Paul Curzon is speaking at this event and the information below is adapted from this LinkedIn post. A Gatsby benchmark that seem particularly relevant here is #7 “Encounters with further and higher education“.

London Universities Sixth Form Computing Conference
Imperial College London (South Kensington Campus)
• Level 1, Sir Alexander Fleming Building
Monday 22 June 2026, 10am to 3pm
FREE
For sixth form students taking A level Computer Science or some computing equivalent, and their teachers.

Info: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/events/209069/sixth-form-conference/
Form for teachers to register their interest: https://imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_54kkdNwndoLRrFQ

“This one-day event offers a unique opportunity to explore the breadth and depth of computing through interactive workshops and university-style learning.”

There is a limited number of spaces for students and teachers. There will be a timetable of hands on sessions and workshops for students and professional development sessions for the teachers who are bringing their students along.

The day will offer:
🔹 Exploring big ideas in computing
🔹 Experiencing university-level learning in an engaging, hands-on way
🔹 Meeting students and academics from leading London institutions
🔹 Gaining clearer insights about future pathways in computing

Collaborating London universities: Imperial College London, King’s College London, Queen Mary University of London, University of Roehampton, and UCL.

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See also

Some upcoming computing and tech events for educators and others