Here we go! With only a few day left before the conference it is time for us to pack our bags, set the sat-nav and strike on out down to the warmer parts of the country!
But, to keep you all in the loop, here is the final run down for the day including the program, exhibition and 'stuff.
We'll not reiterate the location and travel/hotel details etc. as you can find them all on our initial article here - http://www.edugeek.net/s/edugeek/612-edugeek-edit-2019-conference-go-thurs-30th-may-salisbury.html
If you still want to come and have not yet got your ticket, we only have a few left and you can secure your free place here.
It's shaping up to be an amazing day and we can't wait to see you all in such a historic setting ![]()
As usual, the conference will be live streamed and details will be published closer to the day.
Program:
08:00 - 09:00: Exhibitor setup + refreshments
09:00 - 09:30: Attendees arrive + refreshments
09:30 - 09:45: Introduction address
09:45 - 10:30: Wave9 Partner: Network Security and Hacking Demo
10:30 - 11:15: Tony Sheppard: GDPR Update
11:15 - 11:30: Break - Refreshments
11:30 - 12:15: Google
12:15 - 13:00: Smoothwall: Online Threats Update
13:00 - 14:00: Lunch in the dining hall
14:00 - 14:45: Microsoft: Subject TBC
14:45 - 15:30: NetSupport: Safeguarding
15:30 - 16:00: Break - Refreshments
16:00 - 16:45: Net-Ctrl: 802.11ax Overview with Ruckus
16:45 - 17:00: Ask the admins (time permitting)
18:30 - 19:30: Meal - Kings Head Inn
Please note, you can arrive earlier than 09:00 if you are attending, it just looks messy to have timings jumping around!
We have also been asked to let you all know that there is no open drinks containers such as cans etc. allowed in the chapel, but sealable bottled drinks are fine. There will be small bottles of water provided for you to take in. Refreshments will be served in the exhibition hall and lunch will be in the dining room:
Lunch Menu:
- Hot choices:- Beef Lasagna, Chicken Curry, Vegan Curry (Butternut squash, mushroom & lentil)
- Sides:- Rice, Chips, salad, garlic bread, poppadums, naan bread
- Dessert:- Eaton Mess or Steamed Syrup Sponge (with custard or lactose free cream)
Exhibition
This year we have a larger than normal exhibition and we welcome the following companies taking part who are really looking forwards to meeting you all:
Wave 9 is a leading provider of technology services to education. Schools and Academies are constantly working to raise standards and facilities for pupils against a backdrop of shrinking budgets and a rapidly changing organisational landscape. To address these challenges we have developed WaveConnect, a range of modular, yet integrated technology platforms that provide the right services at the right time with flexible payment options aligned to your budget.
From cost effective, secure broadband to Hybrid Cloud and Server solutions that leverage the transformative power of the Cloud, WaveConnect supports teaching and learning, facilitates collaboration and reduces cost. We help our customers lifecycle manage IT so it’s always secure, supportable and costs are predictable.
With over 30 years’ experience and 18 million users, NetSupport is a market-leading provider of educational software solutions that help schools and Trusts monitor and manage school IT easily and efficiently – saving time and money, whilst safeguarding students and supporting GDPR compliancy.
Delivering the complete solution, NetSupport DNA provides technicians with network and IT management features to effectively track, monitor and manage IT assets and endpoints across a school or Trust – all from one central point. Meanwhile, its built-in Safeguarding toolkit ensures Safeguarding Leads can meet their eSafety requirements with its proactive and reactive tools.
Within NetSupport DNA, teachers can access classroom management features (NetSupport School), including assessment, control and collaboration tools to maximise technology-enhanced instruction.
Stop by and visit the NetSupport team to see this award-winning solution in action, plus access the latest offers! In the meantime, visit www.netsupportdna.com/education for more information or to download a 30-day free trial.
Impero are specialists in the EdTech space with a passion for education and student safeguarding. 100% focused on education, we provide a range of cloud-based remote monitoring, device management, and safeguarding solutions for the education sector. Working with specialist organisations, charities, and our customers, we develop our solutions in direct response to the latest education trends and requirements. So whether you’re responsible for technology, safeguarding, or you’re a teacher, we have a solution that can help you.
Exa Education is the UK’s leading independent Internet Service Provider to the education sector, supplying award-winning solutions to thousands of schools nationwide.
With an in-house technical support team, available extended business hours and SurfProtect® Cloud content filtering inclusive with all connections, we can provide a complete internet service solution for your school.
To learn more about Exa Education, visit our stand today.
Smoothwall is the leading provider of digital safeguarding solutions in UK Education. 10,000 schools, colleges and academies depend on our filtering and monitoring technologies to keep their students safe and their education organisations compliant.
From our humble beginnings in 2000 when we launched the Smoothwall open source firewall, we have grown into an award-winning, organisation supporting over 4 million users and partners in more than 60 countries around the world.
If you have any questions about web filtering or digital monitoring, please speak to our team. We’d be happy to help.
ICT direct - the UK’s number one provider of quality refurbished computer hardware to the education sector are delighted to attend another EduGeek conference.
Come see @ICTDirect_Dave who has a few treats for attendees on the day and see what amazing deals we can offer you!
Net–Ctrl is a leading UK value-add technology integrator. We have been operating for over 15 years and developed expertise in network security and infrastructure, wireless, IP-CCTV, lockdown and building access control solutions.
At EDIT 2019 we will be showcasing solutions from Ruckus, CEM Systems and lockdown technology from Bodet and NEXUS
- Ruckus - Market leading wired and wireless solutions with a range of different deployment options. We can run free-of-charge predictive surveys. We also have some great discounts running at the moment.
- CEM - Powerful Access Control and Security Management Systems with Fire Detection and Intruder Integrations.
- Bodet - Lockdown Alert System offers a unique customisable emergency alert. These can be triggered via a range of remote or local wired methods. The system operates on your existing IT network using Power over Ethernet (PoE).
- NEXUS - A battery powered, wireless critical alert system. The units are fully portable, wire free, and can be rapidly deployed for fire alert and lockdown situations. No need for new cabling infrastructure.
Crusader AV is a division of Crusader Ltd, a family owned business with a proud history. We offer technology based products and services which provide solutions for our customers, something which often sets us apart.
Living up to high customer expectations is at the heart of everything we do. This has allowed us to evolve and adapt over the years, making us the reliable partner and trusted supplier we are today.
Securly are a student safety company who are committed to keeping kids safe online, whether at school or at home. Trusted by over 10,000 schools, Securly provide cloud-based web filtering which is supported by an intuitive artificial intelligence engine
Novatech Connect deliver safe, secure and reliable internet packages to schools and trusts across the UK, without compromising on service or reliability.
We understand the challenges of balancing the budget in a modern school and are committed to providing internet solutions that deliver connectivity and enable effective digital learning, allowing you to place both your staff’s effectiveness and your pupil’s education first.
Whether you’re looking for high-speed connectivity, Custom Private Cloud, Hosted VoIP, or simply a new internet package that better suits your specific school requirements, Novatech Connect promises to deliver a solid solution, designed to suit you and your budget.
The Stone Group has been providing leading IT and AV solutions for almost 30 years to many thousands of the UK’s leading institutions.
Stone’s Education business is built upon an in-depth knowledge of the sector and our technical experts can help your institution transform your
IT to advance the learning of your students.
Our experience in delivering edtech, teamed with our partnerships with global IT brands such as Microsoft, Toshiba, HP, Cisco Meraki, NetApp, VMware, CTouch and Acer mean we can assist you with a vast range of solutions including:
- Devices from Stone and our leading partners
- Servers and storage solutions
- Networking and infrastructure
- Managed Services and Break-fix options
- Software and licensing solutions
- AV and collaboration solutions
- Secure recycling and asset management
- BYOD and 1:1 Schemes
- Cybersecurity
- Classroom resources
- Professional services
It would be very sensible for us to add that timings etc. are subject to change (lap of the Gods and all that) and we shall see you there ![]()














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