Al Kingsley is one of the foremost EdTech experts, serving as the CEO of NetSupport for over three decades. An author, educator and Advisory Board Member for the Department of Education, Al facilitates economic growth and innovation. He is now available to hire for events related to digital strategy, EdTech, safeguarding, governance, data protection and school finance.
Al’s career has been studded with prominent roles from the get-go. Having worked at Barclays Bank and Unilever, Al assumed responsibility as CEO of NetSupport. Through his role, Al has created software solutions that have been used by over 20 million people around the world because of their functionality in classrooms. Al has also been at the forefront of safeguarding children’s safety online – a matter of growing importance in our vastly digital world. Today, Al is a Member of the Forbes Technology Council as well as Chair of the Board of Trustees at Hampton Academies Trust.
Al has authored books on how to maximise what schools can gain from EdTech. His books include “My Secret #EdTEch Dairy”, “My School Governance Handbook”, and “My School & Multi Academy Trust Growth Guide”. Export Champion for the Department for Business and Trade, Al is determined to inspire and encourage people in the UK to maximise their export potential. Al is also an Executive Council Board Member at the British Educational Suppliers Association. Al has been recognised all over the world for his work and was named Winner of the Inspirational Leader award at the 2023 BESA Awards, in addition to being named EduFuturist of the Year.
Al’s knowledge of international business, education, technology and AI, make him one of the most well-rounded speakers. Under his stewardship, NetSupport has won over 300 industry awards – an incredible feat. Al’s expertise in both technology and education is highly sought after by organisations all over the world. He is now available to hire for events related to EdTech, digital growth, AI and digital strategy. When looking for an experienced technology expert, look no further than Al Kingsley!
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Books
My School Governance Handbook
My School & Multi Academy Trust Growth Guide
My Secret #EdTech Diary
How to hire Al Kingsley
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Al Kingsley for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Al Kingsley's official speaker topics are listed below:
- EdTech
- Digital Strategy
- Safeguarding
- Governance
- Data Protection
- School Finance
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
“Al ran a brilliant session for our Digital Leads. He took time to understand our needs and managed to deliver a session that was useful and relevant for our nursery schools through to our secondary schools (a difficult task!). Al’s wealth of knowledge and experience is clear and we’re delighted he was able to join our forum.” - Emma, Assistant Educational Director and Head of Blended Learning, Alpha Plus Group of Schools
- 2024 – Export Champion, Department for Business & Trade
- 2024 – Board Member, Oxford to Cambridge Pan-Regional Partnership
- 2023 – Named Edufuturist of the Year
- 2023 – Named BESA “Inspirational Leader”
- 2023 – Author of “My School & Multi Academy Trust Growth Guide”
- 2023 – Chair of the Business Board, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
- 2022 – Author of “My School Governance Handbook”
- 2021 – Author of “My Secret #EdTech Diary”
- 2021 – Executive Council Board Member, British Educational Suppliers Association
- 2020 – Member, Forbes Technology Council
- 2020 – Combined Authority Board Member, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
- 2019 – Advisory Board Member, Department for Education
- 2014 – Chair of the Board of Trustees, Hampton Academies Trust
- 1992 – CEO, NetSupport
