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From Challenge to Change:
Shaping Resilient Universities

Share insights, tackle shared challenges, and drive meaningful change across the UK's higher education sector

Manchester

30 Apr - 1 May 2026

Heathrow

12 - 13 Nov 2026

Innovative events for higher education

HEPN brings together senior leaders from across the higher education sector to tackle the challenges reshaping universities. Through peer-led discussion, cross-institution collaboration, and real-world case studies, HEPN helps leaders turn strategic pressure into practical, sustainable change – and deliver better outcomes for students.

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Why Attend

 

Our events aren’t built around footfall – they’re built around outcomes. A consistently senior audience, thousands of curated one-to-one meetings, and high supplier satisfaction demonstrate the strength of our hosted model. We create focused environments where real decision-makers engage in structured, commercially relevant conversations that generate measurable pipeline impact.

Unlocking your potential

Financial strain. Policy reform. Digital disruption. The pressures facing universities require new approaches. HEPN connects the senior leaders responding with practical, outcome-led strategies. Two days of peer collaboration built around the challenges that matter most.

  • Peer-led strategies for financially resilient transformation
  • Network with leaders navigating the same pressures
  • Real case studies from universities delivering change
  • Practical insights you can implement immediately

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Frequently Asked Questions

HEPN is designed for senior leaders in higher education, including Vice-Chancellors, Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Chief Financial Officers, Chief Operating Officers, Chief Information Officers, Pro Vice-Chancellors, and Directors across digital, data, transformation, finance, and student experience. If you're leading change at your institution, this event is for you.

No. Senior leaders from higher education institutions can apply for a complimentary delegate pass, which includes an overnight stay at the venue as well as all meals and refreshments – you will never be asked to pay. Simply complete our registration form and we'll review your application.

You'll connect with peers facing the same institutional pressures, discover proven approaches from universities already delivering results, and engage with suppliers offering relevant solutions. All in a focused, distraction-free environment designed for meaningful conversation and practical takeaways.

Sponsors receive guaranteed one-to-one meetings with senior decision-makers, main stage speaking opportunities, and comprehensive branding throughout the event. No stand costs, no surprises – just direct access to the higher education leaders who matter most.

We're hosting two events in 2026: HEPN North (The Manchester Deansgate, Manchester, 31 April – 1 May) and HEPN South (Radisson Blu Edwardian, Heathrow, 12–13 November). You're welcome to attend one or both.