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Join us in London on January 29th 2025 for a day of insight, innovation and networking. Read on to discover who is speaking at Kortext LIVE in London or secure your spot using the button below.

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Who’s speaking at Kortext LIVE – London

Use the speaker profiles below to learn more about who is speaking at our Kortext LIVE event in London.

Nick Gilbert

CIO, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

As an award-winning, globally experienced higher education technology leader, Nick currently works as Chief Information Officer at LSE.

Nick Gilbert

CIO, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

Speaker – Real experiences from the frontline: current challenges and sector needs
10:00-10:30

Speaker – Panel discussion – How will tech deliver a smarter tomorrow?
12:15-13:00

Professor Shân Wareing

Vice Chancellor, Middlesex University

Professor Shân Wareing is the VC of Middlesex University, a position she has held since July 2024, having previously worked as PVC at both the University of Northampton and London South Bank University.

Professor Shân Wareing

Vice Chancellor, Middlesex University

Speaker – Keynote – The digital university: a vision for the future of higher education
14:00-14:30

Speaker – Panel discussion – How will tech deliver a smarter tomorrow?
12:15-13:00

Professor Janice Kay CBE

Special Advisor to VC, University of Exeter

Janice has been Special Advisor to the Vice Chancellor of the University of Exeter since August 2023, having previously worked as Provost and Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor for over nine years.

Professor Janice Kay CBE

Special Advisor to VC, University of Exeter

Speaker – Panel discussion – How will tech deliver a smarter tomorrow?
12:15-13:00

Nick Hillman

Director, HEPI

Nick has been the Director of HEPI since 2014. He worked for the Rt Hon David Willetts MP, the Minister for Universities and Science, from 2007 until the end of 2013.

Nick Hillman

Director, HEPI

Speaker – Keynote – The digital university: a vision for the future of higher education
14:00-14:30

Dr Debbie McVitty

Editor, Wonkhe

Debbie is Editor of Wonkhe, a former Chief of Staff at Universities UK, Director of Policy at the University of Bedfordshire, and Head of Policy at the National Union of Students.

Dr Debbie McVitty

Editor, Wonkhe

Speaker – Research insights: fusing technology and pedagogy for cross-institutional success
10:30-11:00

Host – Panel discussion – How will tech deliver a smarter tomorrow?
12:15-13:00

James Gray

CEO & founder, Kortext

James has spent over 25 years pioneering digital content provision in higher education. He founded Kortext in 2013 and ten years later, Kortext is the leading student learning and engagement platform.

James Gray

CEO & founder, Kortext

Speaker – Welcome and introduction – Everything is changing, fast!
09:30-10:00

Speaker – Panel discussion – How will tech deliver a smarter tomorrow?
12:15-13:00

Speaker – Summary and closing thoughts
14:30-15:00

Andrew Bates

Chief Product Officer, Kortext

Andrew is responsible for defining and delivering the Kortext product strategy, working with his team in Canada and gaining insight from Kortext’s university partners.

Andrew Bates

Chief Product Officer, Kortext

Speaker – How Kortext and Microsoft are meeting the sector’s needs
11:30-12:15

Robin Gibson

Director of External Affairs, Kortext

Robin Gibson is Director of External Affairs at Kortext, where he has been working since July 2020. At Kortext, he plays a vital role in developing the organisation’s sector relationships.

Robin Gibson

Director of External Affairs, Kortext

Speaker – Panel discussion – How will tech deliver a smarter tomorrow?
12:15-13:00

Speaker to be announced!

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London

29th January 2025

Edinburgh

4th February 2025

Manchester

6th February 2025