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IEEC 2026
30 September 2026
Learning from the International Enterprise Educators Conference
On the 2nd to 4th September 2026, Ellie, Enterprise & Entrepreneurship Coordinator, and Starr, Enterprising Futures Coordinator, attended the 20th International Enterprise Educators Conference (IEEC), hosted by Nottingham Trent University.
The conference explored how entrepreneurial activity can be embedded across and beyond higher and further education, highlighting cross-disciplinary innovation, policy development, and transformative teaching practice.鈥�
For Ellie and Starr, the event was a valuable opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the sector and share ideas. It was a great opportunity to network, with highlights including talks on ensuring the accessibility of entrepreneurship and embedding gender equity into the entrepreneurial space, themes that closely align with the Academy’s commitment to creating inclusive opportunities for young people.
Starr by name and Star by nature: Starr’s Shortlisting for the Rising Star in Enterprise Education Award
The Academy was also delighted to celebrate some fantastic news during the conference.
Starr, Enterprising Futures Coordinator, was highly commended in the Rising Star in Enterprise Education category. The award recognises individuals in the first 3 years of their enterprise education career who are already making an exceptional contribution to the field while demonstrating strong potential for future impact. The recognition reflects the impact Starr has made through her work with young people, helping to inspire confidence, creativity and entrepreneurial thinking across the region.
We're proud to see Starr recognised alongside so many inspiring enterprise educators from across the sector. Explore the full list of NEEA 2026 winners and highly commended recipients .
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Overall, the conference has left Ellie and Starr feeling inspired and excited for the year ahead, with plenty of new ideas to implement. Looking ahead, it is especially exciting to see the IEEC coming to the North East next year, where the event will be hosted at Teesside University. The opportunity to welcome enterprise educators to the region is a positive step for the continued growth and visibility for enterprise education across the region.
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