Welcome to STEP CONNECT2!
STEP CONNECT2 is an independent event organiser specialising in sector-leading conferences, exhibitions and awards across infrastructure sectors, bringing together government, operational leaders and delivery partners.
We create events that connect policy, practice and people, providing platforms where organisations can share insight, shape discussion and support progress across their sectors.
Our approach is collaborative and client-focused. We work closely with partners to understand their priorities, audiences and objectives, developing events that deliver meaningful engagement and lasting value for the communities involved.
Many of our events are developed with Government partners and sector organisations across the UK and Ireland, ensuring programmes reflect real policy priorities while providing a trusted platform for dialogue between stakeholders.
Our Events
Conferences | Exhibitions | Awards
STEP CONNECT2 organises conferences, exhibitions and awards across the UK and Ireland, with a specialism in public sector infrastructure. Our well-established education portfolio spans schools, colleges, universities and learning environments across all four nations, with new events now extending into justice and critical infrastructure. Each event brings a sector community together around a shared challenge - learning from experts, discovering the organisations and people that can make things happen, and celebrating the best of what the sector has to offer.
Discover our events and our awards
Our Partnerships
We work closely with government partners and sector organisations to develop events that reflect real policy priorities. Across England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, our programmes are shaped in collaboration with the people who know their sectors best - from keynote addresses by ministers to advisory groups drawn from across the sector. The result is a platform where the right conversations happen in the right room.
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[Photo from Learning Environments Northern Ireland - Government representatives from 5 nations: Wales, England, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland]
A Multi-Award Winning Organiser!
We’re proud of the recognition our events have received. From the AEO Awards to the Exhibition News Indy Awards, our wins reflect consistent growth, strong partnerships and a community that keeps coming back. The awards are gratifying, but what they point to matters more: events that people value, year after year.
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