The Scottish Learning Festival 2017 takes place on Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 September in the SEC, Glasgow.

The Festival provides high quality continuing professional learning and is a rendezvous for educational professionals, both nationally and internationally, providing a unique platform to engage with a diverse range of experts, colleagues and suppliers.


SLF is organised by Education Scotland and the theme for SLF 2017 is promoting excellence and equity for learners in Scotland through:   

  • empowering teachers, practitioners, parents, schools and communities
  • empowering teachers, practitioners, parents, schools and communities
  • strengthening partnerships, collaboration and networks to improve outcomes for children and young people
  • building the professional capacity of teachers, practitioners and leaders
  • fair and learner-centred funding
  • responsibility and accountability at all levels.

Running alongside the conference is the largest education exhibition in Scotland, with more than 200 suppliers showcasing their educational resources and products.

Festival website

Register for Festival

Exhibition website