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UK Schooling & Higher Education Leadership Summit



We are please to share the previous UK SHEL 2026 agenda and speaker sessions as we research and devise the programme for 2027. If you are interested in participating as a speaker, delegate or service provider, please contact Educators@EPGSummit.com


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UK SHEL 2026 Speakers & sessions



30- Minute Sessions Organised by Topic / Theme

*🛠️ = Practical | 🧭 = Strategic



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AI, Data, Digital Transformation & EdTech

🛠️ ​Seeing the Whole Picture: Using AI and Data to Shape Smarter School Decisions

Luke Ramsden, Senior Deputy Head & Director of Safeguarding | St Benedict’s School


🛠️ Empowering Special Education: Integrating Assistive Technology & AI for Independent Learning

Michelle Catterson, Headteacher | Moon Hall School


🛠️ Boosting Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes Through Interactive Learning Tools

Audun Uggerud, Head of Educational Sales / EMEA and APAC | KAHOOT!


🛠️ Digital Literacy & Microcredentialling in Teacher Education

Age Wesselius, Lecturer & Trainer | NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences


🛠️ Enhancing Professional Development and Collaboration through AI and Mentorship in Education

Andy Newell, Author & Founder | IRIS Connect UK


🛠️ Leading Digital Transformation in Education: Empowering Leaders, Overcoming Resistance, and Developing Digital Skills

Julie Carson, Director Of Education | Woodland Academy Trust


🛠️ Leading Digital Transformation in Education: Empowering Leaders, Overcoming Resistance, and Developing Digital Skills

Jane Basnett, Director of Digital Learning & Teacher of French | Downe House School


🛠️ The Digital Evolution in Education: Leveraging Emerging Technologies to Improve Teaching, Learning, and Administration

Robin Macpherson, Head | Robert Gordon’s College


🛠️ The Future of Curriculum: Digital & Emerging Tech

James Mutton, Deputy Head Teacher | Putney High School


🧭 Illuminating the Way: How Google and Microsoft Are Positioning AI in Education

Catherine Buckler, Edtech Lead & Head of Geography | Sydenham High School GDST


🧭 When Should We Use AI in the Classroom? And When Might It Be Better Not To

Mitte Schroeven, Staff Professional Development Officer | Thomas More University of Applied Sciences


🧭 Empowering Professors with AI: Strategic Integration of Generative Tools in Higher Education

Claudia Carrone, PI Lab Deputy Manager | EDHEC Business School (France)


🧭 Leadership in Education: Integrating Technology and Well-Being for Future-Ready Schools

Ceri Jones, Headmaster | Caterham School


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School Improvement, Curriculum, Assessment & Academic Excellence


🛠️ School Improvement Strategies – Driving Excellence, Innovation, and Sustainable Progress Across Schools

Matt Batchelor, Senior Director of Education | The Kemnal Academies Trust


🛠️ Future-Ready Learning: Innovations in Curriculum, Assessment, and Academic Excellence in Senior Schools

Dr. Gavin Turner, Deputy Head Academic (Upper School) | Clifton College


🧭 Sustaining Academic Excellence in a Changing World – Maintaining the Highest Standards While Adapting to Evolving Pedagogies and Student Needs

Vicky Bingham, Headmistress | North London Collegiate School



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Leadership, MAT Growth, Organisational Transformation & Talent


🛠️ Leading a Multi-Academy Trust: Strategies for Sustainable Growth and Excellence

Gail Brown, CEO | Ebor Academy Trust


🛠️ Developing and Retaining Leadership Talent in Multi-Academy Trusts

Oliver Burwood, CEO | Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust


🛠️ Scaling Talent & Leadership for Long-Term Growth and Bridging the Skills Gaps

Polly Watt, Chief L&D Strategist and Director | The Learning Network


🧭 Strategic Leadership and Organisational Transformation Outcomes

Sahreen Siddiqui, Former Director & Executive Headteacher | Wembley Multi Academy Trust, & Lead Inspector | OFSTED


🧭 Beyond Competencies: Uncovering the Deeper Impacts of Leadership Development

Dr. Paul Hunter, Director of Programmes & Learning Design | International Institute for Management Development (IMD)



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Culture, Inclusion, Equality, SEND & “Belonging”


🛠️ Effective Coaching Strategies for Early Years Educators

Carla Robinson & Sayeh Mariner, Directors of Early Years | Co-op Academies Trust


🛠️ Leading with Compassion: Building Inclusive Schools That Never Give Up

Thomas Keaney, CEO & Founder | The Complete Education Solution (TCES)


🧭 Promoting Equality and Inclusion in Schools: Creating a Culture of Belonging

Dr. Nicola Crossley, CEO | Liberty Academy Trust


🧭 Shaping School Culture: Leadership Strategies for Inclusive, High-Performing Learning Environments

Dom Robson, Headteacher | Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School


🧭 The Role of Leadership in Shaping School Culture & Driving Innovation for Better Student Outcomes

Annabel Bunce, Senior Deputy Head | Mayfield School


🧭 Ethical Leadership and Professional Integrity: Cultivating Values-Driven Schools and Empowered Educators

Alan Newland, Director | NewTeachersTalk.com



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Wellbeing, Resilience & Personal Development

(Leaders + Students)


🛠️ Effective and Sustainable Wellbeing: Getting the Culture Right & Implementing Practical Strategies

Kate Smith, Network Leader | HeadsUp4HTs


🛠️ Empowering Educators - Building Resilience for Lasting Impact in Schools and Leadership

Flora Cooper, Executive Headteacher & Executive Coach | Burn Brighter


🧭 Fostering Student Well-Being and Personal Development: Building Resilience and Preparing for the Future

Sally Saunders, Assistant Head of Pupil Personal Development | Leighton Park School


🧭 Leading with Purpose: Sustaining Headteacher Wellbeing and Building Leadership Resilience Across Education

Ed Finch, Co-Founder | HeadsUp4HTs



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Skills Gap, Workforce Alignment, Careers, STEM & Girls’ Education


🛠️ Bridging the Skills Gap — Aligning Education with Future Workforce Demands

Glenn Bezalel, Deputy Head Academic | City of London School


🛠️ The Skills Gap: Addressing the Gaps L&D Professionals See in New Workforce Entrants

Thomas McDowall, Event & Marketing Director | The Learning Network


🛠️ Challenging Gender Stereotypes in STEM | Transforming Career Perceptions from Early Childhood

Becky Patel, Head of Education and Learning | Tech She Can


🛠️ Igniting Innovation Through STEM Education: Preparing Africa’s Next Generation for the Future of Work

Jadesola Adedeji, Co-Founder | STEM METS


🛠️ Motivating Adolescent Boys to Fulfil Their Academic and Societal Potential

Barny Bury, Housemaster | Felsted School


🧭 Shaping the Future: 150 Years of Girls’ Education and the Path Ahead

Donna Stevens, CEO | Girls’ Schools Association (GSA)





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UK SHEL 2026 Speakers & sessions





Condensed Listing



Promoting Equality and Inclusion in Schools: Creating a Culture of Belonging

Dr. Nicola Crossley, CEO | Liberty Academy Trust



Leading a Multi-Academy Trust: Strategies for Sustainable Growth and Excellence

Gail Brown, CEO | Ebor Academy Trust



School Improvement Strategies – Driving Excellence, Innovation, and Sustainable Progress Across Schools

Matt Batchelor, Senior Director of Education | The Kemnal Academies Trust



Strategic Leadership and Organisational Transformation Outcomes

Sahreen Siddiqui, Former Director & Executive Headteacher | Wembley Multi Academy Trust, & Lead Inspector | OFSTED



Developing and Retaining Leadership Talent in Multi-Academy Trusts

Oliver Burwood, CEO | Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust



Effective Coaching Strategies for Early Years Educators

Carla Robinson & Sayeh Mariner, Directors of Early Years | Co-op Academies Trust



Leading with Compassion: Building Inclusive Schools That Never Give Up

Thomas Keaney, CEO & Founder | The Complete Education Solution (TCES)



Leading with Purpose: Sustaining Headteacher Wellbeing and Building Leadership Resilience Across Education

Ed Finch, Co-Founder | HeadsUp4HTs



Leading Digital Transformation in Education: Empowering Leaders, Overcoming Resistance, and Developing Digital Skills

Julie Carson, Director Of Education | Woodland Academy Trust



Leadership in Education: Integrating Technology and Well-Being for Future-Ready Schools

Ceri Jones, Headmaster | Caterham School



Shaping the Future: 150 Years of Girls’ Education and the Path Ahead

Donna Stevens, CEO | Girls’ Schools Association (GSA)



Sustaining Academic Excellence in a Changing World – Maintaining the Highest Standards While Adapting to Evolving Pedagogies and Student Needs

Vicky Bingham, Headmistress | North London Collegiate School



The Digital Evolution in Education: Leveraging Emerging Technologies to Improve Teaching, Learning, and Administration

Robin Macpherson, Head | Robert Gordon’s College



Leading Digital Transformation in Education: Empowering Leaders, Overcoming Resistance, and Developing Digital Skills

Jane Basnett, Director of Digital Learning & Teacher of French | Downe House School



Illuminating the Way: How Google and Microsoft Are Positioning AI in Education

Catherine Buckler, Edtech Lead & Head of Geography | Sydenham High School GDST



The Future of Curriculum: Digital & Emerging Tech

James Mutton, Deputy Head Teacher | Putney High School



Empowering Special Education: Integrating Assistive Technology & AI for Independent Learning

Michelle Catterson, Headteacher | Moon Hall School



Bridging the Skills Gap — Aligning Education with Future Workforce Demands

Glenn Bezalel, Deputy Head Academic | City of London School



Future-Ready Learning: Innovations in Curriculum, Assessment, and Academic Excellence in Senior Schools

Dr. Gavin Turner, Deputy Head Academic (Upper School) | Clifton College



Seeing the Whole Picture: Using AI and Data to Shape Smarter School Decisions

Luke Ramsden, Senior Deputy Head & Director of Safeguarding | St Benedict’s School



Shaping School Culture: Leadership Strategies for Inclusive, High-Performing Learning Environments

Dom Robson, Headteacher | Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School



Fostering Student Well-Being and Personal Development: Building Resilience and Preparing for the Future

Sally Saunders, Assistant Head of Pupil Personal Development | Leighton Park School



The Role of Leadership in Shaping School Culture & Driving Innovation for Better Student Outcomes

Annabel Bunce, Senior Deputy Head | Mayfield School



Motivating Adolescent Boys to Fulfil Their Academic and Societal Potential

Barny Bury, Housemaster | Felsted School



Scaling Talent & Leadership for Long-Term Growth and Bridging the Skills Gaps

Polly Watt, Chief L&D Strategist and Director | The Learning Network



The Skills Gap: Addressing the Gaps L&D Professionals See in New Workforce Entrants

Thomas McDowall, Event & Marketing Director | The Learning Network



Challenging Gender Stereotypes in STEM | Transforming Career Perceptions from Early Childhood

Becky Patel, Head of Education and Learning | Tech She Can



Igniting Innovation Through STEM Education: Preparing Africa’s Next Generation for the Future of Work

Jadesola Adedeji, Co-Founder | STEM METS



Empowering Educators - Building Resilience for Lasting Impact in Schools and Leadership

Flora Cooper, Executive Headteacher & Executive Coach | Burn Brighter



Ethical Leadership and Professional Integrity: Cultivating Values-Driven Schools and Empowered Educators

Alan Newland, Director | NewTeachersTalk.com



Beyond Competencies: Uncovering the Deeper Impacts of Leadership Development

Dr. Paul Hunter, Director of Programmes & Learning Design | International Institute for Management Development (IMD)



Empowering Professors with AI: Strategic Integration of Generative Tools in Higher Education

Claudia Carrone, PI Lab Deputy Manager | EDHEC Business School (France)



When Should We Use AI in the Classroom? And When Might It Be Better Not To

Mitte Schroeven, Staff Professional Development Officer | Thomas More University of Applied Sciences



Digital Literacy & Microcredentialling in Teacher Education

Age Wesselius, Lecturer & Trainer | NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences



Boosting Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes Through Interactive Learning Tools

Audun Uggerud, Head of Educational Sales / EMEA and APAC | KAHOOT!



Enhancing Professional Development and Collaboration through AI and Mentorship in Education

Andy Newell, Author & Founder | IRIS Connect UK



Effective and Sustainable Wellbeing: Getting the Culture Right & Implementing Practical Strategies

Kate Smith, Network Leader | HeadsUp4HTs





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