Speakers & Contributors

Leading Practitoners & Experts Sharing What They Know

We are very lucky to have the support of leading practitoners and experts who have kindly given their time to share their experience, expertise, insights, advice and tips.

We will be releasing the details soon of the high quality speakers from both within and outside the Education sector who will be contributing to the Engage Enrol '25 programme... please watch this space!

Interested in speaking? If you or a colleague would be interested in speaking or you have any suggestions for possible speakers or contributors, please don't hesitate to email Matthew, thank you.

Meantime if you need reassurance about who might speak at Engage Enrol '25 please see below for just some of the excellent contributors to previous conferences:

* Sara Acworth, Director of Marketing, Admissions and Communications, Frensham Heights
* Christina Adamopoulou, Head of Marketing & Communications, TASIS (The American School in England)
* Dr Mhairi Aitken, Senior Ethics Fellow, The Alan Turing Institute
* Maria Antoniou, Solutions Consultant, OpenApply
* Sophie Baillie, Associate Director and Head of Client Services, Conscious Communications
* Rebecca Bainbridge, Head of Brand & Digital, ACS International Schools
* William Barnes, Marketing Consultant and Technical SEO, Freelance Consultant
* Alistair Beech, Social Media and Digital Communications Manager, The University of Manchester
* Natalie Bone, Head, Sherborne Preparatory School
* Andrew Bruce Smith, Chair of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations AI in PR Panel and AI PR & Comms Technologist, Escherman
* Tom Buchanan, Founder and Partner, Paternoster
* Jayne Burton, formerly Director of Marketing and Admissions, Chigwell School
* Anthony Butt, Brand Strategist, Restless
* Tom Capper, Senior Search Engine Specialist, Moz
* Katie Cardona, Research and Insight Consultant, Reed Brand Communication
* Ilona Care, Admissions Coordinator, International School of Latvia
* Charlotte Carty, Registrar, Sherborne Preparatory School
* Alastair Chirnside, Warden, St Edward’s School, Oxford
* Daniel Clarke, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, UBIQ Education Ltd
* Daniel Cohen, Director of Business Development, MTM Consulting
* Jody Cooksley, Director of External Relations, Cranleigh School
* Matthew Craig, Manager Sales and Accounts, OpenApply
* Hugo Davison, Head of Growth, Minerva's Virtual Academy
* James Dennett, Marketing Manager, Battle Abbey School
* Archana Dhankar, Senior Director, LinkedIn 'Top Voice', Creator & Influencer, Social Media
* Stuart Douch, formerly Headteacher, Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School
* Chris Fairbank, Director of Communications, The Heads’ Conference (HMC)
* Olly Featherstone, Marketing and CRM Consultant, HubGem
* Verena Ferreira Barneschi, Director of Marketing & Admissions, St. Paul’s School
* Jane Forster, formerly Director of Marketing and Admissions, Wellington College Bangkok, Thailand
* Chris Gallant, Director, Pharos Response
* Catalina Gardescu, Educational Marketing, Admissions and Communications Specialist, (formerly Manager of Admissions & External Relations at the American International School of Bucharest)
* Pete German, Director of Admissions & Marketing, Lord Wandsworth College
* Alfie Gilling, Marketing, Events and Admissions Coordinator & Head of Network, Global Academy
* Laurent Goetschmann, Head of School and Chief Executive Officer, Concordian International School
* Gemma Gray, Director, Gray Consulting, (formerly Director of Marketing & Admissions, Fettes College)
* Hannah Graydon, Director of Marketing and Communications, Caterham Family of Schools
* Sue Gutierrez, Director of Marketing & Admissions, Dragon School
* Claudine Hakim, Head of Student Services, International School of London
* Charlotte Hamilton, Head of International Student Recruitment, Claremont School
* Josephine Hansom, Vice President, Savanta Youth
* Christiaan Harden, Client Services Director, Small Films
* Emily Hargest, Marketing Manager, MTM Consulting
* Clara Hawking, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Kompass Education, Kompass Education, formerly Head of Artificial Intelligence, Globeducate
* Luke Hay, Consultant, User Experience & Analytics
* Peter Heneghan, AI Advisor, The Future Communicator
* Dr Amanda Holdsworth, CEO, Holdsworth Communications
* Pete Holliday, Director of Marketing and Admissions, The Abbey School
* Matt Horne, Senior Marketing Manager, Newcastle UniversityDigital Marketing Expert, Freelance Consultant
* Katie Hullah, Regional Sales Manager, Applicaa
* Jose Ignacio Barrera, Artificial Intelligence & Insight Lead (Market & Student Insight Team), The University of Manchester
* Jonathan Jacob, Director Of Specialism, Global Academy
* Deborah Janz, CEO & Consultant, Human 2 Human School Solutions (H2H) and IMPACT Marketing International, Inc.
* Charlotte Johnston, Head, St Peter's Preparatory School
* Ellena Johnstone, formerly Marketing & Communications Director, Magdalen College School, Oxford
* Simon Jones, Creator, The Bonjour Podcast Agency
* Rachel Jupp, Director of Admissions & Marketing, St Peter's Preparatory School
* Alta Justus, Director of Data Analysis & Strategy, UBIQ Education Ltd
* Hazel Kay, Director of Marketing, Development & Admissions, ACS International Schools
* Dr Andy Kemp, Principal, National Mathematics and Science College
* Courtney Knight, Advancement & Engagement Director, International School Of Paris
* Miles Latham, Managing Director, Affixxius Films
* Caroline Lawson, Assistant Head; Director of Outreach, Community and Partnerships, Reigate Grammar School
* James Leggett, Managing Director, MTM Consulting
* Harriet Leith, formerly Design & Digital Content Manager, Wolverhampton Grammar School
* Jeanette Lendon, Creative Director, Smartphone Photographer & Filmer, Jet Black Squares
* Julia Love, Director of Admissions, International School of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
* Dr Dominic Luckett, Headmaster & CEO, Sherborne Group
* Katherine Massey, Director of External Affairs, Sherborne Girls
* Harriet McKay, Marketing Manager, Sherborne School
* Anne Megdiche, Director of Admissions, Sherborne
* Kel Meredith, Social & Community Manager, Minerva’s Virtual Academy
* Daryll Middleton, International Partnerships Director, UBIQ Education Ltd
* David Milner, Director of Marketing & International Relations, Sedbergh School, Joint Chair, AMCIS
* Sarah Monaghan, Marketing Advisor, Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School
* Jane Morris, Admissions Registrar, Wolverhampton Grammar School
* Helen Overy, Marketing Manager (Education), GDST
* Suzette Parlevliet, Co-founder and Experience Director, Yellow Car
* Sally Pelling, Marketing Consultant, Propelling Communications, (former Director of Marketing & Alumnae, Walthamstow Hall School)
* Susan Pena, Admissions & Communications Manager, Villiers School
* Oliver Peter, Creative Director & Co-founder, 15th Media
* Samantha Price, formerly Headmistress, Benenden School
* Ian Read, Director of Marketing and Communications, Benenden School
* Carolyn Reed, Strategy and Creative Director, Reed Brand Communication
* Sian Rees-Evans, Director of Communications and Marketing, Wycombe Abbey
* Sabine Richards, Director of Admissions, Gordonstoun School
* Catherine Ritman Smith, Head of Learning and Skills, Young V&A
* Christopher Roche, Director of ICT, Windlesham House Preparatory School
* Lawrence Salisbury, Creative Director, Restless
* Kerwyn Salmons, Managing Director & Co-founder, 15th Media
* Dr Sachiko Scheuing, Author and Chairwoman of Board at The Federation of European Data and Marketing (FEDMA), The Federation of European Data and Marketing (FEDMA)
* Philippa Scudds, Director of Marketing and Communications, Canford School
* Tashi Shetty, Head of Marketing, GDST
* Louise Smith, Engagement Officer, Sherborne School
* Monica Stanciu, Director of Advancement, International School of Prague
* Ferdinand Steinbeis, Managing Director, von Bülow Education
* Sara Stockdale, Director of Marketing, Communications and Admissions, Surbiton High
* Jill Storey, Head of School, Villiers International School
* Arabella Stuart, formerly Director of Admissions, Sevenoaks School
* Raluca Tarcea, Admissions and Communication Manager, Avenor College
* Sallie Taylor, Director of Marketing & Admissions, Royal High School Bath, GDST
* Ruth Thorogate, formerly Marketing Manager, The Mall Preparatory School
* Jane Tozer, Senior Adviser, Paternoster
* Craig Tredenick, Director of Admissions & Enrollment, American School of Dubai
* Julia True, Admissions and Advancement Director, The International School Of Amsterdam
* Zoe Tucker, Head of Marketing, Sherborne Group
* Wendy van Bramer, formerly Head of Admissions, UWC Thailand & International School Bangkok
* Jen Waddon, Toddler Group Leader, Sherborne Preparatory School
* Sophy Walker, Director of Marketing UK & Global, Felsted School
* Laura Walsh, Head of External Relations, Lambrook School
* Tracy Ward, Head of Marketing & Comms UK Schools, ACS International Schools
* Philippa Watkins, Director of Marketing and Admissions, Reigate Grammar School
* Lizzie Watson, Marketing Officer, Sherborne Preparatory School
* Chloe Webster, Research and Design, Reed Brand Communication
* Stuart White, Principal, College Alpin Beau Soleil
* Ali White, Associate Director and Head of Business Development, Conscious Communications
* Karen Williams, Director of Admissions, Sherborne Girls
* Cristina Willows, Admissions & Marketing Manager, BEPS International School
* David Willows, Co-founder and Strategic Director, Yellow Car
* Gemma Woods, Senior Marketing & CRM Consultant, HubGem

SPEAKING, PRESENTING & CONTRIBUTING

If you or a colleague would be interested in speaking at this or a future KYA Conference or Event or Webinar or contributing to the AI Newsletter, or you have any suggestions for possible speakers or contributors, please don't hesitate to email Matthew, thank you.

"Great educational experience... the insights I have gained from attending Know Your Audience far exceed any research I would have been able to do myself. Insightful, well presented with high quality speakers.” KYA Delegate

Previous Delegate Comments

> Just Some Of The Comments From Delegates Attending Previous 'Know Your Audience' Conference...

"Breakouts were sooo useful. The speakers were amazing, I really found the presentations from speakers at ACS so informative and helpful. The speaker from Young V&A was so inspirational also."

"Lots of breakouts which was great (as not every breakout is applicable to all attendees) and a good range of keynote speakers covering a wide range of topics."

"It seemed very relevant to my job - I am relatively new and therefore have a lot I can still learn. There was a lot of food for thought in the meetings."

"I am the only Marketing person in our setting and so it's important (and interesting personally) to see what other schools are doing. It's much more efficient to attend a conference like this than spending days of doing my own research. Even then I wouldn't find the quality of information I have received during the conference."

"The schedule was very packed and kept me busy - in a good way. With too much time in between I would probably have gotten sucked in to work and not be as present as I was!"

"I am now mapping a new social media strategy in my head! We are also going through a brand refresh so I found the presentations very useful."

"Relevant content, chance to share experience and connect to other schools."

"Excited to pass on what I have learnt and to discuss lots with my colleagues about the day."

"I’ve definitely taken away ideas to consider going forward and sharing practice with others in similar roles is helpful."

"New insights and experience gained!"

"I took back home a few ideas that are applicable right away like how to improve my organic communication on social media and how to connect better with the neighbourhood that my school is set in."

"Plenty of content, with knowledgeable and approachable speakers."