Conference Programme | HMC Spring Conference 2024
1 May 2024
BMA House, London
Spring Conference Programme - Wednesday 1 May 2024
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 09.30 - 10.30 |
Arrival and registration
Coffee and refreshments available among the exhibitors |
| 10.30 - 10.40 |
Welcome and opening remarks
Speaker: Sue Woodroofe, HMC Chair and Principal, The Grammar School at Leeds Location: The Great Hall
|
| 10.40 - 11.20 |
Keynote 1: Moving beyond the AI hype: AI stewardship for schools and pupils
Speaker: Tania Duarte, Founder, We and AI Chair: Lisa Kerr, Principal, Gordonstoun Location: The Great Hall
|
| 11.20 - 11.50 |
Keynote 2: Getting Ahead of AI: Horizon scan, where we are and where we are going. Opportunities and implications for schools
Speaker: Priya Lakhani OBE, Founder CEO, CENTURY Tech Chair: Pete Goodyer, Headmaster, Bede’s School Location: The Great Hall
|
| 11.50- 12.25 |
Coffee and refreshments among the exhibitors
Location: The Lutyens Suite
|
| 12.30 - 13.10 |
Keynote 3: In Conversation with Rashik Parmar: What have you always wanted to know about AI but were too afraid to ask
Speaker: Rashik Parmar MBE, Group CEO of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT Chair: Ceri Jones, Headmaster, Caterham School Location: The Great Hall
|
| 13.10 - 13.15 |
HMC Autumn Conference 2024 Launch
Speaker: Jaideep Barot, HMC Chair Elect and Headmaster, Bristol Grammar School Location: The Great Hall
|
| 13.15 - 14.10 |
Lunch and networking
Location: The Lutyens Suite
|
| 14.10 - 14.40 |
Workshops and networking time
Delegates may choose from one of three options: 1. Update session on Inspection and Framework ’23 Speakers:
Location: The Great Hall 2. Heads’ Wellbeing: Looking after yourself whilst leading healthy teams in the new era of Headship This workshop will cover recent changes to the landscape of Headship and provide practical ways for Heads to look after their own wellbeing whilst developing healthy and effective teams within their schools. Participants will be asked to do their own wellbeing survey which forms part of a practical toolkit that has been successfully implemented in a number of schools to improve staff wellbeing and effectiveness. Speakers:
Location: Council Chamber 3. Time for extended discussions with exhibitors and peer-to-peer networking Location: The Lutyens Suite |
| 14.40 - 14.45 |
Return to the Great Hall for Nick Robinson’s keynote speech
|
| 14.45 - 15.30 |
Keynote 4: Lessons learnt from a lifetime of talking to politicians
Speaker: Nick Robinson, BBC journalist and presenter, former BBC Political Editor Chair: Sue Woodroofe, HMC Chair and Principal, The Grammar School at Leeds Location: The Great Hall
|
| 15.30 - 15.35 |
Closing remarks
Speaker: Sue Woodroofe, HMC Chair and Principal, The Grammar School at Leeds Location: The Great Hall
|
| 15.40 onwards |
Tea and refreshments
Location: The Lutyens Suite
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