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Education sales & marketing
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‘virtual FRINGE’

Education sales & marketing
- your CPD - sorted
‘virtual FRINGE’

The Biggest Online Event  in Education

No Fluff Fest’s Virtual Fringe is back and yes, we’re making it free for everyone this year.

It’s our way of giving everyone a head start. You’ll get short, focused sessions from brilliant people in our sector - and some guest experts that can shed new light for us -  all sharing the stuff that actually works when it comes to filling classrooms.

Quick ideas. Real examples, packed with sharp, sector-specific training.

Yes, totally free!

With over 30 years in education ‘sales’ and hundreds of schools and agencies served, we are the #1 experts in selling education and it’s your turn to grab a load of free CPD!

The Biggest Online Event  in Education

 

No Fluff Fest’s Virtual Fringe Returns in 2027

It’s our way of giving everyone a head start. You’ll get short, focused sessions from brilliant people in our sector - and some guest experts that can shed new light for us -  all sharing the stuff that actually works when it comes to filling classrooms.

Quick ideas. Real examples, packed with sharp, sector-specific training.

Yes, totally free!

With over 30 years in education ‘sales’ and hundreds of schools and agencies served, we are the #1 experts in selling education and it’s your turn to grab a load of free CPD!

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what exactly IS VIRTUAL Fringe..?

We're glad you asked. 

No Fluff Fest VIRTUAL FRINGE is a series of 30 minute sessions (we'd call them webinars but that sounds dull, and these will be action-packed!).

VIRTUAL FRINGE will include a wide range of speakers, all of whom can you help with an aspect of sales and marketing for student recruitment.

They are 'no pitch' sessions, and each will give you a to-do list that will help with your student recruitment 💪

Count me in!

why sign up to attend Virtual Fringe events?

✔️ you recruit students

✔️ you are from a school or education agency, anywhere in the world

✔️ you want solid ways to increase enrolments, as well as inspiration

✔️ you like to be 'in the know' for the latest trends

✔️ you love to learn but in short, focused bursts!

No Fluff Fest VIRTUAL FRINGE is a sales and marketing event, over several days (21, 22, 23 January '25), for schools and education agents & consultants; therefore, the majority of talks will be about sales and marketing in order to increase admissions. Sound good? Great!

We will have 10 Virtual Fringe events that are totally FREE!

And there are Virtual Fringe VIP tickets which include even more expert-led keynote sessions, the recordings of all of them - including of the 'on-the-day' sessions!

And a bonus of a speed-chatting networking session online!

Read on!

Go to the pricing part! 💰

When is No Fluff Fest VIRTUAL FRINGE?

21st, 22nd & 23rd January

Varying times of day and evening to include various time zones.

(No Fluff Fest in person event will be in Manchester on Monday 27 January '25)

Sounds great, how much?

Free? Why?

Hey, there, cynic! Here’s why Virtual Fringe is free!

  • We want to let people who’ve never attended before get a taste of No Fluff Fest.
    They’ll see the value, then want the real thing in person next time. I mean, if this is the FREE stuff, imagine what the paid-for ticket stuff can bring!
  • It helps the whole sector raise its game.
    More confident teams mean better conversations, faster enrolments, and a stronger industry - then we all win.
  • We are fully invested in helping the education sector.
    30 years of being alongside you, and counting.
  • We cannot fit in sessions from everyone on the day
    or fly in experts from overseas so online seems sensible
  • And frankly? We love sharing what works.
    It makes us look good! No Fluff Fest is where it all comes together in person, Virtual Fringe just gets you warmed up.

When is it?

 

No Fluff Fest Virtual Fringe is taking place on the 19th & 20th January 2027.

All completely online for you to sit and watch anywhere you want.

 

 

What is Virtual Fringe

A short, sharp online series of more than 10 free sessions of 30 mins each (and the recordings), to give you practical tools, immediate ideas and early inspiration (again - yes free!)

You’ll learn from hand-picked experts in admissions, sales, marketing and student recruitment both within and outside of our sector. There will be some new faces, new brains to pick. Every session is designed to strengthen your pipeline. And frankly, we could all use that.

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What are the sessions?

The Virtual Fringe brings together a line-up of experts who understand the realities of student recruitment and school marketing. Each session is short, practical, and focused on helping you improve how you attract, convert, and retain students, all without the overwhelm.

Every session is free CPD and designed to help you think sharper, tidy up your processes, and get better results, whatever part of the enrolment journey you look after.

We're still working hard on getting the list of speakers together, and will be announcing them soon!

Click here to see the sessions!

Perfect For You If:

• You recruit students and want a smarter start to 2027
• You’re in an independent school, language school, or ed consultant
• You want proven strategies without the fluff
• You like being “in the know” early
• You prefer short, focused learning you can apply straight away

Virtual Fringe

FREE

Gain access to all sessions + main stage

  • Sign up with no faff
  • FREE CPD
  • Hear from our handpicked guest experts to help you get the most out of 2026.
  • All recordings are now on the portal
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Gain access to all sessions + main stage

  • Get recordings to all sessions (Virtual Fringe 2027 + Main Stage 2027)
  • Access the recordings at any time
  • Network with likeminded people
  •  Full day of CPD 
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