Lucy Chowns
Head of Maths, Pearson
Lucy Chowns drives innovation as the head of a product team for Pearson’s UK Schools, specialising in maths qualifications and resources. With nearly 20 years of experience, she is at the forefront of digital learning and assessment, passionately leading Pearson’s research on how digital tools and technology can revolutionise teaching, learning and assessment. Her mission is to harness the transformative power of technology to enhance educational outcomes.
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.