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ICT for Education’s regional conference programme visits Salford on Thursday 9th October 2025 and will be held at the AJ BELL STADIUM. The conference runs from 7.30 am to 12.40 pm. Attendance is FREE for all delegates.
Drawing on both regional and national ICT expertise, we have sourced a great line-up of speakers who will address ICT challenges faced by both teachers and schools. Alongside the conference, we will be hosting a vendor exhibition – showcasing solutions to meet your ICT needs. Meet the experts, network with peers, solve practical problems and discover new resources in just one short day – FREE OF CHARGE!
Pick up your conference badge(s) from Reception on the day. If you would like to bring colleagues, please ensure they register. We look forward to meeting you!
ICTfE SALFORD: Schedule of the day
Exhibitors are welcome to attend any conference sessions.
07:30 – 08:30 Registration and Exhibition Opens, Networking over coffee and pastries.
08:30 – 08:40: Welcome from the Conference Chairman – Tig Williams
CAS Master Teacher, Teacher Trainer and Curriculum Specialist.
08:40 – 09:00: Keynote 1: “Effective use of AI resources in the classroom for all students”
From Jamie Edmondson – CAS Master Teacher, Computing Leader, Primary Computing Specialist
09:00 – 09:40: ICT Reviews Live!
An independent product review session that will put products to the test and give you real insight into their capabilities. Watch the reviews, comment on product content, consider underlying technologies, discuss ease of use and share your opinions on how you would like suppliers to develop products and services to meet the needs of teachers and schools.
09:40 – 10:25: Coffee and visit the Exhibition.
10:25 – 10:45: Keynote 2: “The EQAITE project: Exploring Quality AI for Teaching Excellence”
From Alan Harrison –, author and lecturer in Computer Science for Ada College
10:45 – 11:00: “The PSTN sunset: the rise of full fibre. An overview
of the PSTN switch off & navigating your path to AII-P”
From Allie Pennington -, PSTN Switch-off Coordinator, Wavenet Education.
11:00 – 11.30: Coffee and visit the Exhibition.
11:30 – 11:50: Keynote 3: “The importance of Digital Literacy”
From Tig Williams – CAS Master Teacher, Teacher Trainer and Curriculum Specialist.
11:50 – 12:10: Keynote 4: Our trust’s approach, the guardrails and guidance that we have put in place for staff when it comes to using AI. The importance of tech and teaching staff working together”
From Dave Leonard – Strategic IT Director at The Watergrove Trust
12:10 – 12:30: Keynote 5: “Cyber security in schools”
From representatives of Greater Manchester Police, Cyber Crime Unit.
* Session timings, speakers, and speaker order subject to alteration
The stadium is located at Barton close to Junction 11 of the M60 on the A57 Liverpool Road.
AJ BELL STADIUM
1 Stadium Way
Barton-upon-Irwell
Salford
M30 7EY – Use postcode M30 7LJ for Sat Navs.
Buses from Manchester city centre and Eccles
Number 67 to Liverpool Road, Irlam (runs every 12 mins peak and between every 15-30 mins off peak). The stadium is a two minute walk to the stadium from this stop.
Buses from the Trafford Centre (many services connect here from across the region)
Number 100 to Liverpool Road, Irlam. (runs every 12 mins peak and between every 15-30 mins off peak). The stadium is a two minute walk to the stadium from this stop.
Information on all public transport can be found at www.tfgm.com or by calling Traveline on 0871 200 22 33.
Trams
The nearest Metrolink tram stop is Eccles. From here the stadium is approximately 40 minutes’ walk or take the number 67 bus along Liverpool Road (as above).
Train
The nearest train stations are Irlam and Patricroft. From both stations, walk to Liverpool Road and take the number 67 bus (as above).
Travelodge Manchester Central
Blackfriars Street, Manchester,
M3 5AL, United Kingdom
Sat nav postcode: M3 5AL
Tel: 08719 846159
Travelodge Website: https://www.travelodge.co.uk/uk/manchester/index.html
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