Computing: Recharged
Digital Schoolhouse are delighted to announce the return of the Playful Computing Conference in 2026, taking place at the University of Westminster, Harrow Campus on Friday 26th June.
Be Playful
Teaching with technology should feel like opening a fresh box of possibilities.
At the Playful Computing Conference 2026, we’re stripping away the clutter and the stress to help you rebuild your classroom toolkit from the circuit boards up.
Choose your own track
Decide your own schedule by mixing and matching sessions from our four core themes:
Digital Creativity - Beyond the screen. Explore how to use code and tech as a medium for art, music, and expression.
Career Pathways - Connecting the classroom to the "Real World." Helping students see where computing can take them.
Cost-Free Computing - High-impact teaching with a low-impact budget. Resourceful ways to teach tech without breaking the bank.
Responsible Computing - Building a better future. Navigate ethics, AI, and pupil safety in a rapidly shifting digital landscape.
Expert Insights
Get the inside track from the people shaping the digital world. We’ve assembled experts from Raspberry Pi, The V&A Museum, Epic Games, Digital Schoolhouse, and The University of Westminster (with many more still to be added).
Whether it’s connecting classroom code to the future of creative industries or grabbing battle-tested insights from top educators, you’ll leave with the blueprints to inspire the next generation of creators.
For the price of one decent Ethernet cable (just £20), you get a full day of expert-led talks, hands-on workshops, and a recharged outlook on your career and teaching. No preparation required - just bring your curiosity.
