In an increasingly digital era, where technology plays a pivotal role in shaping education, schools and colleges recognise that they need to innovate and adopt new technology to inspire students.
Potteries Tech Fest 2023
Whatever your tech challenge may be, the Potteries Tech Fest aims to provide you with innovative solutions to support your organisation, wherever you may be in your digital transformation journey.
Through interactive sessions, hands-on demonstrations and expert masterclasses, you will gain knowledge and understanding of the latest educational technologies and understand how they can be used to support student success.
If you have any queries or questions about the event, please contact: events@potteries.ac.uk


Keynote Speakers
Deploying existing and innovative technologies to support transformation
Phil supports change management in education, with experience supporting many UK schools but also larger organizations, such as Ministries of Education overseas. The support Phil and TA Education (Tablet Academy) provides focuses on supporting leadership and staff to embed technology to increase student outcomes, improve teacher retention and achieve financial savings.
Philemon Burney - Associate Director for Strategy and Transformation - TA Education
Developing Ed Tech leadership and capacity across all levels of your organisation
Experience in strategic improvement for growth, planning and organisational development across education, Louise has wide experience including digital leadership within the education sector. Primary Goal are currently supporting educational partnerships across the country to develop Digital Champion programs that empower staff to reduce the digital divide for years to come.
Louise Salmon - CEO - Primary Goal
Potteries Tech Fest Masterclasses
Hear from leading EdTech innovators, network with like-minded delegates facing similar challenges and attend the following masterclasses...

Digital Tools and Curriculum Design
From AI to assistive technologies, how can we use our digital toolkit to develop engaging experiences for Curriculum delivery?

Classroom Collaboration
How can modern technology facilitate and enhance classroom collaboration, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning environment?

VR Technology in the Classroom
How can virtual reality (VR) revolutionise the classroom experience and transform the way students learn?

Immersive Technologies
How can immersive spaces promote active participation, encouraging learners to interact, explore, and collaborate to foster deeper understanding and knowledge retention?

Developing An Effective Digital Strategy
Exploring effective approaches to change management and a series of free to access tools to help you develop your digital strategy.

Towards IT Net Zero
How can we use our digital tools to drive the Net Zero agenda in the education sector?

IT Sustainability Agenda
How can schools effectively implement sustainable replacement strategies by embracing refurbished equipment, overcoming the stigma associated with 'old/preloved kit,' and optimising budgets to achieve more?

Technology as a Service
Can embarking on a digital transformation journey support changes in your teaching pedagogy, IT replacement strategies, and foster positive classroom behaviours in the future?

Cyber Security - Hardware
What considerations should schools, academies, and further education establishments keep in mind to adapt and stay secure in the constantly evolving cyber landscape?

Cyber Security - Cloud
How confident are you that your backup strategy meets DfE standards? Have you considered including your cloud assets in the backup plan?

Cyber Security and a Curriculum
How do you ensure you can meet your cyber security position and develop a resource that allows your learners to develop their ethical hacking skills?
Register To Attend Today
Created in partnership between the Potteries Educational Trust and IDNS, Potteries Tech Fest has been carefully planned to ensure you get the most out of the day and to enable you to deliver your school or college's digital strategy.
Location
Address:
City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College
Leek Rd
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 2RU
Leek Rd
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 2RU