-- Head teachers and school governors are key in setting school priorities and deciding where resources are allocated.  It is critical that they understand the change in the ICT curriculum from September 2012 and the need to give Computer Science and STEM subjects a boost Digital firms -- The CEOs and recruiters from local firms can explain the need for hi tech skills on a daily basis Further Higher education -- Local universities will have Computer Science departments, and may be a valuable resource for teacher training and support.  Discussion with FE and HE may also highlight barriers in the education system and the need for further support Use local creatives -- Combining Computer Science with Art and Design&Technology is key to the future of creative industries, but so often children are forced into choosing between science and the arts at 16 Get the Digital Voluntary Sector involved:  up and down the country people are starting up 'hack clubs' and other sessions to get kids coding -- the mix between formal and informal learning is key to stimulating the creative spark Young People -- the enthusiasm and thirst for knowledge of young people is infectious, hold the discussion at the end of a 'hack day' or visit an after-school club to see kids coding live -- allow young people the chance to show you what they can achieve with just a little support Set Outcomes and Challenges for the Future There will many aspects to local conversations, differing from place