Plenary sessions / Conference chairs / Shane Mann
Conference Chair · ATC 2027
Shane Mann
Founder and CEO, EducationScape
Days
Both days
1–2 March 2027
Where
Main Auditorium
LEX, Liverpool
Role
Conference Chair
Main stage host
On the main stage
Your host across both days of ATC 2027
Shane returns as Conference Chair for a second year alongside FE Week editor Shane Chowen. Across both days he’ll open proceedings in the main auditorium, introduce our plenary speakers and put the sector’s big questions to them.
Biography
About Shane
Shane, as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of EducationScape, leads a dynamic team at the forefront of education publishing, training and event management. Under his leadership, EducationScape has become a hub for critical educational discourse, driven by its flagship news platforms, Schools Week and FE Week.
Shane played a key role in shaping educational journalism by helping launch FE Week in 2011, filling a vital gap in coverage of the further education and skills sector in England. Building on this success, Schools Week followed in 2014, providing in-depth analysis of the education system from early years to secondary education.
Shane has also played a leading role in the renowned Festival of Education, both in the UK and internationally.
He was appointed as a trustee of the Teaching Awards Trust in 2020 and WorldSkills UK in 2025.
Shane’s journey with EducationScape is about more than leading a company, it’s about building a community that drives meaningful discussion and innovation in education. A highly respected presence in the sector, he regularly presents and hosts education conferences and events, engaging audiences with his insights and passion for learning.
Also on the main stage
More speakers
Two days. One main stage.
Join leaders from across apprenticeships and skills at ATC 2027, 1–2 March, LEX Liverpool.