This Year, Expanding to Cover the Full Education Journey from Preschool to Third Level

A Timely Return: National Education Show Reconnects Ireland’s Education Sector When Support Matters Most With 80+ Exhibitors, Leading Seminars and More – Free to Attend for Educators

January 29th 2026: Empowering education in Ireland, The National Education Show, Ireland’s flagship event for the education sector, will return to the RDS, Dublin on 20–21 March 2026, marking a major comeback and a significant evolution in its 20-year history. Free registration to attend the event is now available and educators can avail of CPD credits & a personalised CPD certificate, as part of their attendance, spending time gathering resources, networking and attending thought leading seminars.

The most proactive schools won’t be sitting this one out. This event is a must for education professionals, offering real opportunities to secure savings on supplies and resources while getting ahead on what’s next in innovative teaching and learning in the Irish education landscape. The event’s return comes at a pivotal time for Irish education, as schools, educators and institutions continue to navigate change, innovation and growing demands across the sector – inclusivity in the classroom, AI in education, empowering sustainability and more. For 2026, the National Education Show will expand to include a dedicated preschool education segment, making it the only education event in Ireland to span the entire learning journey, from early years through primary, secondary and third level.

Rebecca Dunwoody, Show Manager & Head of Operations at the National Education Show, said:

“The return of the National Education Show represents more than just the revival of a much-loved event, it marks a new era for education in Ireland. The sector is evolving rapidly, with new technologies, changing curricula, and shifting expectations for learners and educators alike. Now, more than ever, teachers and school leaders need consistent professional development, access to the latest resources, and opportunities to connect with peers across the entire education system. By extending our reach into early years education, the show creates a truly inclusive national platform that brings educators together from preschool to third level. It’s a space where ideas, innovation, and collaboration can flourish, supporting educators and institutions at every stage of learning and ultimately helping to enhance education for every student in Ireland. Our goal is to empower educators.”

The two-day event will bring together educators, school leaders, key decision-makers, vital support staff and education professionals from across the country, offering a unique national platform for professional development, collaboration and discovery. Attendees will benefit from:

• CPD credits and a Personalised CPD certificate.
• A comprehensive seminar programme with expert speakers from across the sector.
• The opportunity to meet 80+ education suppliers under one roof.
• The chance to discover new products, innovations and emerging solutions shaping the future of education.
• Exclusive event-only discounts on resources, technology and services.
• Valuable networking opportunities with professionals from across the education ecosystem.

The seminars make for a real draw to the event with topics being covered by industry experts such as:

Simon Airey:     Neuroaffirming Inclusion: Reducing masking and meeting needs in everyday classroom practice.

Kevin O’Neill:    Exploring inclusive practices and creating equitable learning environments.

Gavin Doyle:    AI in Education: Accelerating learning and reducing teacher workload.

Dr Brighid Golden:    Embedding critical thinking for global citizenship into teaching and learning spaces.

Amanda Jolliffe:    Stories from schools who are full STEAM ahead.

Lee Williamson:    Innovative approaches to digital learning in schools.

Edd Moore:    Making Change Happen: How teachers can power school sustainability.

Euan MacLean:    Leadership insights for navigating change in modern education.

Exciting exhibitors in attendance include the likes of Creative Activity, Evans Educational, Olive for Education, Wriggle, Select Technology Group, Perduko, Toomey Audio Visual, YONDR, Evad, Lennox, Compass, Educate.ie, School Computers, IXL, Widgit Software, 3P Learning, McSport.

The National Education Show 2026 takes place at the RDS, Dublin, on Friday 20 March and Saturday 21 March. Registration is free, but advance sign-up is required and can be done so here. Further information on the event can be found here. For the latest news follow National Education Show on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.