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Receive a FREE lunch at the Earl of Sandwich, Disneyland® Paris
For every student when you book your 2020 LIVE! Conference at Disneyland® Paris before the end of the summer term 2019.
Not available in conjunction with any other offer, excludes day trips, visit only, transport only, and accommodation only packages.
Pre-book meals at LIVE! & SAVE
Pre-book your meals to guarantee space for your group and save money with our discounted group rates. Choose from:
- Planet Hollywood
- Earl of Sandwich
- Billy Bobs Tex-Mex Buffet
- Hotel Cheyenne Buffet Meal
Buffalo Bills Wild West Show
See how the west was won Disneyland style at the Buffalo Bills Wild West Show. With food, a spectacular arena show and an appearance from Mickey himself this evening dinner show is not to be missed.
On-Site Support Throughout your Stay
Our LIVE! events team are there to support you throughout your stay.
- Meet you on arrival & assist with hotel check-in
- Be on-hand & provide assistance throughout the event
- Host a teacher meet & greet with coffee & pastries
- Register your students at the conference & take questions
- Assist with check-out & departure
Computing LIVE! Student Event
2nd March 2020 at Disneyland® Paris
Educational Computer Science Conference
Computing LIVE! is a fantastic opportunity to bring the curriculum to life and inspire your students future careers.
Expert and live speaker presentations gives your learners the opportunity to access people from high profile organisations who provide relevant examples and case studies for exams. Our quality speakers are chosen based on their ability to meet the learning objectives of the Computing curriculums at KS4 and KS5, which your students can then take out into the Disneyland Parks and apply in a practical and fun way. The whole experience perfectly complements classroom learning.
Prices start from£249pp
Price Shown includes
- Return travel by Coach, Eurostar or Air
- 2 nights bed & breakfast accommodation (additional nights available at a supplement)
- Park Hopper Ticket
- Attendance at the Computing Live! Conference
- Curriculum-linked workbook for students
- Group Leader’s conference pack
- Group Travel Insurance
- 1:10 free place ratio for staff on a twin room basis
- Services of the Events Team in Disneyland® Paris throughout your stay
Event Overview
Speaker Presentations - Through their real life experiences our speakers will give students the chance to hear how fundamental principles and concepts of computer science are applied in the real world to offer real solutions to everyday problems, as well as understanding the different directions a career in
computing could take.
Q&A - The opportunity to communicate with computing industry professionals during the interactive question and answer sessions offers invaluable career insight and advice.
Team Park Challenges - While enjoying and being immersed in the Disneyland® Parks the Park Challenges encourage students to analyse problems in computational terms. Thinking analytically, logically and critically they will be able to see different aspects of computing technology in action whilst problem solving and gaining practical experience of the subject.
Events Team On-site Support Throughout Your Stay
- Meet you on arrival & assist with hotel check-in
- Be on-hand & provide assistance throughout the event
- Host a teacher meet & greet with coffee & pastries
- Register your students at the conference & take questions
- Assist with check-out & departure
Places to Stay
Confirmed speakers:
Rik Ferguson, Cyber Security Expert
Rik Ferguson is the Director of Security Research & Communications at Trend Micro, he is a leading expert in information security. One of the leading figures in online threats and the underground economy.
A Special Advisor to Europol EC3, a project leader with the International Cyber Security Prevention Alliance (ICSPA), and Vice Chair of the Centre for Strategic Cyberspace & Security Science. Rik was inducted into the Infosecurity Hall of Fame. A leading figure in the impact of security on consumers in the enterprise, Rik’s vast work history makes him appropriate to educate and enlighten an audience in online security.
Rik addresses the challenges emerging technology and online crime poses to the average user and to high security firms. A frequent presenter at global industry events such as the Mobile World Congress, Virus Bulletin, RUSI and the e-Crime Congress, Rik is well-versed in presenting to a large audience.
Frequently interviewed by the BBC, CNN, CNBC, Channel 4, Sky News and Al-Jazeera English and is quoted by national newspapers and trade publications throughout the world, Rik’s work gathers a high profile across the globe.
Rik writes the Countermeasures blog and is the lead spokesperson for Trend Micro, he also writes regular columns for CIO, ZDNet, T3 and several other European publications. In this position, 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 for consumers and in the enterprise, making vital safety information accessible to a wider audience.
Prior to assuming his role at Trend Micro, he served as Security Infrastructure Specialist at EDS where he led the security design work for government projects related to justice and law enforcement and as Senior Product Engineer at McAfee focused on network security, intrusion prevention, encryption and content filtering.
Rik Ferguson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wales and is a Certified Ethical Hacker and CISSP-ISSAP in good standing.
Tom Nelson, The Walt Disney Company
As Digital Commerce Manager for Disney Destinations, Tom is responsible for defining and executing digital strategy across e-commerce platforms. He was responsible for the design, development and ongoing maintenance of the Walt Disney World e-commerce website. Online business saw a quantifiable improvement post-launch, with a significant increase in booking conversion rates and visitor time-on-site. He hand coded the HTML5, CSS and jQuery based user interface, and the VB and SQL back-end, seamlessly integrating third-party technology for flights, accommodation and payment solutions.
With over 10 years’ experience at digital agencies, Tom has delivered award-winning websites for a range of global brands, putting the customer at the heart of the experience. In 2015, Tom was recognised by Google, winning their award for inspirational digital marketers.
Package Options
2 Night Coach Travel Package
Sunday to Tuesday
1 DAY PARK TICKET
Sunday: Morning departure for Disneyland® Paris, overnight at Disneyland® Paris
Monday: Live! Student Conference & Free time in the park. 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
2 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 use your Disneyland® Pass. Early afternoon departure. Arrive back in London early evening.
Meet Your Learning Objectives:
Programming and Coding
- Concepts of coding and how they are implemented in the real world
- Algorithms and data representation
- Using computational thinking to solve a wide variety of problems
Cyber Security
- Network security principals, protocols and standards
- Encryption and ciphers
- Security breaches and cyber attacks, legal and ethical implications
E Commerce
- Impact of Ecommerce on a business
- Technologies used in setting up a secure ecommerce site
- Impact of new and emerging technologies on the design of software applications
Who Is This For?
The event is aimed at Key Stage 4 and 5 students of Computing and Computer Science and is designed to complement studies within the AQA, OCR, Edexcel syllabus as well as complimenting WJEC and SQA qualifications. It is aimed at encouraging and developing an enthusiasm for the subject as well as inspiration for how to progress further in the subject.
What You Say
Great speakers this year…good student workbook - really enjoyed the information related to Disneyland and the info graphics - can use these in the classroom.
Aylesbury Grammar School
Learners came away with ideas to discuss and were engaged by the issues raised.
Birmingham Metropolitan College
The speakers were excellent. The pupils really enjoyed the conference and it was very relevant to their learning.
Bathgate Academy
We definitely want to come back next year. Your trip represented better value for money than the rival company as the pupils had one more day in the park.
Churchdown School Academy