Leading the next chapter of digital innovation
Event speakers
Join us on 11th February 2026 for a day of insight, innovation and networking. Full details on speakers to be announced soon.
Who’s speaking at Kortext LIVE
Use the speaker profiles below to learn more about who is speaking at our Kortext LIVE event.
From the HE sector
Amanda Broderick
Vice Chancellor & President UEL
The University of East London: tackling tomorrow’s challenges, yesterday
09:30-10:00
Mark Simpson
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Teesside University
Turning data into actionable insights
10:45-11:15
Mark Bramwell
Chief Information Officer, SBS Oxford
Building the AI student companion with Saïd Business School
14:15-14:45
Osama Khan
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Aston University
Empowering educators to drive quality
13:00-13:45
Dr Miriam Firth
Associate Professor, University of Manchester
Empowering educators to drive quality
13:00-13:45
Professor Janice Kay CBE
Partner, Higher Futures
Introducing the latest Wonkhe research project: Academic Quality, Educator Success, and Student Outcomes
11:15-12:15
Dr Debbie McVitty
Editor, Wonkhe
Introducing the latest Wonkhe research project: Academic Quality, Educator Success, and Student Outcomes
11:15-12:15
Rose Stephenson
Director of Policy and Strategy, HEPI
Representing our partners at Microsoft
We will be joined by key representatives of Microsoft’s senior leadership teams on the day.
Jen Wyatt
Director of Education, Microsoft UK
The next chapter: Kortext & Microsoft working together to innovate in higher education
09:00-09:30
Summary and closing thoughts
15:15-15:30
Cornelia Schneider-Pungs
Industry Advisor HE, Microsoft
From the team at Kortext
James Gray
CEO & founder, Kortext
The next chapter: Kortext & Microsoft working together to innovate in higher education
09:00-09:30
Summary and closing thoughts
15:15-15:30
Andrew Bates
Chief Product Officer, Kortext
Leveraging data for strategic impact
10:00-10:30
Empowering Educators to drive quality
13:00-13:45
Driving Learning innovation with AI: Kortext Study+
13:45-14:15
Robin Gibson
Director of External Affairs, Kortext
Welcome and introduction
09:00-09:05
Dr Rachel Maxwell
Principal Advisor, Kortext
Turning data into actionable insights
10:45-11:15
Register your place at Kortext LIVE
Secure your seat at an unmissable event, exclusively for senior HE leaders. Visit our registration page today and select our London event, hosted at Microsoft offices in Paddington.
Alternatively, use the other buttons below to access the full event agenda for our London event, or for information as to how to reach the venue.
