As well as his CEO and Multi-Academy Trust Chair roles, Al is chair of his region’s Governors' Leadership Group and chairs the regional SEND Board. With 30+ years of EdTech and governance experience, Al also sits on the Regional Schools Director's Advisory Board for the East of England. He is a member of the Forbes Technology Council and sits on the advisory council for the Foundation for Education Development. He is also Chair of the BESA (British Education Supplier's Association) EdTech Group.

He’s a well-known face in EdTech around the world; author of "My Secret #EdTech Diary" and the bestseller, "My School Governance Handbook", plus his most recent book “My School & Multi Academy Trust Growth Guide”, as well as co-author of "A Guide to Creating a Digital Strategy in Education". Al is also the recent winner of the 2023 Edufuturist of the Year award, winner of the BESA 2023 award for “Inspirational Leader”, and winner of the 2023 ERA award for “Outstanding Achievement”.

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Amjad Ali is a teacher, trainer, TEDx speaker and Senior Leader. He has spent his teaching career working in challenging, diverse schools. He is a qualified SENDCO and was also trained as an Advanced Skills Teacher in Teaching and Learning. Amjad has delivered CPD to all sectors in education, from Early Careers teachers to Executive/Head Teachers and CEOs. He has worked with over 250 schools and 1000s of students.

Amjad is ambitious and committed to making a difference to the education system. He is founder of Try This Teaching, and also writes a reflective blog entitled NewToThePost where he discusses many elements of his leadership and experience. Amjad has previously co-organised some of the country’s largest TeachMeets such as #TMOxford and #TMLondon. He is the co-founder of The BAMEed Network - a grassroots movement aimed at ensuring our diverse communities are represented as a substantive part of the education workforce for teachers and leaders in education. 

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Daniel Sobel is the CEO of Inclusion Expert, Chair and Founder of the International Forums of Inclusion Practitioners (IFIP) - which has representation in 135 countries - as well as Founder of the Global Inclusive Teaching Initiative (GITI), consultant and advisor to over ten thousand schools, governments, UNESCO, UN and the EU. Daniel led the Global Inclusive Schools’ Forum at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, March 2024.

He has authored three bestselling books. The latest is The Inclusive Classroom, trending on Amazon as the number one education book for a year. Daniel has also authored over 90 articles and a successful Master’s programme at the University of Buckingham in Inclusive Educational Leadership.

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Danielle is a Teaching & Learning Specialist with Texthelp. She strives to create learning environments where everyone understands and is understood by removing barriers to learning, making it equitable, accessible and personal, across reading, writing and maths. With over two decades of experience in the 11-18 educational sector, and a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching, Danielle believes in a pedagogy-first approach, informed by evidence and works with schools and school leaders to embed the purposeful use of technology to create inclusive learning environments, empowering all learners to succeed.

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Marcia Brissett-Bailey is one of the Top 50 Influential Neurodivergent Women 2022. Marcia is a thought leader, Forbes featured, international speaker, and author of Black, Brilliant, and Dyslexic. She was named one of the top 133 women who changed the world in 2023 by Diverse In – the Global Diversity and Inclusion Embassy. Marcia is also featured as notable dyslexic by Dyslexia Help - The Regents University of Michigan and is also a Trustee of the British Dyslexia Association. As a dyslexia advocate and champion, Marcia is passionate about empowering other dyslexic and neurodivergent people to find their voice.

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Named in 2024 as one of the Top 5 Visionary Women in Education, Dr Fiona Aubrey-Smith is an award-winning teacher, leader and academic with a passion for supporting those who work with children and young people. As Founder of PedTech and Director of One Life Learning, Fiona works closely with schools and trusts, professional learning providers and EdTech companies. She is also an Associate Lecturer, PhD supervisor and Consultant Researcher at a number of universities, and sits on the board of a number of multi-academy and charitable trusts.

Co-author of the best-selling book From EdTech to PedTech: Changing the way we think about digital technology, Fiona is a regular contributor to events and publications about Education, Pedagogy and Education Technology. She is a Founding Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching, and has been awarded Fellowships by RSA, NAACE and the HEA.

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Philippa is an award-winning educator and author, known for her groundbreaking book The Digital Ecosystem, the first global guide for educators on digital education. With over seven years of expertise in digital strategy, teaching, and change leadership, she has developed policies for government entities and bespoke frameworks for schools worldwide. As an Apple Distinguished Educator, she has led national projects in English and Arabic. Philippa is also highly qualified in various educational technologies and methodologies, with extensive experience in STEAM, Design Technology, and Computer Science.

Founder of EdRuption, Philippa focuses on Digital Governance, Safeguarding, Curriculum & Teaching, and Innovation. Through Digital Bridge, she empowers parents to support balanced technology use for their children and themselves through workshops and bespoke vision and values sessions. Collaborating with EdTech partners, she trials emerging technologies to ensure schools understand their “why” in digital learning and students unlock their potential. Passionate about positive school leadership, meaningful technology integration, and safeguarding, Philippa continues to shape the future of education.

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Ryan Elwell is a 20-year veteran of the classroom, having taught STEM with a focus on engineering and physics in three countries before shifting to a role in the ACT Education Support Office where he is currently the Director of Digital Pedagogies and Online Safety Education. In this role, Ryan has developed extensive programs and resources to support teachers, and uses his current PhD studies to inform his professional learning programs.

With a passion for human-centred digital pedagogies, Ryan’s current work focuses on connecting and enhancing the digital tools that teachers use to support and amplify their practice, including tools from Google Workspace and Artificial Intelligence. Ryan believes in uncovering innovative ways to use digital technology to improve accessibility and equity for teachers and students, to ethically and safely integrate EdTech into classrooms, and the power of building connections to accomplish shared goals.

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Rose Luckin is an internationally respected academic in the field of education and technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI). With over 25 years of experience, she is a recognised expert on AI in education, serving as an advisor to policymakers, governments, and industry globally. She is Professor Emeritus at University College London and Founder and CEO of Educate Ventures Research Limited (EVR), a company that provides training and consultancy to the education sector to help them leverage AI ethically and effectively. 

Rose has published extensively in academic journals, books, and conference proceedings. Her 2018 book, Machine Learning and Human Intelligence: The Future of Education for the 21st Century, describes how AI can be used effectively to support teaching and learning. AI for School Teachers, published in 2022, is an essential and accessible guide to AI for anyone involved in education. Rose serves as an advisor to Cambridge University Press and Assessment and is co-founder of the Institute for Ethical AI in Education. Rose holds a PhD in Cognitive and Computing Sciences and a First Class Bachelor's degree in AI and Computer Science, both from the University of Sussex. 

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Ken is a highly sought-after thought leader in education, particularly in the areas of educational technology, learning experience design and leadership development/transformation. He holds a Masters Degree in Education, complemented by over two decades of classroom teaching experience.

Ken is a committed advocate and organisational policy advisor for equitable learning opportunities and environments which are powerfully supportive of diversity, equity and inclusion. He combines this with expertise in the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence in education, co-authoring this year a best-selling book on the topic of AI, The Promises and Perils of AI in Education: Ethics and Equity Have Entered the Chat.

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Dan is the author of the best-selling book, The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide To Artificial Intelligence In Education. He writes weekly on the transformation of education for Forbes. His work has earned him esteemed accolades such as the Tech Champion Award at the Digital Industry Dynamite Awards and Top 30 K-12 Influencers by EdTech Magazine. Dan's former roles include serving as Director for Digital Strategy at Education Partnership North East and as a senior leader at a secondary school. 

Dan holds an M.A. from Durham University, a PGCE from UCL, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Design Thinking & Innovation from MIT. This robust foundation in academia has endowed him with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the ever-evolving world of AI and education. He is a regular contributor in the media on all matters of AI, having featured on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, Time Magazine, Sky News and ITV News.

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Martin founded Texthelp in 1996 to help people with communication difficulties. What started as a company focused on people with profound speech and dexterity disabilities, has become a world-leading assistive technology company creating smart, inclusive software that helps people read, write and express their thoughts more accurately & fluently – across all stages of life. His goal is to make sure that by 2030, this technology will have advanced the literacy and understanding of one billion people. 

Martin has spent his work life developing technology for people with disabilities. In the past, he has served on the Assistive Technology Industry Association Board as well as the NIMAS board for the USA Office of Special Education Programs. In 2017, he received the Presidential Award in recognition of lifetime contribution to dyslexia and literacy from the International Dyslexia Association. Martin was also recognised as best international entrepreneur and was named overall winner of EY Entrepreneur of the Year (Ireland) in 2022. He is currently serving in an advisory capacity on the Universal Design for Learning council, and the Brookings Centre for Universal Education.