Dave Smith
Head of Content, British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA)
Dave has recently joined BESA to lead on EdTech, including steering the content of BESA’s highly successful conferences and events. He is also leading on BESA’s ever popular EdTech Exchange and Bett Futures programmes, as well further highlighting the work of BESA as the trusted voice for EdTech and other education suppliers in educational establishments in the UK and beyond.
Formerly a local authority senior inspector and business development lead at HES - Havering School Improvement Services, Dave has spent 20+ years specialising in computing, education technology and online safety support for schools in the UK and overseas. He has had a long-term connection with BESA as a former Bett and ERA Awards Judge and also served as a member of the Bett Advisory Group. He is currently a member and governor of two primary/secondary MATs, has been a governor of four primary and secondary schools and was previously a teacher/senior leader in 3 schools and a university.