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A National Conference Shaping the Future of Education

The Next Decade Conference 2026

24th April 2026 – The Royal Armouries, Leeds

The Next Decade Conference is a grassroots event designed to immerse education professionals in a sea of ideas and innovative practice.

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An education system that champions imagination, freedom of expression, equity and inclusion should be the pathway to success on offer to every young person.

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Research
Informed

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United in
Inclusion

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Positive Disruptors

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A Level
Playing Field

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The Positive
Regard
Conference

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Guest Speakers

Professor Sugata Mitra
Lemn Sissay OBE FRSL
Dr Katriona O’Sullivan
Mark Finnis
David Clarke OBE PLY
Kiran Gill
Frank Norris MBE FCCT
LJ Rawlings MBE DL
Jonny Uttley
Professor Paul Ramchandani
Professor Mark Mon-Williams
Nia Richards FRSA
Hywel Roberts
Dr Suzanne Zeedyk
Lando Du Plooy
Dave Whitaker
Dr Elizabeth Mason-Hale
Dr Kathryn Weston
The Real David Cameron
Lucie Lakin
Luke Mitchell
Kate Davies
Saj Zafar
Bailey Greetham – Clark

30 Guest Speakers

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“This vision is not idealistic.
It is necessary.”