Les Hopper
Product Director, Pearson
Les has over 19 years' experience working with educators, technologists and academics to produce market leading learning solutions. His roles have taken him from discussing fossils with school groups on the Jurassic Coast to developing new digital technologies that help deliver learning and assessment to schools across the world. He is passionate about the power of education to change lives, and the potential that technology offers to support a high-quality education. Les currently works as Product Director for Pearson Schools UK, leading product strategy, research, development, and management for digital, qualifications, and publishing.
Hall 7b
1 Series four
Implementing innovation: Leading AI and edtech strategy for positive futures
AI and edtech are reshaping education, and strategic leadership is critical to ensure innovation delivers real impact. This session explores how school and trust leaders can drive positive futures through ethical, scalable use of digital technologies. We’ll examine key decisions around investment, assessment, curriculum, and workforce readiness in an AI-driven world. Drawing on Pearson’s national and global insights, the session offers practical guidance to align innovation with trust-wide goals to support excellence, equity, and integrity.