Georgina Dean

Director of Digital Strategy

Confirmed for 2024!

As a senior education leader, with an innate ability to inspire creativity, innovation, and inquiry-based critical thinking, Georgina supports educators, leaders, and school communities across EMEA and beyond with their school transformation. Leading and implementing digital strategy, with a focus on student-centricity through digitally integrated experiential learning, has inspired her to lead global digital transformation and change management. Georgina believes “it’s an epic time to help our next generation prepare for tomorrow’s unknown and build a sustainable future.” She is a Google Certified Innovator and ISTE Certified Educator. 

Ken Shelton

Educational Consultant

Confirmed for 2024!

Ken has worked as an Educator for over 20 years and spent most of his classroom experience teaching technology at the Middle School level. Ken is an Apple Distinguished Educator, a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, and a Google Certified Innovator. He regularly presents, consults, and leads workshops, covering a wide variety of Educational Technology, Equity and Inclusion, Anti-Bias/Anti-Racist, Multimedia Literacy, Cultural Intelligences, Visual Storytelling, and Instructional Design topics. Ken is the ISTE Digital Equity PLN 2018 Excellence Award winner. Ken has also been named by EdTech Magazine as an influencer to follow. Ken has worked extensively at the policy level with a number of State Departments of Education, Ministries of Education, non-Profits, and was appointed by the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction to the Education Technology Task Force. 

Abid Patel

IT Director

Confirmed for 2024!

Abid has worked in schools & EdTech for over 19 years. As the IT Director for Newham Community Learning, he leads on digital strategy, cyber security and delivery of all digital learning experiences for the Trust.

Abid is a Google Certified Trainer & Innovator. Abid is also leader of the Google Educator Group, GEG UK. Abid is a passionate advocate for sustainable digital transformation in schools. He was described by one of his fellow innovators as "a natural positive force and dreamer with 10X ideas".

Abid has presented and spoken at many conferences and events globally. In recognition of his efforts in helping to improve digital outcomes for learners, he was awarded the title of EduFuturists Network Manager of the Year 2020 and also named in the 2020 EdTech50 “Ones to Note”. 

Stuart Swann

LEGO Education Academy Certified Trainer

Confirmed for 2024!

Stuart qualified as a primary teacher in 1995 and holds a BEd. Throughout his 27 years' experience, constructionism, innovation and play have been at the heart of his work. He led on music and ICT and developed a bespoke scheme of curriculum integration with ICT through innovative, project-based learning. In 2011, along with a partner, he established IE Solutions Ltd an educational technology consultancy which supports schools in the development and implementation of Computing curricula. 

 Stuart is a LEGO Education Academy Certified Trainer and regularly facilitates training in both primary and secondary schools. He works globally on behalf of LEGO Education; has delivered keynotes training and workshops in Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, and the Middle East; and has developed curriculum content for many LEGO Education resources. Stuart works closely with The LEGO Education Academy, helping to evaluate and certify new trainers. He is also an Apple Distinguished Educator and Apple Professional Learning Specialist. Twice a year, Stuart co-runs 4-day creative arts residential courses for young people where he leads on music.

Meagan Alfano

Science Curriculum Specialist

Meagan brings a decade of educational experience, most recently igniting middle schoolers' passion for STEM in Alberta, Canada. A Google Certified Innovator, she uses design thinking to create real-world, community-driven STEM experiences. Coding, Micro:bit, Makey Makey, 3D modelling, and robotics are her tools.

Beyond the classroom, Meagan empowers educators as a Canva Educator and Quizzizz GameChanger. Her infectious enthusiasm spills over into her edtech chat show, EdTechAM, and website, LearnOUThere, where she crafts innovative programs that blend technology and design thinking for authentic learning.

Daniel Cykowski

Technology Coach

Daniel Cyckowski is a technology coach in New Jersey, USA and a lead virtual ESL teacher in Taipei, Taiwan. His expertise in leveraging intentional educational technology use in the classroom to enhance learning outcomes has positioned him as a sought-after EdTech presenter. 

Daniel's concurrent roles as a technology coach and ESL teacher allow him to directly apply and refine innovative technology strategies in a truly symbiotic practice. As a coach, Daniel identifies real-world challenges and tailors solutions to meet the specific needs of educators. As a Google for Education Certified Innovator, Coach, and Trainer and ISTE Community Leader, Daniel has a strong commitment to fostering a collaborative community of innovative educators around the world.

Daniel is also the founder of Amora Academy, where he designs and delivers cutting-edge educational programs, including comprehensive professional development for educators focusing on innovative integration of educational technology, and engaging STEAM programs for students that foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Mmamotlhabi Tlailane

Technology Integrator

Mmamotlhabi is a passionate and creative South African Educator based in Stockholm, Sweden. With over ten years of experience in education, she is currently the Technology Integrator at Stockholm International School, where she supports teaching and learning. She believes that technology can transform education, empower communities, encourage critical thinking, cultivate creativity, and provide a voice and platform for all students, our future leaders. Mmamotlhabi has played an integral role in developing and creating a Makerspace and the Learning Commons at Stockholm International School. She is a Google for Education Certified Trainer and Innovator.

Patrick McGrath

Head of Education for EMEA, 

TextHelp Group

Educator, international speaker, blogger, panellist, podcaster and Head of Education for EMEA at the Texthelp Group - the world's largest specialist assistive technology group. Paddy is passionate about ensuring that technology has a positive, meaningful and sustainable impact on teaching & learning through a focus on inclusion, accessibility and universal design. 

A Google Certified Trainer and Apple Education Mentor, Patrick has received the UK Digital Leader 100 Award and an Honorary Fellowship of the University of Ulster (School of Education). Find Patrick on twitter @TH_Patrickm or www.pmcgrath.me

Kern Kelley

Technology in EDU Specialist

Kern Kelley is the Technology Integrator at Maine Regional School Unit #19. Starting his teaching career in Parawai, New Zealand, he has provided support to educators for over two decades and conducted professional development across the globe, including South Africa! He advises a student-produced technology show for the Maine Department of Education, SLAM Show.org He brings his student presenters, the MLTI Student Leadership Ambassadors of Maine to conferences around the world and authored The Google Apps Guidebook. Kern is married with two sons in high school.