Connect. Collaborate. Inspire.
NASBTT Annual Conference 2025
Thursday, 6th November 2025
9.00a.m. – 4.15p.m.
BMA House, Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9JP
This year, we are excited to return to an in-person Annual Conference, offering an unparalleled opportunity to connect, collaborate and engage with peers, expert speakers and policymakers. With a dynamic line-up of keynote speakers and insightful panel discussions, the Annual Conference will provide fresh perspectives on key issues facing the ITT sector.
Conference agenda
Mark Sewards
Keynote Address: Shaping the future - 11.45a.m. - 12.15p.m.
Andrea Shepherd
Keynote Address: Ofsted - 11.15a.m. - 11.45a.m.
Panel discussions
Panel discussion - 10.00a.m. - 11.00a.m.
Lydia Chantler-Hicks, Senior Reporter, Schools Week (Panel Chair)
Jack Worth, Lead Economist, NFER
Gareth Conyard, CEO, Teacher Development Trust (TDT)
Sufian Sadiq, Director of Teaching School & Personal Development, Chiltern Learning Trust
Reuben Moore, Executive Director, National Institute of Teaching
Emma Hollis, Chief Executive Officer, NASBTT
Panel discussion - 12.15p.m. - 1.10.p.m.
James Coleman, Head of Operations, NASBTT (Panel Chair)
Annamarie Hassall, MBE, CEO, nasen
Margaret Mulholland, SEND and Inclusion Specialist
Simon Knight, Joint Headteacher, Frank Wise School
Frances Akinde, SEND Advisor
Georgina Durrant, National Inclusion Lead, Twinkl
Panel discussion - 2.10p.m. - 3.10p.m.
Kikelomo Agunbiade, NASBTT Trustee (Chair)
Yamina Bibi, Project Specialist, Chiltern Learning Trust and Chartered College of Teaching
Evelyn Forde, MBE, Headteacher, Author and Consultant
Ann Palmer, FCCT, CEO - Fig Tree International Ltd
Dr Adam Brett, Lecturer and Researcher in Education, University of Derby and co-founder of Pride & Progress.
Jo Brassington, (they/them) Former primary school teacher and co-founder of Pride & Progress
Panel discussion - 3.10p.m. - 4.10p.m.
Jon Severs, Editor, Tes (Panel Chair)
Dame Alison Peacock, Chief Executive Officer, Chartered College of Teaching
Baroness Mary Bousted, Teacher, academic and union leader
Rachel Hewitt, Chief Executive, MillionPlus
Sarah Botchway, Director, London South Teaching School Hub
Emma Hollis, Chief Executive Officer, NASBTT
Exhibitors and networking
At NASBTT's Annual Conference 2025, delegates will have the opportunity to connect with a range of high-quality exhibitors showcasing innovative products, services and resources designed to support Initial Teacher Training providers. The exhibition area will offer a valuable chance to meet leading organisations, discover new solutions and gather insights to enhance programmes. Alongside this, the Annual Conference provides a unique platform for networking with peers and colleagues from across the ITT sector, sharing ideas, challenges and best practice to strengthen connections and build lasting professional relationships.
With thanks to our headline sponsor
With thanks to our exhibitors and sponsors
Really excellent line up of speakers from so many key aspects of the sector.
Lots of knowledgeable and passionate speakers and some thought provoking seasons - there was so much for us to take away. There is so much that could be included that it could easily be a 3 day conference.
Good selection of high quality speakers and all relevant to the current climate.
