Al is a well-known face in the education and EdTech community around the world, having spoken at events such as ISTE, Bett UK, FETC, OETC22, the World Education Summit, Middle East Teaching and Learning Conference; and DLAC. He is also author of "My Secret #EdTech Diary" and the best seller "My School Governance Handbook", plus his most recent book ‘My School & Multi Academy Trust Growth Guide‘, as well as co-author of "A Guide to Creating a Digital Strategy in Education". Al is also an active writer about all things EdTech with articles published in The Journal, eSchool News, eCircuit, Forbes, TES and many more. Al’s unique insight comes from his 30+ years of EdTech and governance experience across multiple roles including CEO of NetSupport, chair of Multi-Academy Trusts, chair of his region’s Governors' Leadership Group, chair of his regional SEND Board, chair of the BESA (British Education Supplier's Association) EdTech Group and chair of his regional Employment and Skills Board. Al also sits on the Regional Schools Director's Advisory Board for the East of England and is a member of the Forbes Technology Council and sits on the advisory council for the Foundation for Education Development.