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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.

From the HE sector

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 of LSE.

Nick Gilbert

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

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

Panel discussion – How will tech deliver a smarter tomorrow?
12:15-12:45

Professor Shân Wareing

Vice-Chancellor, Middlesex University

Professor 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

Panel discussion – How will tech deliver a smarter tomorrow?
12:15-12:45

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

Professor Janice Kay CBE

Partner, Higher Futures

Professor Kay is co-founder of Higher Futures, supporting universities and sector organisations to deliver in challenging financial circumstances. Before this, Janice was Provost and Senior DVC at the University of Exeter.

Professor Janice Kay CBE

Partner, Higher Futures

Panel discussion – How will tech deliver a smarter tomorrow?
12:15-12:45

Dr David Kellermann

Associate Professor and Deputy Head of School, UNSW

As Associate Professor in the Faculty of Engineering at UNSW, David focuses on human-centered AI to enhance the student experience. His most recent work involves immersive technologies including augmented reality.

Dr David Kellermann

Associate Professor and Deputy Head of School, UNSW

The future of learning experience will be the cyber-physical campus
13:30-14:00

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

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

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

Panel discussion (host) – How will tech deliver a smarter tomorrow?
12:15-12:45

Representing our partners at Microsoft

Darren Hardman

CEO, Microsoft UK

Darren is the Corporate Vice President and CEO of Microsoft UK where he is responsible for all of Microsoft’s product and service offerings in the UK, and for enabling Microsoft’s commercial and public sector customers and partners to lead in the era of AI.

Darren Hardman

CEO, Microsoft UK

A fireside chat with Microsoft UK CEO
09:05-09:30

Jen Wyatt

Director of Education, Microsoft UK

As Director of Education for Microsoft UK, Jen leads a team that helps learners and educators at all levels embrace technology and achieve their goals.

Jen Wyatt

Director of Education, Microsoft UK

A fireside chat with Microsoft UK CEO
09:05-09:30

Panel discussion – How will tech deliver a smarter tomorrow?
12:15-12:45

Summary and closing thoughts
14:30-15:00

Cornelia Schneider-Pungs

Industry Advisor HE, Microsoft

Cornelia is a Senior Industry Advisor in Microsoft’s Worldwide Public Sector team. She helps leadership teams in academic institutions to envision, plan and execute AI transformation.

Cornelia Schneider-Pungs

Industry Advisor HE, Microsoft

Everything is changing, fast!
09:30-10:00

Panel discussion – How will tech deliver a smarter tomorrow?
12:15-12:45

Harshad Keskar

Azure Data & AI Lead - Higher Education, Microsoft UK

Harshad is a data and AI evangelist, with over 17 years of consulting experience in data analytics and integration.

Harshad Keskar

Azure Data & AI Lead – Higher Education, Microsoft UK

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

These esteemed speakers will also be supported by other representatives of Microsoft’s senior leadership teams on the day.

From the team at Kortext

James Gray

CEO & founder, Kortext

James has spent over 25 years pioneering digital content provision in HE. He founded Kortext in 2013 and now, over a decade later, Kortext is a global leader in digital learning and student engagement solutions.

James Gray

CEO & founder, Kortext

Everything is changing, fast!
09:30-10:00

Panel discussion – How will tech deliver a smarter tomorrow?
12:15-12:45

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

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

Welcome and introduction
09:00-09:05

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London

29th January 2025

Edinburgh

4th February 2025

Manchester

6th February 2025