Helping schools make smarter decisions about education, technology and leadership
Author. Speaker. CEO. Trustee. MBE.
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Speaking
From keynotes at international conferences to intimate school leadership workshops, I bring practical insight to every stage. My talks draw on 30 years of hands-on experience in EdTech, Ai, governance and school improvement — grounded in the real challenges schools face every day.
Recent stages include events across the UK, US and Middle East, alongside regular appearances on education and EdTech podcasts and panels.
articles & Writing
For three decades I’ve written about the topics that matter most to schools: digital strategy, safeguarding, EdTech implementation, AI governance and strategic leadership. My work has appeared in publications across the education sector and beyond.
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Speaking
From keynotes at international conferences to intimate school leadership workshops, I bring practical insight to every stage. My talks draw on 30 years of hands-on experience in EdTech, governance and school improvement — grounded in the real challenges educators face every day.
Recent stages include events across the UK, US and Middle East, alongside regular appearances on education and EdTech podcasts.
ARTICLES & Writing
For three decades I’ve written about the topics that matter most to schools: digital strategy, safeguarding, EdTech implementation, AI governance and strategic leadership. My work has appeared in publications across the education sector and beyond.
books
My books are written for the people doing the hard work in schools. Whether you’re a governor finding your feet, a trust leader navigating growth, or a teacher trying to make sense of EdTech, there’s something here for you.
Latest: The Awkward Questions in Education (Routledge, April 2025) tackles the uncomfortable conversations that too often get avoided in education.
What others Say
Feedback from industry experts and educational leaders.
“Al is a shining light of the EdTech world. He is a fantastic advocate of EdTech collaboration between school leaders, education systems and the EdTech industry. Al champions and creates opportunities for teachers, school leaders and EdTech suppliers to work together constructively to share knowledge and best practice.”
“Al is a pioneer in transforming school learning but has also been a consistent support for many of us working in the sector – he quietly champions the small fish whilst having a huge global impact. The nicest man in EdTech.”
“Al has been one of the most helpful, influential and supportive individuals in the global EdTech scene for several years now. He has not only championed those who have led the way on the embracing of EdTech in schools but has been a vocal champion for helping to find the digital superstars of the future!”
SUPPORTING change in education
It’s never easy to try and summarise your focus in a few lines, but my passion is all things Education & Technology.
I’m Al Kingsley MBE, CEO of International EdTech company NetSupport, author of five books on education and technology, and a school Trustee with over 20 years’ experience.
My work sits at the intersection of education, technology and governance. As well as leading NetSupport, I’ve served as Chair of a Multi-Academy Trust, as well as Secondary, Primary and AP boards. I’ve sat on the DfE Regional Schools Director’s Advisory Board for the East of England since 2020, and chaired my county’s SEND Board for the last 6 years. I’m also Chair of the Institute of AI Education Advisory Board as well as chairing the BESA EdTech Group, and am active across several advisory boards.
I spend much of my time supporting schools directly — through consulting, mentoring, writing, and speaking at conferences and events around the world. If there’s a way to help education work better through thoughtful use of technology, I want to be part of the conversation.
I’m also the author of The Awkward Questions in Education (Routledge Education), alongside My Secret #EdTech Diary, My School Governance Handbook and My School & Multi Academy Trust Growth Guide (all published with Hodder Education) and a co-author of A Guide to Creating a Digital Strategy in Education.
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- 2022 EdTech Digest Author/Speaker of the Year Winner
- 2023 Edufuturist of the year
- 2023 BESA awards “Inspirational Leader” winner
- 2023 ERA Awards “Outstanding Achievement” award winner
2023 Top Education CEO winner – EdTechChronicle
2024 Top 100 Influencers in Education – District Administration magazine
2024 Top 25 Education Technology Influencers – Feedspot.
2024 Top Education Voice – Thinkers360
2024 & 2025 ISC Research “Edruptor” – International Education Influencers
2025 MBE in the King’s New Year Honours for services to education
2025 EdTech Digest Leadership Awards Winner – Author, Speaker and Podcaster.
- 2025 Education Today “Outstanding Contribution” Award
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Being an active voice for change
Three decades and still going strong 😉
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Years' experience as a School Trustee & Governor
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Available for presenting at events, interviews, industry panels, amplifying messages, workshops and sector insights.
“Al’s commitment to the education sector shines through everything he does, from his personal leadership style to being an ambassador for the industry as a whole. In a strong field, he proves himself a giant in the industry!”
Caroline Wright
British Education Suppliers Association (BESA)
