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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Head of Digital Academic Practice
Birmingham City University -
Director, Digital Education Service
University of Leeds -
Head of Department, Finance
University of Aberdeen -
Head of Digital Education
University of Chester -
Head of Educational Technology
University of Salford -
Deputy Director, IT & Digital Services
Teesside University -
Director MSc Information Security – Royal Holloway
University of London -
Assistant Director and Head of IT PMO
University of Wolverhampton -
Chief Information and Digital Officer
University of London -
Pro-Vice Chancellor, Student Experience
University of Bath
SPONSORS
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Home for Students LinkedIn wearehomesforstudents.com
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Quorum Cyber LinkedIn quorumcyber.com
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Adobe LinkedIn www.adobe.com
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TimeEdit LinkedIn www.timeedit.com
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EAB @EAB www.eab.com
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Multiverse @LinkedIn multiverse.io
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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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StudySmarter LinkedIn business.studysmarter.co.uk
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FeedbackFruits LinkedIn feedbackfruits.com
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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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Salesforce and Creation Technology creation.technology
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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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Perlego LinkedIn perlego.com
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