Computing LIVE! Student Event at Disneyland® Paris
Inspire their future career at our Computing LIVE! Conference. Bring computer science to life for your students and fire their future career ambitions by showing them the many different paths a career in computing could take at our Computing LIVE! conference - all whilst enjoying the magic of Disneyland® Paris!
Event dates:
Monday 3rd and Monday 24th February 2025 - request a quote
Monday 2nd and Monday 23rd February 2026 - request a quote
Experts from high profile organisations will provide relevant examples and exam case studies to ignite your students’ aspirations whilst perfectly complementing the computer science curriculum at KS5. Students can also put their own questions to the experts during a Q&A session.
Meeting your learning objectives - Computing LIVE! is designed to meet course aims by encouraging and developing an enthusiasm for studying computing, encouraging students to think creatively and innovatively whilst understanding the impact and risks of digital technology on the world around them. Learn more about our full range of LIVE! events here.
Prices start from£435pp
Price Shown includes
- Return travel by executive coach
- 2 nights' B&B accommodation
- 1 day Hopper Park ticket
- Entrance to the Computing Live! student event
- Curriculum-linked workbook for students
- Extensive group travel insurance
- Services of the Events Team in Disneyland® Paris throughout your stay
- 1:10 free place ratio based on teachers sharing twin rooms
Price shown is based on 40 paying passengers departing from selected departure points.
Event overview
Expert speaker presentations - through real life experiences our speakers will give students the chance to hear how mathematics can be used to develop models of real situations and learn that they can be more or less effective depending on the assumptions that have been made.
Q&A session - interactive question and answer sessions will develop their knowledge and understanding of mathematical methods and concepts.
Team park challenges - enable students to select and apply mathematical techniques to solve problems and interpret mathematical information to reach conclusions within a unique learning environment.
The Events Team in Disneyland® Paris will provide support throughout your stay, they’ll:
- Be on-hand & provide assistance throughout the event
- Host a teacher meet & greet with coffee & pastries
- Register your students at the conference & take questions
Event details and speakers at LIVE! events
Andrew Davis (3rd February only)
Andrew’s philosophy has always been to ‘put a digital lens across traditional business practices’, which is why he became an early adopter in Generative AI and has delivered talks, or workshops, to several organisations who are already achieving results from his advice.
Andrew has worked with organisations such as Sony PlayStation, The Royal Mail, Ogilvy, Dyson, FIFA, and the BBC to connect with their audiences through content, strategic thinking and simple frameworks. With over 23 years’ experience to pull from and seeing the birth and growth of different mediums such as social media, targeted advertising and smart phones, he will share with your students his expertise about the potential of Generative AI, how it naturally fits within his teachings in Marketing and how it can be used to help grow a business.
Catherine Achieng (3rd & 24th February)
Catherine is a passionate UX designer with a strong drive for creativity and innovation. She has accumulated years of experience working for prestigious agencies and companies like Barclays, where she honed her skills in crafting visually appealing and seamlessly functional user interfaces. Catherine is the proud founder of Dezignovate, an app that seeks to revolutionise the learning, networking, and inspiration landscape for designers.
Catherine will be able to give your students insight into the relationship between a UX designer and businesses, including how she designs for an inclusive future.
Ben Byford (3rd February only)
Games designer / developer, AI ethics consultant, teacher, and AI podcaster. Ben has spent his career passionate about and constantly fascinated by the intersectino of creativity and technology. Whether it's designing websites, user experience design for apps, game development or the impact of AI, Ben loves working on a diverse range of projects using cutting edge technologies. Now embedded in the local games community as on of the directors of Bristol Games Hub, Ben also runs the games development company Nuclear Candy Games and with a belief that thoughtful systems and fun interactions underpin all the best games, Ben will give your students vaulable insight into the world of game design and user experience.
Rik Ferguson (24th February only)
One of the leading experts in cybersecurity, Rik Ferguson is the Vice President of Security Research at Trend Micro. He is frequently interviewed by the BBC, CNN, Channel 4, Sky News and Al-Jazeera English and is quoted by national newspapers and trade publications around the world. Rik’s research into the murky world of cybercrime and the cloudy future of technology sees him advise law enforcement, governments and large enterprises alike. He is a Special Advisor to Europol’s European Cyber Crime Centre (EC3) and an advisor to the European Union.
Rik is actively engaged in research into online threats and the underground economy. He also researches the wider implications of new developments in the Information Technology arena and their impact on security, both in the enterprise and for society as a whole, publishing papers, articles, videos and participating in thought-leadership initiatives.
Rik is internationally renowned for his eye-opening and informative presentations, and with his 25 years’ experience in information security will be able to give your students real insight into the world of cybersecurity.
Olly Turnbull (24th February only)
As businesses strive to provide exceptional digital experiences to their customers, Digital Experience Platforms (DXP) have emerged as essential tools. DXP helps businesses manage, deliver, and optimise digital experiences consistently across every phase of the customer lifecycle. Having provided solutions for Disney, the British Army, and Royal Caribbean amongst others, Olly Turnbull, founder of 2Viz will explain how DXP can transform a company’s digital strategy.
Package options & sample itineraries
2 Night Coach Travel Package
Sunday to Tuesday
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.
3 Night Coach Travel Package
Sunday to Wednesday
Sunday - Wednesday
2 DAY PARK TICKET
Sunday: Morning departure for Disneyland® Paris, overnight at Disneyland® Paris
Monday: Live! Student 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.
3 Nights Overnight Coach Travel Package
Saturday to Tuesday
2 DAY PARK TICKET
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! Student Conference & Free time in park. Overnight at Disneyland® Paris.
Tuesday: Return coach travel
2 Night Eurostar Travel Package Sunday to Tuesday
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.
Evening activites
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Explore the parks: Disneyland® Park & Walt Disney Studios® Park
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Shopping in the Disney Village®
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Disney Illuminations Night Time Show
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Gaumont Cinema
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Evening meal experience at Planet Hollywood or Billy Bob’s Country Western Saloon
Study themes
- Algorithms
- Programming & coding
- Computer systems
- Cyber security
- Software development
Study levels
Suitable for Key Stage 5, meeting exam board specifications for AQA, OCR, EDEXCEL, WJEC and SQA.
Educational resources
In order to help you prepare for the Computing LIVE! Event, you will receive supplementary information about how each speaker will link to the curriculum as well as a list of desired outcomes. This can be used to follow up with your students when you return.
Places to stay
Chateau de Grande Romaine
The perfect base to explore the best that Paris has to offer, Château de Grande Romaine residential centre is enjoyed by groups looking for a French trip with a difference! A convenient location that benefits from over 70 acres of stunning grounds and woodland for your students to relax in after a busy day of excursions.
B&B Hotel Paris Disneyland
A very large hotel with 400 rooms, located in Marne La Vallée close to Paris Disneyland. It is a very modern, designer-style hotel with nicely-decorated and comfortable rooms.
Only a few minutes from Disneyland Paris, this large hotel is ideally situated for groups travelling to Disneyland, and is recommended by Disneyland Paris. A free shuttle stops in front of the hotel every 10-15 minutes to get to either the Disney® Parks or TGV / RER Chessy Marne La Vallée station, for Paris, operating from 6.00am until 11:50pm.
