General 2026 speaker

James Bennett is the STEM Hub Co-ordinator at Canterbury Christ Church University. The STEM Hub's mission is to empower young people by raising awareness of the vast range of careers available in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). It achieves…

Dr Ajay Sharman FRSB is National Lead at STEM Learning, a UK-wide organization that works with thousands of businesses and schools to promote all aspects of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to young people, so that they are more…

Simon Dean OBE DL is the Founder and CEO of Challenger Troop CIC, (founded in 2007) a not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to providing early intervention provision to education and social inclusion for vulnerable and disadvantaged young people facing challenges in…

Debbie is a CIPD Level 7-qualified HR Specialist with over 20 years’ experience, including over a decade working within the education sector. She has worked with maintained schools, multi-academy trusts and independent schools, supporting leaders and governors on complex people…

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After delivering a successful AI rollout at his pupil referral unit in Wandsworth, Ben Duggan is now working with his local authority on a pilot programme to replicate its impact across schools. As a former Deputy Head of School, Head…

Ed Hall is a Regional Director with extensive operational and leadership experience in specialist and alternative provision. He plays a key role in implementing OFG’s Trauma‑Informed Practice and Behaviour Strategy across regions and has supported the rollout of the organisation‑wide…

Dr Leanne Johnson is the strategic lead for Behaviour and Culture across OFG. She has led the development and embedding of the organisation’s Trauma‑Informed Practice (TIP) Framework and Behaviour Strategy, ensuring consistent, relational approaches across all settings. Leanne also developed OFG’s…

​​Hayley has over 15 years' experience in supporting schools and trusts. ​Noted as a 'rising star' in the West Midlands, clients value her proactive approach, speed of support and her pragmatic and sensible advice. Her strategic outlook and ability to…