Paul is recently retired from being Director for Policy and UK Sales at Hachette Learning, one of the largest educational publishers in the UK, delivering teaching-and-learning solutions, assessment materials and professional development. Paul has spent almost 40 years working in journals and educational publishing, firstly at The Royal Society, then Collins Education, with a brief spell running his own consultancy business. Paul sat on the Board of the Educational Publishers Council and have worked as a trainer with Publishing Training Centre. He is also a school governor at a secondary school in east London.

Professor Dr Ger Graus OBE is a renowned figure in the field of education – described as both “Jean-Jacques Rousseau meets Willy Wonka” and as “standing along Antoine de Saint Exupéry and Gianni Rodari as the best broadcasters of the children’s voice”. He was the first Global Director of Education at KidZania, the founding CEO of the Children’s University, and an Adjunct Fellow at the University of Adelaide, Australia. In 2019, Ger became a Visiting and Associate Professor at the National Research University in Moscow, Russia. He is also a Professor of Practice at the University of Cumbria, United Kingdom, and a Member of the PhD Advisory Council at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy. Ger is a frequent keynote speaker at some of the world’s leading education conferences. Driven by his famous mantra that “Children can only aspire to what they know exists”, Ger champions the cause of equity, progress, purpose, creativity, and innovation in children’s learning and their futures.

Born in the Netherlands, Ger Graus moved to the United Kingdom in 1983 where he began his teaching career, later becoming a Senior Inspector, and Education Director.

Ger is a member of Bett’s Global Education Council, DIDAC India’s Advisory Board, and Junior Achievement’s Worldwide Global Council. He advises the Childbase Partnership’s Board and chairs their International Development Advisory Board, United Kingdom. He also chairs the Beaconhouse School System’s Advisory Board, Pakistan, and advises the Fondazione Reggio Children, Italy. Globally Ger supports a range of education start-ups. In 2018, he was invited to help shape the future of education in Dubai as a member of the Dubai Future Councils and in 2024, Ger was invited onto the Board of Trustees of the Sharjah Education Academy by Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qassimi, Ruler of Sharjah. In 2023, he joined the Global Teacher Prize Judging and the World’s Best School Prize Academies as a judge.

In the 2014 Queen’s Birthday Honours List Ger was made an Honorary Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to children, two years after he received an Honorary Doctorate from Staffordshire University, United Kingdom. In 2018 he received the Global Education Leadership Award at the World Education Congress, India and in 2022, he was granted the award of Iconic Leader Creating A Better World For All by the Women’s Economic Forum (WEF). The following year, in 2023, Ger was made a Companion of the Harry Volker Genootschap in The Netherlands. In 2025 and 2026, Ger was named Education Thought Leader of the Year by Acquisition International.

Ger’s professional autobiography, Through a Different Lens – Lessons from a Life in Education, was published by Routledge in 2025, in hardback, paperback and audio versions.

For further information please visit www.gergraus.com, contact consulting@gergraus.com or +44 795 887 6191.

Phillip Hedger is the Chief Executive Officer of LEO Academy Trust, a leading multi-academy trust serving over 7,500 pupils across South West London and Surrey. He has led LEO since its formation in 2015 and was named CEO of the Year at the 2025 #MATExcellenceAwards for his leadership and national impact.

Phillip began his career in education in 2001 and has held senior roles across a range of school settings. He is a respected voice on school improvement, digital strategy, EdTech and inclusive education. A Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Educators, Freeman of the City of London and Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching, he also serves as Chair of Trustees at Sutton United Foundation. Phillip regularly contributes to educational thought leadership through Bett UK, LGfL, EdTech UK, the Foundation for Education Development (FED) and Challenge Partners.

Rose Luckin is an internationally respected academic and influential communicator across multiple stakeholders about the future of education and technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI). With over 30 years of experience, she is a recognised expert on AI in education, serving as an advisor to policymakers, governments, and industry globally.

Professor Emerita at University College London and Founder and CEO of Educate Ventures Research Limited (EVR), a company that provides thought leaderships, training and consultancy to the education sector to help them leverage AI ethically and effectively.

Throughout her career, Rose has held key leadership roles in academia, including serving on the Director’s Strategy Group at the UCL Institute of Education from 2011-2015 and as Pro-Vice-Chancellor, University of Sussex, Director of Undergraduate Studies for Science and Technology, and Co-Founding Director of the Human Centred Technology research group all at the University of Sussex.

In recognition of her contributions, Rose was honoured with the Bett Outstanding Achievement Award in 2025, as a Leading Woman in AI EDU at the ASU-GSV AIR Show in 2024 and she received the 2023 ISTE Impact Award, becoming the first person outside North America to receive their top honour. She was also awarded the International Francqui Chair in 2018 by the Francqui Foundation in Belgium, named one of the 20 most influential people in education in the 2017 Seldon List and one of the 50 most influential women in UK tech by Computer Weekly in 2024

A prolific author, 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,” available in English and Mandarin, describes how AI can be effectively used to support teaching and learning. Her most recent book, “AI for Schoolteachers,” published in 2022, is an essential and accessible guide to AI for anyone involved in education.

As a highly sought-after speaker, Rose regularly delivers keynotes and public lectures across the globe on AI, ethics, and the future of education. She engages with the public through a monthly column in the Times Educational Supplement and op-eds in the Financial Times, Guardian, and China Daily. Rose has also appeared on various media outlets, including BBC Radio 4, ITV News, and CNBC.

In addition to her academic and entrepreneurial roles, Rose serves as an advisor to Cambridge University Press and Assessment and is co-founder of the Institute for Ethical AI in Education. She is also President of The Self-Managed Learning Centre in Brighton and sits on a range of advisory boards within the education and training sector.

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. Prior to her academic career, she achieved Associateship of the Chartered Institute of Bankers.

In June 2026, Rose was awarded with a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) as part of the King’s Honours. This was in recognition of her services to education.

Peter Reeves is the Head of Digital Education Training at the Cavendish Group, where he oversees the development and deployment of technology-based digital training programmes. Originally trained as a primary teacher, Peter now specialises in teaching senior IT and Maths. His extensive experience in the Special Educational Needs (SEN) sector has provided him with a unique perspective on the education system, informing his innovative approach to integrating technology into education.

Peter Reeves led Abingdon House School to become the UK’s first SEND Google Reference School. His efforts in integrating technology in education have earned him opportunities to speak and give keynote addresses internationally. Peter’s main focus in education is on removing barriers to learning for students who need alternative methods to access the curriculum, beyond traditional approaches. His approach emphasises the use of simple, effective procedures and constantly questioning the purpose behind educational practices to ensure they serve the best interests of the students.

Katy has worked for Islington Council since 1999, developing digital education services to schools and families. Before this she was a primary school teacher for 7 years. Katy specialises in Online Safety and sits on the LGFL Safeguarding and Editorial Board, has been an ICT Mark assessor and facilitated the NCSL Strategic Leadership ICT courses. Katy partners with national organisations championing the rights of children online inc. Beeban Kidron’s 5Rights Charity, Childnet, and Common Sense Media. Katy spearheaded the introduction of Kids Judge Bett nine years ago. She has supported educational projects in Romania, Nigeria, China, Portugal and Japan.

Christine is a former teacher and seasoned senior EdTech leader working with boards and executive teams to deliver purpose-driven growth. She has cultivated partnerships with education stakeholders at all levels, from Presidential Council members and Ministries of Education to B2B partners and classroom teachers alike, working closely to create and deliver groundbreaking EdTech solutions that support their strategic goals. Christine is often called upon as a “voice for the industry,” with the privilege of representing UK EdTech on stages from Camden to Calgary and Birmingham to Beijing. Having previously served as Chair of BESA, she is currently the Managing Director at Doublestruck (part of AQA), Chair of Widgit Software, and a Trustee of TfL’s London Transport Museum

Nicholas leads the International PGCE at the University of Derby. This online programme enables student teachers all over the world to develop, among other things, a critical and current appreciation of EdTech and its potential to transform their profession.

John is The Director of Innovation at the Family of RGS Worcester Schools, a member of the SLT, an Apple Distinguished Educator and a teacher. John ensures that the Four, Apple Distinguished, RGS Worcester Schools remain at the forefront of digital strategy and continue to offer world-leading, award-winning digital teaching and learning.

John regularly delivers presentations on EdTech, CPD, digital strategy, leadership and management and has written for publications such as the TES, BETT Newsletter and Independent Schools Magazine. John has worked in the state, independent and international sectors and continually ensures pupils, parents and colleagues develop and build meaningful digital skills, knowledge and culture.