With just 50 days remaining until the AoEA 2025 Annual Summit, excitement is building as we prepare to gather education advisers from across the country to celebrate, connect, and inspire.
To mark this key moment in the countdown, we are delighted to share a heartfelt video message from our keynote speaker, Jaz Ampaw-Farr, who will be joining us on 13th June at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Manchester Airport.
In her uniquely energising style, Jaz reminds us why our work as education advisers matters. She calls us everyday heroes, not because we seek praise, but because the impact we have—often unseen—is a lifelong legacy. Jaz speaks from experience, having risen above extreme adversity thanks to the courageous work of individuals like you: those who serve with curiosity, compassion, and commitment.
“You’re not just an adviser. You’re not just a teacher. You’re not just Secretary of State for Education. What you do has an impact.”
At the Summit, Jaz will present her keynote, “Being 10% Braver,” a call to action for us all to embrace human-first leadership. She challenges us to trade fear for curiosity, to invite courageous conversations, and to care more—because in doing so, we gain a powerful edge in shaping meaningful change in schools, for students, and across society.
Jaz promises an uplifting and transformative session, filled with laughter, movement, and profound insight. As she puts it, bring your “laughing teeth and dancing pants”—this will be more than a keynote; it will be an experience.
With just 50 days to go, now is the perfect time to confirm your place at the AoEA Annual Summit. Let’s come together to explore how being 10% braver can make us not only better advisers but more courageous, connected, and impactful leaders.
Watch Jaz’s video message now, and get ready to be inspired.
