The GA Annual Conference and Exhibition 2026 will be held from 8–10 April at the new and exciting venue of Sheffield College.

Day one will begin at 12.00 on Wednesday 8 April including your choice of a range of field visits, Awards ceremony, Public Lecture and Conference Dinner, plus special opportunities to talk to the GA and hear more about what we do and how to get involved.

Days two and three will feature the usual diverse range of lectures, workshops, Teacher-to-Teacher and research paper sessions. Join for all three days and receive a discount on the daily rate, or choose the best days for you, with special daily pathways dedicated to ECT and primary colleagues.

Make the most of your time in Sheffield by engaging with our networking events, talking to our special interest groups and maybe proposing your own talk for the annual Conference TeachMeet.

Visit the exhibition to speak with representatives from around the geographical community: exam board representatives, sustainable travel companies, field studies centres, publishers, charities and more. 

Ticket options

This year, tickets are available at a per-day price, with 8 April free of charge when bought alongside another day, and three releases throughout the year.

Book early to get the best prices and build your Conference timetable.

• Your ticket price is calculated based on your membership with the GA. Make sure to check your membership level before booking and log in to get the price suited to you. 
• Early Career Teachers are eligible to receive a discount on their tickets based on status. If you are not a member of the GA and would like to attend with an ECT discount please contact us with verification.
• Group discounts are available for groups of over three attendees. Contact us for a bespoke price.
• Member and non-member prices include lunch and refreshments, as well as attendance at your choice of sessions on your selected days. Tickets for the Conference Dinner on 8 April can be purchased additionally at £30.

If you are not yet a member of the GA, why not sign up for as little as £4.50 a month and get discounted attendance to the Conference as well as access to all of these member benefits.