, Birmingham
Stand: 18

What the Conference Offers

The CST Finance and Operations Conference brings together trust leaders, finance, and operations professionals to explore this year’s theme: Taking the Long View.

Sessions emphasise planning with clarity, resilience and purpose against a backdrop of policy shifts, funding pressures and fiscal uncertainty.

Delegates will gain strategic insights, practical tools, peer networking and expert engagement to support long-term sustainability and high‑quality education delivery.

Why Visit Barker?

Barker is CST Finance and Operations Communities Supporter, exhibiting at Stand 18.

Our team will be available to discuss how your Trust can optimise estate strategies for efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.

Don’t Miss Our Workshop

Leading and Managing an Education Estate: Taking Strategic Action
Hosts: Matt Isherwood and Tracey Field
A practical, strategy‑focused session designed for Trust leaders looking to implement sustainable estate management.

View the full programme here

Looking forward to seeing you there!