Commmittee members
TBC
Objectives
The Education and EdTech programme is designed to support the use of technology in education, helping institutions, policymakers, and businesses navigate digital transformation. The newly formed Council will provide expert guidance, steer programme priorities, and ensure the sector’s needs are well-represented within techUK’s work.
Through collaboration with stakeholders across schools, higher education, and the wider EdTech ecosystem, the Council will:
- Shape the programme’s strategic direction, ensuring alignment with sector needs and policy developments.
- Represent the interests of techUK’s Education and EdTech membership, from established industry players to SMEs and startups.
- Facilitate engagement with key stakeholders, including policymakers, regulators, and education leaders.
Reasons to Join
This is an opportunity to be part of a foundational leadership group that will influence the future of education technology within techUK and beyond.
Governance
The Council consists of 21 elected members, with 7 seats reserved for SMEs. The Chair and Vice-Chair are elected internally by Council members.
Meeting Frequency
The Council meets six times per year, with meetings hybrid by default.
Austin Earl
Austin Earl
Austin leads techUK’s Education and EdTech programme, shaping strategies that support the digital transformation of schools, colleges, and universities. His work focuses on strengthening the UK’s education technology ecosystem, enhancing core technology foundations, and advancing the adoption of emerging technologies to improve educational outcomes.
Austin also chairs the EdTech Advisory Panel for AI in Education, contributing to national discussions on the future of EdTech, AI, and the UK's Education system.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 07891 743 932
- Website:
- www.techuk.org
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-spencer-earl/