Norwich 2025
We came together to Create, Code and Collaborate. With an incredible turnout, congratulations to all participants, judges and mentors to make this event a truly incredible event for everyone involved.
We can't wait to see you next year, for HackEd Norwich 2026.
Creating community impact that will last a lifetime
£42,182
Social Value Created against Social TOMs Framework
97%
Positive student experience against student survey
100%
Positive mentor experience against mentor survey
HackEd: Norwich 2025 was made possible by our following sponsors and supporters
Our thanks to the judges who gave up their time to make HackEd happen.
Meet Ian Craney, a self-confessed tech geek who's been navigating the digital realm for over two decades. With a computer science background as his foundation, Ian has been passionately steering innovation and tech-driven change across numerous global organizations.
Ian Craney - Aviva
Judge
With 12+ years of experience as a Customer Success Lead, and Learning Experience Lead, among other roles at Quadmark, Simone excels in translating complex technical jargon into engaging and memorable training experiences. She is the go-to guru for inspiring future retail sales representatives to deliver exceptional customer service.
Simone Hayes - Quadmark
Judge
C-J is the Co-Founder & CEO at CleverGoose, a HR Tech Platform designed to empower managers at all stages of their careers. C-J has experience in launching a tech company and scaling it to the world.
C-J Green - CleverGoose
Judge
Richard is a Chartered Accountant working both in practice and in industry. Richard has supported and worked with a number of traditional and tech companies throughout his career.
Richard Ellis - Triple Bottom Line
Judge
Zack is a London-based machine-learning engineer and educator with a background in full stack application development, and a passion for building and showcasing unique technical demos.
Zack Akil - Google
Judge
David specialises in advising businesses on technology and information law concerns. He has particular interest in advising innovative, high-growth start-ups get going and scale up.
David Sloman - Ashtons Legal
Judge
Starting as an intern 15 years ago, Helen Earl is now CEO and owner of Quadmark — an agency driven by a passion and belief in the power of learning to build a future where everyone can thrive.
Helen Earl - Quadmark
Innovation Alley Guest Judge
Ben set up Aviva Ventures in August 2015 as part of Aviva’s innovation strategy, and became Chief Innovation Officer in January 2021.
Ben Luckett - Aviva
Innovation Alley Guest Judge
Mark is Associate Professor and Programme Director for Games, Animation, VFX, and Creative Computing courses at Norwich University of the Arts, and a governor at Tech Educators.
Mark Wickham - Norwich University of the Arts
Innovation Alley Guest Judge
As Norfolk County Councils cabinet member for Corporate Services and Innovation, Jane has a passion for technology, education and its applications.