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Playful Computing Conference 2026
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​Friday June 26th 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
​University of Westminster - Harrow Campus

Computing: Recharged

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Find your best teaching self with classroom-ready content, your choice of talks, and space to breathe and grow as educators.

​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 track

Decide your own schedule by mixing and matching sessions from our four core themes:

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Digital Creativity

From canvas to code.
Explore how to use tech as a medium for creativity and problem-solving across the curriculum.

Cost-free Computing

High-impact teaching with a low-impactbudget. 
Resourceful ways to teach tech without breaking the bank.

Career Pathways

Connecting the classroom to the "Real World."

Helping students see where computing can take them, and what careers could lie within the creative digital industries.

Responsible Computing

Building a better future. 
Navigate ethics, AI, and pupil safety in a rapidly shifting digital landscape.

Speakers from:

Get the inside track from the people shaping the digital world. Speakers include:


  • Professor Michael Kölling - Kings College
  • Alex Parry, Harriet Page, Laura Holborow and Mark Calleja - Raspberry Pi Foundation
  • Nichola Clarke and Sean Kelly - Into Film
  • Dr Doug Specht - University of Westminster
  • Dr Tracy Gardner - Flip Computing
  • Paul Curzon - Queen Mary
  • Dom Traynor - Adobe
  • James Butcher - Epic Games
  • Annabel Ashalley-Anthony - Melanin Gamers
  • Sheena Peckham - Internet Matters
  • Estelle Ashman - Digital Schoolhouse

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.

Room to Breathe (and Connect)

We know that the best ideas often happen between sessions. We’ve designed the day with that in mind:

  • The Exhibitor Area: Hands-on demos and the latest classroom-ready tools.
  • Networking Zone: A cafe space to decompress, check emails and connect with fellow educators.
  • After-Hours Mixer: Celebrate a day of growth past 5 pm with drinks and chat.

What teachers say about the Playful Computing Conference


"I felt inspired and re-energised"


"I feel much more supported than before I attended the event."

“Talking to industry experts have made me understand better what I need to teach and how I can better support my students.”


“I loved the experience and have many ideas for our KS3 course.”

“Fantastic event! I loved how we had the option between sessions. This made the day so impactful”



“So many ideas my head is buzzing!"

Tickets

Just £20 - Book your ticket now


For the price of one decent Ethernet cable, you get a full day of expert-led talks, hands-on workshops, a recharged outlook on your career and teaching. No preparation required - just bring your curiosity.


Limited spots available. Recharge yourself and how you teach with technology.


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Want to exhibit at the Playful Computing Conference?

We have an exhibitors area where game and EdTech companies can display their work and interact with educators throughout the conference - interested in a space? Contact dsh@ukie.org.uk