Computing LIVE! Student Event at Disneyland® Paris

With over 25 years at the heart of digital media, Andrew is a master at helping people understand how technology really works, and how it shapes the world around us. His journey into digital began long before smartphones and social media became everyday life, starting out as a chatroom moderator for early online communities. her. He later became a producer at BBC Radio 1Xtra, working at the crossover point between technology, media and culture. From there, he helped launch MySpace in the UK as Marketing Manager at a time when social networks were new, experimental and full of opportunity. 

Now a consultant, speaker and educator, he combines his media background with clear digital frameworks that give learners confidence and direction. Whether guiding leaders, teachers or students, Andrew is your friendly tour guide through modern digital life; explaining how platforms evolve, why trends shift, and what skills really matter. With his energetic style, real‑world stories and expert understanding of our LIVE! event subjects, Andrew will be sure to keep your students engaged, inspired and curious about the digital world they’re growing up in.

Dr Matt Pritchard is an award‑winning magician, comedian and science and maths communicator who brings learning to life through curiosity, creativity and wonder. With a background in atomic physics research at Durham University, Matt combines deep scientific knowledge with exceptional communication skills. During his time at Durham, he won the Institute of Physics’ Postgraduate Lecturer Award, recognising his ability to explain challenging concepts clearly and engagingly. He later joined the education department at Thinktank Science Museum in Birmingham, where he presented shows, delivered workshops and helped develop educational resources for schools and families.

Now working as an independent science communicator, he performs to more than 30,000 people each year and collaborates with organisations such as The Royal Society, the Royal Institution and the British Science Festival. With 18 years of experience working with school and family audiences, Matt is a true “Curator of Wonder” – perfectly placed to engage students, spark curiosity and show that science and maths are not just subjects to study, but tools to amaze, explore and understand the world.. Alongside his academic career, Matt has spent over 25 years as a professional magician and is an Associate of the Inner Magic Circle – an honour held by only around 300 people worldwide. 

More speakers to be announced soon! 

Our complementary workbooks are designed to be used as your group enjoy the Disney® Parks. The workbooks contain park challenges which encourage students to take a step back and critically appraise the resort from their subject perspective. These park challenges provide opportunity for problem solving, decision making as well as working together so that your students get the maximum from the their time at Disneyland® Paris.

Our lively and interactive question and answer session gives the students control to ask the questions they want answers to. All the speakers take to the stage to answer questions to provide different perspectives and to offer invaluable career advice from their own experience.

Our LIVE! Events Team provide expert on-site support throughout your stay to make your trip as easy and memorable as possible: 

• Be on-hand & provide assistance throughout the event 
• Register your students at the conference & take questions 

Ed is a hacker and technologist who has spent decades exploring how technology really works - and how it can be broken, fixed, and made safer. His work has helped shape the UK’s cybersecurity landscape at the highest levels. Ed was a founding member of the National Crime Agency’s PREVENT scheme (now part of Cyber Choices), helping to steer young people away from cybercrime and into positive, ethical careers. 

As an ethical hacker, Ed has worked with banks, governments, and critical organisations around the world, helping them understand how real attackers think and how to defend against them. His career shows that curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving can lead to meaningful and impactful work in cybersecurity.

Step behind the screen and explore the hidden world that powers the internet. Ed will reveal the invisible networks all around us - the systems that allow your phone, games console, and laptop to talk to the rest of the world. You'll discover what really happens when you send a message, load a website, or connect to Wi-Fi. 

Through live demonstrations and hands-on experiments your students can try at home, the session will break down the key building blocks of the internet: wireless networks, IP addresses, DNS, TLS, and TCP. Along the way, stories from Ed’s work as an ethical hacker will show how networks can be explored, tested, and sometimes even tricked - and how the internet protects itself.

1 DAY PARK TICKET 

Sunday: Morning departure for Paris, overnight at Disneyland® Paris
Monday: LIVE! Student Conference & Free time in the Disneyland® Paris parks.  Overnight at Disneyland® Paris
Tuesday: Return coach travel.

Sunday: Morning departure for Disneyland® Paris, overnight at Disneyland® Paris

Monday: LIVE! Conference, free time in park. Overnight at Disneyland® Paris 

Tuesday: Day trip to Paris. Overnight at Disneyland® Paris 

Wednesday: Morning free in the Park. Return coach travel.

Saturday: Late evening departure. Night time channel crossing

Sunday: Morning arrival at Disneyland® Paris. Day free to use your Disneyland® Pass. Overnight at Disneyland® Paris

Monday: LIVE! Conference, free time in park. Overnight at Disneyland® Paris. 

Tuesday: Return coach travel.

1 DAY PARK TICKET 

Sunday: Afternoon departure from St Pancras International. Overnight at Disneyland® Paris.
Monday: LIVE! Student Conference & Free time in Park. Overnight at Disneyland® Paris.
Tuesday: Free time to enjoy the Disney Village. Early afternoon departure. Arrive back in London early evening.