BESA is delighted to announce the return of the ever-popular EdTech Exchange, in-person, private suppers aimed at EdTech founders and their senior teams who are looking to broaden their network and sector knowledge.  

Held in a private dining room at The Parcel Yard in King’s Cross station, this supper will bring together twelve people, each with their own story to tell, to participate in a Chatham House-style discussion. Our diners will collectively contribute to an evening filled with shared experiences, lessons learned, and stories of problems solved.  

These suppers are shaped to provide a unique insight into a particular set of specialisms and we’re incredibly excited to kick off the 2022 series with an evening hosted by Stuart Abrahams. Every event is a moveable feast, and this one will aim to cover as many of the following topics as we can in one sitting:

• Understanding your company's proposition 
• Understanding the goals and ambitions for your company 
• Do you need investment – if so, for what? 
• Preparing for Acquisition – writing your pitch deck 
• How has covid effected your business?

The event will be facilitated by Nina Iles, Head of EdTech at BESA and hosted by Stuart Abrahams.

Stuart has almost thirty years’ experience of technology in the education sector, his expertise is in running and growing businesses that supply the education sector.  From the world’s largest multinational education company to the smallest start up, and almost everywhere in between, Stuart has extensive experience in all aspects of the corporate world. He’s been involved in acquisitions as an acquirer, as well as, managing organisations being acquired. He’s worked with funders looking to invest, as well as companies seeking investment.  With almost ten years as an elected member of the BESA Executive Council as well as four as Treasurer, Stuart has been at the forefront of the Association’s transformation story. As Vice Chair of Governors of a large primary school, he also chairs the finance committee, is chair of the pay committee and link governor for sports premium and data protection.  

Please note that diners will be asked to be show a negative Lateral Flow Test before attending. Places are limited to one person per company