29 May 2025
If you’re a computing teacher passionate about your subject and always looking to improve your classroom impact, the Festival of Computing 2025, sponsored by Craig’n’Dave and OCR, at Bromsgrove School on 2nd July, is unmissable.
Evolved from the successful Craig’n’Dave & Friends conference, this event is your one-stop shop for fresh ideas, practical CPD, brilliant networking and real-world insight from leading voices in computing education — all wrapped up in one inspirational day.
A power-packed agenda awaits
The day kicks off with breakfast and early networking before the official welcome in the spectacular Routh Concert Hall.
The keynotes are where it gets really exciting:
- Jill Duffy, Chief Executive of OCR, takes the stage in the afternoon with a keynote focused on the future of computing qualifications and curriculum development — a must-hear for every teacher navigating changes in assessment and pedagogy.
- Alan O’Donohoe returns with “Relight My Fire” — an inspiring and energising talk about the power of computing education.
- Craig and Dave share the latest from their world and what’s next for classroom computing.
Get hands-on demos during the Fringe event, and don’t miss CPD sessions from a wide range of guest speakers, updates from Raspberry Pi Foundation, CAS, Pearson, West Midlands Regional Cyber Crime Unit and AQA, to name a few.
To see the full list of who’s speaking and what their talks will focus on HERE.
So, what makes this year different?
We’ve taken your feedback and upgraded everything:
- More CPD sessions – You asked, we listened. Now enjoy three 45-minute sessions, packed with classroom-ready ideas.
- Bigger marketplace – A dedicated marquee space for you to browse the latest in computing education tools and resources.
- More coffee stations – Because teachers run on caffeine!
- A new Fringe stage – Hear punchy, engaging ideas from exhibitors and guest speakers in short bursts.
- On-site accommodation – Stay the night before with limited rooms available.
- Pre-event social – Curry Supper & Social on 1st July, If you live locally or are staying overnight at Bromsgrove School or a nearby hotel, join us for a curry and a drink! The pre-event social is a ticketed event. Get your spot at the table here!
Why it matters
This isn’t just another CPD day. It’s a genuine celebration of computing education — and a chance to feel part of a bigger, supportive, and forward-thinking community.
Held at the historic Bromsgrove School, with its stunning grounds and modern facilities, the Festival of Computing 2025 offers the perfect mix of substance, setting, and shared passion.
We hope to see you there!
