Joining this year’s summit will be Jean Pembleton, Senior Director of Education Strategy at Salesforce; John Gallant, Head of Education at Google Cloud; and Michael Webb, Director of AI at Jisc, alongside Phil Myers, Senior Development Manager at Pearson. We’re also delighted to welcome a leading AI-focused Government Official (TBA) who will share insights on national strategy and policy. From across the FE and skills sector, Roddy Peters, Group Head of Digital Skills at Windsor Forest Colleges Group, and Bryony Evett-Hackford, Director of Teaching, Learning & Education at Coleg Sir Gâr, will explore real-world innovation in practice. Industry and community perspectives will come from Nicki Watts, Founder of AI Youth; Luce Bowen, Digital Transformation & AI Consultant at FE Tech; John Neale, Partnerships & Community Consultant at Brisk Teaching; and Danielle McKernan, Teaching & Learning Specialist at Everway. Completing the lineup are Steve Birtles, Head of Digital Teaching & Learning at Eton College; Juliana Saili, ESOL Lecturer and AI in Education Trainer at WFCG; and David Railton, Education Director at Faculty – each bringing a unique lens on the responsible and creative use of AI in education.
AI Education Summit
One year on from our first AI in Education Summit, launched in the spirit of the landmark Bletchley Park event…
…We’re proud to be bringing innovators, educators, and industry leaders back together, with a focus on using AI to create more ‘human’ experiences; where empathy, creativity and authentic connection sit at the heart of innovation.
October 24th 2025 at Slough & Langley College
The Windsor Forest AI Story
Like many others across the sector, Windsor Forest Colleges Group hit a crunch point where it became clear that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) was inevitable.
Roddy Peters, Group Head of Digital Skills, started to look at how AI could best be used to support staff across all four college sites. What they came up with was Winnie, a chatbot named for Windsor Forest.
Enhancing Admissions for ESOL learners using GPT4o
Alongside Private AI, Windsor Forest emphasise both technological innovation and organisational strategy; staff are encouraged to explore AI tools, such as ChatGPT and Gemini. Key achievements include the use of AI in admissions to support with translation and improve accessibility, as well as AI-driven English language practice for ESOL learners.
Through collaboration with teachers and students, we ensure that our use of AI remains inclusive, providing equal opportunities for students and staff alike. Ultimately, AI promotes belonging and creates a more equitable, supportive learning environment.
Digital Safety
Safeguarding and student welfare are our highest priority. All Windsor Forest students discuss ‘AI Ethics’ as part of key tutorials.
When using AI we ask that all students –
Stay respectful – treat people online like in person, and report cyberbullying
Stay original – make work your own – AI can give you ideas, not whole essays
Stay wary – AI deepfakes can make content seem real – we have a zero-tolerance policy against faking images
2024 AI Summit Speakers
2024’s summit featured a distinguished lineup of speakers, including Charlotte Briscall, Chief Digital Officer at the Department for Education (DfE), and Roddy Peters, Group Head of Digital Skills at TWFCG.
Joined by Deb Millar, Executive Director of Digital Transformation at Hull College, Sue Attwell, Head of AI at JISC, and Felix Manoharan, Head of Sales for Higher Education & EdTech at Google Cloud UK & Ireland, Alan Crawford, Modern Workplace Specialist at Microsoft, and John Jones, Director of Innovation at RGS W. Alongside special guests Louise Fellows, VP Northern Europe at GitLab, and Dr. Martin Compton, Lead for AI in Education at King’s College London.
