A fusionist and educational futurist, Professor Anne Bamford was Strategic Director of Education, Skills and Culture for the City of London. Anne has been recognized nationally and internationally for her research in fusion, education, emerging literacies, and visual communication. She is an expert in the international dimension of education and through her research, she has pursued issues of creativity, innovation, social impact and equity and diversity. Anne has conducted major national impact and evaluation studies for the governments of Denmark, The Netherlands, Belgium, Iceland, Hong Kong, and Norway and is the author of several books and numerous journal articles.