Discover invaluable insights
The Higher Education Partnership Network (HEPN) is a unique networking and shared learning event, bringing together 100+ senior leaders and transformational suppliers in the public sector to connect, collaborate and discuss innovative solutions.
- Balancing open academic culture with cyber security
- Case study led conversations around AI
- Exploring classroom technology
- Building a data-driven university
- Engaging people in transformation
- Improving the student journey through technology
- Unlocking innovation against financial challenges
Make lifelong connections
Looking to build meaningful connections with your peers? HEPN gives you the chance to forge relationships with like-minded senior leaders in local government, including chief executives, directors, department heads, and more.
- Vice Chancellor
- Deputy Vice Chancellor
- Pro Vice Chancellor
- Director of Marketing
- Director of Student Experience
- Director of HR
- Chief Finance Officer
- Chief Operating Officer
- Chief Information Officer
- Chief Digital Officer
- Chief Technology Officer
- Plus many more!
Listen to inspirational leaders
Our list of speakers for HEPN North include:
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Liz Bacon
Vice-Chancellor
Abertay University -
Claire Hamshire
Pro Vice-Chancellor, Education and Student Experience
The University of Salford -
Ann Thanaraj
Associate Professor and Chair, AI Operations Group
Teesside University -
Osama Khan
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic
Aston University
Complimentary passes for education senior leaders
What you will gain from attending?
- 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 revolutionise your outcomes
- Expand your network meaningfully: forge relationships with senior leaders and build lasting relationships beyond the event
HEPN North 2026 Registration
30 April – 1 May 2026, The Manchester Deansgate, Manchester
Please complete the form below to register for your complimentary delegate pass for HEPN North
Please note that all registrations are subject to approval by our delegate team
