Al is a well-known face in the education and EdTech community around the world, having spoken at events such as GESS Dubai, Bett UK, FETC, the World Education Summit, Middle East Teaching and Learning Conference; and WISE EdTech Accelerator. 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 Teach Middle East, GESS, International Teacher Magazine, 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, and chair of the BESA (British Education Supplier's Association) EdTech Group. 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, sits on the advisory council for the Foundation for Education Development and is also an Export Champion for the Department for Business and Trade. Al is the recent winner of the 2023 Edufuturist of the Year award, winner of the BESA 2023 award for “Inspirational Leader”, and winner of the 2023 ERA award for “Outstanding Achievement”.