10:00-10:30

Introduction and Welcome

Mark Pickett, CEO of Tribal, will deliver an introductory address, setting the stage for a day exploring transformation within Higher Education. 

10:30-11:00

The Need for Transformation

Exploring why the sector needs to transform. Digital transformation in the UK Higher Education sector is essential for reducing management burden, risk, and total cost of ownership. By leveraging technology, universities can secure their future and optimise operations. This presentation guides senior HE leaders through the data and provides a call to arms to drive meaningful change. 

11:00-11:30

Networking Break

Engage with peers, explore sponsorship booths, and refresh with beverages and snacks. 

11:30-11:55

The Case for Standardisation

Universities are looking for a significant reduction in both implementation and ongoing maintenance costs. Standardisation provides a more supportable, optimised set of processes that will underpin the new Tribal HE full-service model and journey to a full SaaS solution with SITS Reimagined. 

11:55-12:20

Journey to SaaS – Story so far 

What’s happened in 2024, what’s coming in 2025 from Adam Fox, CTO of Tribal.

12:20-12:45

Improving the Admissions Process One Step at a Time

The process of admitting students is as complex as it is critical.  Over many years, Tribal has sought to simplify university admissions in a number of ways. Here's where we are and where we hope to take you. 

12:45-13:30

Lunch Break

Enjoy a hot lunch while continuing conversations and building connections with influential figures in the education sector. 

13:30-14:30

Workshops: Reducing Management Burden, Risk and Total Cost of Ownership 

Led by our partners, this interactive workshop will dig deeper into the common challenges faced by CIOs. We intend for this sessions to explore some hands-on strategies to harness technology for effective transformation within your institution as we move along the journey to SaaS. 

14:30-15:00

Fireside Chat with Nathan Burden, Divisional Director of IT Service, University of Exeter and Ian Dickens, ITS Director, London Metropolitan University  

A conversation that will get to the heart of the journey to SaaS, the drivers, the bumps in the road, and ultimately the nirvana of having all of your systems working together to provide the university and its stakeholders with a slick, seamless service that just works. We hear from two pioneering leaders who have recently embarked on that journey. 

15:00-15:15

Closing Remarks

Mark Pickett, CEO of Tribal, reflects on a  day of dialogue and discussion. 

15:15-16:00