Manchester
20 - 21 MAY 2025
Miami
10 - 12 SEPT
2025
London
13 - 14 NOV
2025
Supporting collaboration & innovation in higher education
The UK higher education sector has long been known for its excellence, attracting students from all over the world to study at our prestigious institutions. Recently, the cost-of-living crisis, rising tuition fees, increased competition for international students, and a changing regulatory framework have all made the environment more challenging.
However, there are few areas of the UK economy with the capacity to grow and generate export earnings as impressive as the higher education sector.
We start from a position of tremendous strength and need to make the most of British ingenuity and innovation to develop new and affordable models to deliver the best outcomes for students and staff alike. To do this we need to be at the forefront of the digital revolution.
Education is changing fast, and we must be agile in our response. HEPN exists to support and define strategies, setting out plans to harness them.
The event will explore the key challenges facing the UK higher education sector and discuss possible solutions to ensure its continued success. This year we have a particular focus on internationalisation, setting the foundations for success, as well as new approaches to improving the student experience.
This event is free to attend for all C-Suite higher education budget holders. All accommodation and refreshments are included with your registration.
- Real-time answers to your challenges: world-class speakers, industry visionaries and innovative technology suppliers will be on hand to give you inspiration and advice you won’t get anywhere else
- Peer-to-peer knowledge exchange: over 100 senior executives like you will be in the room ready to share their challenges and how they have overcome them
- Transformative solutions: meet innovative suppliers ready to revolutionize your student learning outcomes
- Expand your network meaningfully: forge relationships with senior leaders and build lasting relationships beyond the event
- Get guaranteed face time with key decision makers: a minimum of 9 one-on-one meetings with senior leaders that are looking to invest in new solutions
- Connect with the public sector C-suite: take part in a range of formal and informal networking opportunities across the event
- Put your solution in the spotlight: present your solution on the main stage, in breakout areas, and during our popular Dragons’ Den speed presentation
- Maximise your ROI:event sponsorship includes branding, meals, and refreshments. No stand costs, no surprises – just a guaranteed return on investment
SPEAKERS
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Becky Huxley-Binns
Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost
Canterbury Christ Church University -
Aaron Porter
Chair of the Board of Directors
BPP University -
Andrea Walters
Chief Operating Officer
University of Sunderland -
Matt Atkinson
Chief Financial Officer
University of Nottingham -
Elisabeth Hill
Deputy President and Provost
City St George’s, University of London -
Kuldip Sandhu
Chief Digital Officer
Aberystwyth University -
Antonius Raghubansie
Pro Vice-Chancellor for International
Keele University -
Kate O’Riordan
Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Students
University of Sussex -
Wendy Robinson
Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education
Lancaster University -
Arad Reisberg
Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor, Social Mobility
Brunel, University of London -
Helena Gillespie
Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor for Student Inclusion
University of East Anglia -
Craig Clark
Chief Information Security Officer
University of East London -
Susannah Quinsee
Vice-President, Digital and Student Experience
City St George’s, University of London -
Anthony Manning
Dean, Global and Lifelong Learning
University of Kent -
Ken Powell
Associate Dean (Student Success)
Canterbury Christ Church University -
Jane Mooney
Professor of Educational Development and Digital Capability
University of Manchester -
Victoria Grey
Director of Student Systems, Data and Insight Reporting
University College Birmingham -
Francis Glover
Director of Global Recruitment
Oxford Brookes University -
Tito Molokwu
General Secretary
London School of Economics Students’ Union -
Alex Stanley
Vice President, Higher Education
National Union of Students -
Jamie Warner
Head of Financial Operations
Goldsmiths, University of London -
Denise Whitelock
Artificial Intelligence Lead
The Open University -
Malvina Gooding
Former Interim Chief Information Officer of IT
Goldsmiths, University of London
SPONSORS
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Home for Students LinkedIn wearehomesforstudents.com
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Adobe LinkedIn www.adobe.com
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Salesforce and Creation Technology creation.technology
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Quorum Cyber LinkedIn quorumcyber.com Quorum Cyber is on a mission to help good people win. Founded in Scotland in 2016, we’ve become one of the fastest-growing cyber security companies, protecting over 400 customers across four continents. We deliver tailored, threat-led cyber security services that empower higher education institutions to stay ahead of attackers, align security with strategic goals and budgets, and thrive in an unpredictable digital world. As a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Security, a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), and the 2025 Microsoft Security MSSP of the Year. We are building a future where security and efficiency go hand in hand, allowing education institutions to protect their establishment, students, and staff from potential cyber-attacks.
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Multiverse @LinkedIn multiverse.io Multiverse is the upskilling platform for AI and Tech adoption. Multiverse has partnered with over 1,500 companies in the US & UK to deliver a new kind of learning that’s transforming the workforce through tech skills. Multiverse apprenticeships are for people of any age or career stage and focus on critical AI, data and tech skills. Multiverse learners have driven $2bn + ROI for their employers, using the skills they’ve learned to improve productivity and measurable performance.
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TimeEdit LinkedIn www.timeedit.com
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BabelQuest LinkedIn babelquest.co.uk BabelQuest brings extensive experience to the higher education sector, specialising in leveraging HubSpot's powerful platform to transform student recruitment processes. With a proven track record working alongside universities and colleges, we expertly streamline admissions pipelines, enhance prospective student engagement, and optimise alumni relations through sophisticated automation and data-driven strategies. Our dedicated team understands the unique challenges educational institutions face, implementing tailored HubSpot solutions that nurture relationships throughout the entire student lifecycle. From initial interest to post-graduation development, BabelQuest delivers integrated systems that increase efficiency, improve conversion rates, and foster lasting connections with your educational community.
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FeedbackFruits LinkedIn feedbackfruits.com FeedbackFruits provides a unified system for designing, delivering, and scaling evidence-based learning activities, fully integrated into your LMS. With ready-to-use templates, thousands of modular Learning Designs, and advanced analytics, our Learning Design System enhances student engagement, reduces faculty workload, and empowers institutions to create impactful, competency-based learning experiences that prepare students for future careers
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StudySmarter LinkedIn business.studysmarter.co.uk
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Academia LinkedIn academia.co.uk Since 2003, Academia has been a trusted partner in higher education, delivering strategic IT solutions that enhance teaching, learning and operations. Our portfolio includes cybersecurity, streamlined device management, software solutions and lifecycle services. Joining Academia at the event will be Sophos, a leader in cyber managed detection and response. With a deep sector expertise and a commitment to excellence, together, our solutions help higher education create cost-effective, cyber-ready, digital environments that support their long-term success.
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Boundless Learning LinkedIn boundlesslearning.com
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Rubrik LinkedIn rubrik.com
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CI Projects LinkedIn ciprojectsltd.co.uk CI Projects helps businesses continuously improve by enabling the true convergence of people, processes and technology. We work closely with you to defi ne the issue, the destination and how to get there – and then we provide the tools and confi dence so that you can carry on improving long after we’ve gone. In short, we’re with you when they can’t see the way ahead… when change becomes overwhelming… and when you need results in the form of long-term solutions as well as quick fixes.
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Perlego LinkedIn perlego.com
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Prolific LinkedIn prolific.com Prolific is a technology company building the biggest pool of quality human data in the world. And the ultimate platform to access it. Over 35,000 AI developers, researchers, and organizations use Prolific to gather data from real, engaged people—with a new study launched every 2 minutes. Our platform makes it quick and easy to get data you can depend on, from a pool of 200k+ verified and diverse research participants. So you can reach your next breakthrough faster.
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