Bright Sparks at the 2008 D+T with ICT Education Show! The D+T with ICT Education show will return to Hall 10 at Birmingham, NEC from Thursday 20 - Saturday 22 November 2008, with a full programme of free educational and informative workshops and seminars being available from some of the most experienced people in the industry, plus 3 exciting new features - the Formula 1 in Schools, Bright Sparks Pavilion, and Textiles in Schools.

Bright Sparks Pavilion
Here you will find fledgling businesses and designers launching the very latest ideas and innovations and offering show visitors an exclusive opportunity to try these brand new products on the market.

Andrew Morton, Show Organiser said 'The Bright Sparks Pavilion has been a very successful feature at our trade show, Craft, Hobby & Stitch International. We made the decision to recreate it at the D+T with ICT Education show as it has proved to be extremely popular with both exhibitors and visitors. It will be an area of inspiration and innovation.'

Formula 1 in Schools aims to raise the profile of engineering as a career through the CAD/CAM Design Challenge. Students are asked to design a model CO2 powered F1 Car of the future using a CAD (Computer Aided Design) package. The cars are transferred into CNC (Computer Numerical Control) language using a CAM (Computer Aided Manufacture) package and then manufactured on a CNC machine. The D+T with ICT Education show will be holding one of the regional heats, culminating with a Prize Giving Ceremony on Saturday 22nd November.
www.f1inschools.co.uk

Textiles in Schools will feature highly at the show this year, with hands-on workshops, demonstrations and many of the leading sewing machine companies and other textile related suppliers and manufacturers exhibiting in a specially designated area. Textile artist and tutor Kim Thittichai has taught Experimental Textiles for nearly 10 years, and she's used her experience and knowledge to write a new book 'Hot Textiles!' At the show she will demonstrate the different techniques available with heat tools, illustrate various design methods and the art of experimental textiles.

The Keynote Lecture this year is being delivered by Richard Green, Chief Executive at The Design and Technology Association. He will give a summary of the state of play with D&T and ICT education today, addressing particularly the implications and opportunities as a result of the Primary Review, the secondary Diplomas and the Key Stage 3 Review. He will look at the future for D&T with ICT, talking optimistically about the tremendous opportunities and resources currently available for teachers in the different sectors.

Over 100 exhibitors plus free parking, free entry and free showguide plus the chance to win £1000 for your school and a case of wine for you………..