Conference
Agenda
08.45am - 09.15am:
Registration
09.15am - 10.00am:
Opening Address: Alan Thompson, hi-impact
Keynote speaker: Steven Baker OBE FCCT - Everton Free School
Session 1:
Transformational Tech For A Brilliant Future
10.00am - 11.00am
As a proven, resilient and adaptable sector, education has already embraced diverse approaches to personalised, interactive, and flexible learning experiences. With the potential and uncertainties of AI on the horizon, what does transformational technology for today's learners look like?
Keynote speaker and session leader: Professor Andy Miah - University of Salford
Panellists:
Pamela Aculey, MIXD Reality
Laura Giddings, The STEM Project, University of Birmingham
Victor Lane, Guernsey IT Advisor
Tom Wallace, St Peter & St Paul R C Aided Primary School
Followed by morning break & networking
Session 2: Igniting STEM with Art
11.15am - 12.15pm
This session explores how Art and Creativity are perfectly positioned alongside Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths to encourage creative problem solving, collaboration, critical thinking and interdisciplinary learning.
Keynote Speaker and session leader: Nick Corston - STEAM Co
Panellists:
Natalie Reeves Billing, Split Perspectives
Vese Aghoghovbia, Philly & Friends
Lucy Byrne, dot art
Emily Reid, Arts Council's Creativity Collaborative
Session 3: Addressing The Skills Gap
1.00pm - 2.00pm
As industries integrate STEM ambassadors, schools outreach programmes and CSR initiatives to address the ever increasing skills gap; how can schools work with industry to ensure that students are prepared for jobs that do not yet exist.
Panel Discussion
Keynote speaker and session leader: Alan Thompson, hi-impact
Panellists:
Mo Isap, Founder and CEO of IN4 Group, founding Director of Star Academies, Trustee of the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Director and Trustee of the Careers and Enterprise Company.
Fiona McGarry, Make UK
Susan Scurlock MBE, Primary Engineer
Cameron Jones, Unilever
Session 4: Everyone is Welcome
2.15pm - 3.15pm
Ensuring a healthy school culture requires a strong commitment towards Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). This panel explores impactful initiatives and opportunities that can help develop positive learning environments in which staff and students can thrive.
Panel discussion
Keynote speaker and session leader: Simone Roche MBE, Power Collective
Panellists:
Lyndsay Geraghty, BBC
Ian Hunt, Headteacher Devonshire Park
Emily Garner, St Vincent's School for the Sensory Impaired and Other Needs
