Leading the next chapter of digital innovation

Wednesday, 11th February 2026

Microsoft Offices Paddington, London

Join us for an unmissable day of insight, innovation and networking, exclusively for senior HE leaders, hosted in partnership with Microsoft.

Be part of the conversation that drives the future of data and AI in higher education

We are thrilled to invite you to Kortext LIVE – our unmissable, exclusive one-day event designed for senior leaders in higher education. Our 2026 event, once again hosted in partnership with Microsoft, is themed ‘Leading the next chapter of digital innovation’.

Join us to discuss important challenges facing the sector, including how to leverage data for strategic impact, and to see how we at Kortext are packaging data and AI in a fashion that solves those challenges. Our 2026 event will be held at Microsoft offices in Paddington, London.

Why attend Kortext LIVE?

Kortext LIVE is more than event – its an opportunity to be part of the conversation and to influence the next chapter of digital innovation in higher education.

By attending, you’ll secure your seat in a room filled with leading voices in the higher education space, from senior leaders at renowned institutions to valued contributors from our partners at Microsoft.

Discover the latest speaker list using the button below.

What to expect at the event

Considering securing your seat at our 2026 event? Here’s why you secure your seat today while availability remains.

Hear inspiring talks from a diverse cohort of senior sector voices, including our partners at Microsoft

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Discover the findings of our latest, annual collaborative reserach project with Wonkhe

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Network with peers as we discuss how to lead the next chapter of digital innovation, together

“Bringing different perspectives together is crucial to solving the complex organisational challenges we face”

Shân Waring: Vice Chancellor, Middlesex University

Speaker, Kortext LIVE 2025

Sparking the conversation on AI

We are excited to welcome Mark Bramwell, CDIO at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford to deliver a keynote session on the integration of our advanced AI assistant into Canvas.

Powered by Microsoft Azure AI Foundary and Microsoft Fabric, our solution is driving hyper-personalised learning at scale, with real-time, contextualised support for students and instructors.

Meet our speakers: leading senior HE professionals & sector experts

View the agenda: covering the most important topics in higher education

Event Information: everything you need to know about the venue ahead of the day

Hear from those who attended Kortext LIVE 2025

Watch a selection of our interviews with speakers and attendees from our last Kortext LIVE event. Be part of the discussion by securing your seat today.

Register your place at Kortext LIVE 2026

Secure your seat at an unmissable and free-to-attend event, exclusively for senior HE leaders.