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Event speakers

Join us in Manchester on February 6th 2025 for a day of insight, innovation and networking. Read on to discover who is speaking at Kortext LIVE in Manchester, or secure your spot using the button below.

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Who’s speaking at Kortext LIVE – Manchester

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

PJ (Patrick) Hemmaway

CIO, University of Manchester

Patrick is a senior information technology professional with over two decades of international achievement across banking, academia and government sectors.

PJ Hemmaway

CIO, University of Manchester

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 Helen O’Sullivan

Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Chester

As Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Helen is responsible for providing strategic leadership of the academic function of the University, including leadership of the Faculty and cross-functional Deans and the Directorate of Learning and Information Services.

Professor Helen O’Sullivan

Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Chester

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

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

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London

29th January 2025

Edinburgh

4th February 2025

Manchester

6th February 2025