Baasit Siddiqui

Baasit Siddiqui is a broadcaster, speaker and advocate for inclusion whose work sits at the intersection of education, culture and social mobility. As host of this year’s Professional Development in the Age of AI conference, Baasit brought warmth, insight and sharp facilitation to a national conversation about the future of teaching and learning.

Widely recognised for his role on Channel 4’s Gogglebox, Baasit has since built a respected profile as a presenter and public speaker, working with organisations across education, business and the third sector. His work focuses on representation, diversity, community engagement and widening opportunity, themes that resonate strongly with school leaders navigating rapid change.