Daren White | Academic Technologies Lead
Academies Enterprise Trust

Daren is a highly experienced teacher and Senior Leader with a passion for integrating technology into education. With over 20 years of experience in teaching and over 10 years in leadership roles, he is now Academic Technologies Lead for one of the UK's largest Multi-Academy Trusts. A Google Certified Trainer, Innovator, and Coach, Daren co-leads GEG UK. Additionally, he is a Microsoft Innovative Educator and an Apple Teacher. Daren was recognized as a 2021/22 #Edtech50 award-winner and in 2023 proudly won the Skills Development Champion Award at The Edufuturists Awards and is a Silver Award Winner for Digital Innovator in the 2023 National Teaching Awards. Daren is an experienced presenter who has led training, workshops & presentations both in the UK and internationally. He has presented for numerous times at BETT UK and co-organised events focused on embracing AI in Education. He is dedicated to helping teachers integrate effective pedagogy with the help of technology in the classroom and removing barriers to learning. Daren has also a published 2 books: What’s Their Why? and It’s Your Time You’re Wasting!