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Event speakers

Join us in Edinburgh on February 4th 2025 for a day of insight, innovation and networking. Read on to discover who is speaking at Kortext LIVE in Edinburgh or secure your spot using the button below.

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Who’s speaking at Kortext LIVE – Edinburgh

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

Professor Sir Peter Mathieson

Principal, University of Edinburgh

Professor Sir Peter Mathieson is the current principal and vice-chancellor of the University of Edinburgh and previously served as the Vice Chancellor and President of the University of Hong Kong (HKU).

Professor Sir Peter Mathieson

Principal, University of Edinburgh

Speaker – Keynote – The digital university: a vision for the future of higher education
09:15-09:45

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
10:15-10:45

Host – Panel discussion – How will tech deliver a smarter tomorrow?
12:00-12:45

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 – Everything is changing, fast!
09:45-10:15

Speaker – Panel discussion – How will tech deliver a smarter tomorrow?
12:00-12:45

Speaker – Summary and closing thoughts
14:15-14:45

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
11:15-12:00

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 – Welcome and introduction
09:00-09:15

Speaker – Panel discussion – How will tech deliver a smarter tomorrow?
12:00-12:45

Speaker to be announced!

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London

29th January 2025

Edinburgh

4th February 2025

Manchester

6th February 2025