Programme
We very much appreciate the support of over 20 leading practitioners and experts who have given
their time to Engage Enrol '25 to share their experience, expertise, insights, advice and tips.
We are also delighted to be finalising some more contributions which will be confirmed very soon.
We appreciate time and resources are under considerable pressure currently but we hope
you and your colleagues will take full advantage of this opportunity to review, learn and improve
for 2025-2026 and beyond, and to make new contacts and friendships too.
Both days of Engage Enrol '25 promise to be highly relevant, insightful, important and impactful
...and ultimately unmissable. We look forward to seeing you in Brighton in December.
Monday Programme (1 December 2025)
08:30 - 09:30
> Exhibition Area
Registration, Refreshments, Networking, Meet Suppliers
09:30 - 09:45
> Main Stage
A1 - WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS: Engage Enrol 2025
Welcome and introductions with Matthew D'Arcy, Programme Director
09:45 - 10:25
> Main Stage
A2.1 - OPENING KEYNOTE: A World Of Change & Choice - Primary & Secondary Education 2025–2030: Fewer, Bigger, Better?
With Shaun Fenton OBE, Head of Reigate Grammar School (RGS) and Executive Head of the RGS Family of Schools (UK & Overseas). [ BIOGRAPHY ]
10:25 - 10:50
> Main Stage
A2.2 - KEYNOTE: Maddie Lingard
With Maddie Lingard, Head of Marketing, UBIQ Education Ltd. [ BIOGRAPHY ]
10:50 - 11:15
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A2.3 - KEYNOTE: Matt Horne
With Matt Horne, Head Of Digital Media, Newcastle University. [ BIOGRAPHY ]
11:15 - 11:45
> Exhibition Area
Refreshments, Networking, Meet Suppliers
11:45 - 12:10
> Main Stage
A3.1 - KEYNOTE: To Be Announced - Watch This Space!
To Be Announced - Watch This Space. [ BIOGRAPHY ]
12:10 - 12:35
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A3.2 - KEYNOTE: Jack Dougherty
With Jack Dougherty, Director of Marketing, Felsted School. [ BIOGRAPHY ]
12:35 - 13:00
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A3.3 - KEYNOTE: Tracey Colbert-Smith and Rebecca Chaplin
With Tracey Colbert-Smith, Director of Marketing and Communications, Dean Close Foundation Schools and Rebecca Chaplin, Director of Admissions, Dean Close Foundation Schools. [ BIOGRAPHIES ]
13:00 - 14:00
> Exhibition Area
Lunch, Refreshments, Networking, Meet Suppliers
14:00 - 14:45
> Main Stage
A4.1 - WORKSHOP/BREAKOUT: Jose Ignacio Barrera
With Jose Ignacio Barrera, AI & Insight Lead (Market & Student Insight Team), The University of Manchester. [ BIOGRAPHY ]
14:00 - 14:45
> Workshop Rooms
A4.2 - WORKSHOP/BREAKOUT: Priya Patel
With Priya Patel, Head of Marketing & Admissions, St Neot's Preparatory School. [ BIOGRAPHY ]
14:00 - 14:45
> Workshop Rooms
A4.3 - WORKSHOP/BREAKOUT: Ben Russell
With Ben Russell, UK Partnerships Director, UBIQ Education Ltd. [ BIOGRAPHY ]
14:00 - 14:45
> Workshop Rooms
A4.4 - WORKSHOP/BREAKOUT: Amy Williams and Jack Dougherty
With Amy Williams, Marketing Manager, Felsted School and Jack Dougherty, Director of Marketing, Felsted School. [ BIOGRAPHIES ]
14:00 - 14:45
> Workshop Rooms
A4.5 - WORKSHOP/BREAKOUT: Gemma Woods and Emily Morgan
With Gemma Woods, Senior Marketing & CRM Consultant, HubGem and Emily Morgan, Marketing and CRM Consultant, HubGem. [ BIOGRAPHIES ]
14:00 - 14:45
> Workshop Rooms
A4.6 - WORKSHOP/BREAKOUT: Matt Horne
With Matt Horne, Head Of Digital Media, Newcastle University. [ BIOGRAPHY ]
14:45 - 15:00
> Main Stage
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15:00 - 15:45
> Main Stage
A5 - CLOSING KEYNOTE: Luke D'Arcy
With Luke D'Arcy, Innovation & Growth Evangelist, Board Advisor for madSense, former President and EMEA Growth Officer, Momentum Worldwide. [ BIOGRAPHY ]
15:45 - 16:15
> Exhibition Area
Refreshments, Networking, Meet Suppliers
16:15 - 17:00
> Workshop Rooms
A6.1 - WORKSHOP/BREAKOUT: Tracey Colbert-Smith and Rebecca Chaplin
With Tracey Colbert-Smith, Director of Marketing and Communications, Dean Close Foundation Schools and Rebecca Chaplin, Director of Admissions, Dean Close Foundation Schools. [ BIOGRAPHIES ]
16:15 - 17:00
> Workshop Rooms
A6.2 - WORKSHOP/BREAKOUT: Matt Horne
With Matt Horne, Head Of Digital Media, Newcastle University. [ BIOGRAPHY ]
16:15 - 17:00
> Workshop Rooms
A6.3 - WORKSHOP/BREAKOUT: Nick Wright and Maddie Lingard
With Nick Wright, Sales Executive, Interactive Schools and Maddie Lingard, Head of Marketing, UBIQ Education Ltd. [ BIOGRAPHIES ]
16:15 - 17:00
> Workshop Rooms
A6.4 - WORKSHOP/BREAKOUT: Philippa Watkins and Julian Baker
With Philippa Watkins, Director of Marketing and Admissions, Reigate Grammar School and Julian Baker, International Registrar, RGS Surrey Hills. [ BIOGRAPHIES ]
16:15 - 17:00
> Workshop Rooms
A6.5 - WORKSHOP/BREAKOUT: Jose Ignacio Barrera
Jose Ignacio Barrera, AI & Insight Lead (Market & Student Insight Team), The University of Manchester. [ BIOGRAPHIES ]
17:00
End Of Monday's Conference (Day 1) - Thank You For Coming!
17:00 - 18:30
> Exhibition Area
POST-CONFERENCE: Networking & Social Event
All those able to attend are welcome to stay for this complementary event at the end of Monday's Engage Enrol - Delegates, Speakers, Sponsors and Suppliers attending the Conference on Monday and/or Tuesday.
Tuesday Programme (2 December 2025)
08:30 - 09:30
> Exhibition Area
Registration, Refreshments, Networking, Meet Suppliers
09:30 - 09:45
> Main Stage
B1 - WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS: Engage Enrol 2025
Welcome and introductions with Matthew D'Arcy, Programme Director
09:45 - 10:25
> Main Stage
B2.1 - OPENING KEYNOTE: To Be Announced - Watch This Space!
With To Be Announced - Watch This Space! [ BIOGRAPHY ]
10:25 - 10:50
> Main Stage
10:50 - 11:15
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B2.3 - KEYNOTE: Chris Rose
With Chris Rose, Director of Admissions & Marketing, Gordonstoun. [ BIOGRAPHY ]
11:15 - 11:45
> Exhibition Area
Refreshments, Networking, Meet Suppliers
11:45 - 12:10
> Main Stage
B3.1 - KEYNOTE: Jose Ignacio Barrera
Jose Ignacio Barrera, AI & Insight Lead (Market & Student Insight Team), The University of Manchester. [ BIOGRAPHY ]
12:10 - 12:35
> Main Stage
B3.2 - KEYNOTE: Courtney Knight
With Courtney Knight, Advancement & Engagement Director, International School of Paris (ISP). [ BIOGRAPHY ]
12:35 - 13:00
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B3.3 - KEYNOTE: Kieran Orwin and Harry Cooke
With Kieran Orwin, Head of Marketing, King's School Canterbury and Harry Cooke, Content Creator & Graphics, King's School Canterbury. [ BIOGRAPHIES ]
13:00 - 14:00
> Exhibition Area
Lunch, Refreshments, Networking, Meet Suppliers
14:00 - 14:45
> Main Stage
B4.1 - WORKSHOP/BREAKOUT: Maxy Fernandes
With Maxy Fernandes, Communications and Event Officer, Drayton Manor High School. [ BIOGRAPHY ]
14:00 - 14:45
> Workshop Rooms
B4.2 - WORKSHOP/BREAKOUT: Nick Wright and Maddie Lingard
With Nick Wright, Sales Executive, Interactive Schools and Maddie Lingard, Head of Marketing, UBIQ Education Ltd. [ BIOGRAPHY ]
14:00 - 14:45
> Workshop Rooms
B4.3 - WORKSHOP/BREAKOUT: Jose Ignacio Barrera
With Jose Ignacio Barrera, AI & Insight Lead (Market & Student Insight Team), The University of Manchester. [ BIOGRAPHY ]
14:00 - 14:45
> Workshop Rooms
B4.4 - WORKSHOP/BREAKOUT: Nicki Entwistle
With Nicki Entwistle, Marketing Manager, Applicaa. [ BIOGRAPHIES ]
14:00 - 14:45
> Workshop Rooms
B4.5 - WORKSHOP/BREAKOUT: Matt Horne
With Matt Horne, Head Of Digital Media, Newcastle University. [ BIOGRAPHIES ]
14:00 - 14:45
> Workshop Rooms
B4.6 - WORKSHOP/BREAKOUT: Jane Forster
With Jane Forster, Director of Marketing and Admissions, St Helen's, former Director of Marketing and Admissions, Wellington College Bangkok, Thailand. [ BIOGRAPHY ]
14:45 - 15:00
> Main Stage
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15:00 - 15:45
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B5 - CLOSING KEYNOTE: Hugh Viney
With Hugh Viney, Founder and CEO, Minerva Virtual Academy and Minerva Tutors. [ BIOGRAPHY ]
15:45 - 16:15
> Exhibition Area
Refreshments, Networking, Meet Suppliers
16:15 - 17:00
> Workshop Rooms
B6.1 - WORKSHOP/BREAKOUT: Kel Meredith
With Kel Meredith, Social Media Lead, Minerva's Virtual Academy. [ BIOGRAPHIES ]
16:15 - 17:00
> Workshop Rooms
B6.2 - WORKSHOP/BREAKOUT: Ben Russell
With Ben Russell, UK Partnerships Director, UBIQ Education Ltd. [ BIOGRAPHY ]
16:15 - 17:00
> Workshop Rooms
B6.3 - WORKSHOP/BREAKOUT: Courtney Knight and Claudine Hakim
With Courtney Knight, Advancement & Engagement Director, International School of Paris and Claudine Hakim, Head of Student Support and Transitions Care. [ BIOGRAPHIES ]
16:15 - 17:00
> Workshop Rooms
B6.4 - WORKSHOP/BREAKOUT: Kieran Orwin and Harry Cooke
With Kieran Orwin, Head of Marketing, King's School Canterbury and Harry Cooke, Content Creator & Graphics, King's School Canterbury. [ BIOGRAPHIES ]
16:15 - 17:00
> Workshop Rooms
B6.5 - WORKSHOP/BREAKOUT: Matt Horne
Matt Horne, Head Of Digital Media, Newcastle University. [ BIOGRAPHIES ]
17:00
End Of Tuesday's Conference (Day 2) - Thank You For Coming!
Expert Speakers & Practitioners
Sharing Knowhow, Best Practice, Insights, Ideas, Advice & Tips...
- More Speakers & Contributors Will Be Added Soon -
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."



































