Lineup of Esports in Education Summit Speakers Announced

British Esports are pleased to announce the lineup of speakers and panellists for the fifth edition of the Esports in Education Summit, on Friday 10th February, 2023, at Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies. 

Designed for Senior Leaders, Curriculum Managers, Lecturers, and Educational Institutions with a keen interest in esports, as well as those from amateur and professional esports organisations, the Esports in Education Summit provides a platform to discuss the ongoing impact, developments, and opportunities available in competitive gaming and esports for schools and colleges, especially those in varied stages of esports development.

The lineup of speakers for the 2023 summit includes:

• Andy Payne OBE, Chair, British Esports Federation 
• Kalam Neale, Head of Education, British Esports Federation
• Alice Leaman, Head of Operations, British Esports Federation
• Danny Lee, Curriculum Manager Sport, Loughborough College
• Amardeep Malhi, Curriculum Leader Esports, Colton Hills Community School
• Tom Hurrell, Rocket League Product Manager, NUEL
• Gary Tibbett, Head of International Relations (APAC), British Esports Federation
• Scott Santus, Standards Verification, Senior Team Leader, Pearson
• Shoubna Naika-Taylor, Curriculum Manager of Digital, Coventry College
• James Fraser-Murison, Director of Esports, Queen Mary’s College
• Gin Rai, Esports Manager and CL, Confetti Institute of Technologies
• Tom Dore, Global Head – International Relations, British Esports Federation
• Sarah Trowler-Wren, Head of Sales & Marketing, GoBubble
• Derek Johnstone, Senior Consultant, NSPCC
• Dominic Sacco, Founder/Editor, Esports News UK
• Michael Moriarty, Esports Manager, Wolves Esports
• Jeff Simpkins, Chief Operating Officer, Resolve Esports
• Emma Rose, Commonwealth Esports Championships Gold Medalist
• Professor Phillip Wilson, Chair of the Board, College of Esports
• Camilla Maurice, Education Engagement Manager, Midkent, NCSG
• Dave Martin, COO, British Esports Federation
• Chester King, Founder and CEO, British Esports Federation

In a slight change to the agenda, there will now be an additional panel focused on ‘How Esports Supports Progression to Higher Education‘.

For a full breakdown of the summit’s agenda, and to book your tickets, please visit the Esports in Education Summit event page.