James Blomfield is an AI for Education Consultant with the HOPE Foundation, leveraging two decades of experience as a teacher, headteacher, and online learning specialist. He is a driving force behind the AI for Education 2026 Conference in Almaty, Kazakhstan. As the former Head of Community for IFIP, James consulted directly with UNESCO on the Global Inclusive Schools' Forum and helped organize the G20 Inclusion Summit in São Paulo. James was part of the team that won a BAFTA Award for online education with Channel 4 Learning's GridClub. His extensive international experience includes visiting schools and participating in educational projects across 25+ countries, from Finland and Zambia to China and the USA.