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JOIN US IN SHEFFIELD FOR EMPOWER 2026,
OUR ANNUAL FLAGSHIP CONFERENCE.


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LOCATION

DAYTIME:
Sheffield Hallam University

EVENING:
Cutler's Hall

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DATE

Wednesday 15 July &
Thursday 16 July

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NEW FOR 2026...

NEW TICKET TYPE INCLUDING OPTIONAL ACCOMODATION AVAILABLE

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ABOUT THE EVENT


Over two days, you’ll gain insights into the strategic and practical impact of your student information solutions, explore innovations, and connect with peers who share your vision for the future. This year’s two-day conference will build on last year’s success, with an option to include 4* accommodation in Sheffield city centre within your ticket.

AT EMPOWER 2025...

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250+
Attendees

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50+

Institutions Represented

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25+

Customer-Led Presentations

WHAT TO EXPECT?

EXPERT-LED SESSIONS

Insights from Tribal specialists and industry leaders.

HANDS-ON DEMOS

Explore the newest features in your student systems.

NETWORKING

Connect with colleagues from across the sector.

AWARDS & GALA DINNER

Celebrate excellence at the iconic Cutler’s Hall.

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TICKET OPTIONS

2-DAY DELEGATE TICKET 

Includes Conference, Awards and Gala Dinner

£95

(+VAT per person)

2-DAY DELEGATE TICKET + HOTEL

Access to conference, awards, gala dinner & 2 night, 4* city centre accommodation 

£ 375

(+VAT per person)

TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE

Secure your place...

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET? Click here to find out more...

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AGENDA

TIMINGS AND SESSIONS TBC

TUESDAY 14 JULY


  • Early evening drinks reception (for delegates with 2-day delegate ticket + hotel)

WEDNESDAY 15 JULY


08.45

Doors Open

09.30

Welcome

10.00

EBS Opening Session

10.45

Refreshments

11.15

EBS-5 Preview: What's Next and What's Possible

12.10

Customer Transformation - 3 years on

The Journey from Pro Monitor to EBS

 

Discovering Tribal Services

Guest Speaker

13.00

Lunch

14.00

Building for the Web: Angular, Scale and the Journey from Client to Cloud

14.55

The Evolution of Correspondence: From Letters to Learner Engagement

AI Discovery: Exploring the Future of Intelligent Education

Supporting HE in and FE-Focused World: HESA, UCAS and Beyond

Guest Speaker

15.45

Refreshments

16.15

Closing Session

18.30

Drinks Reception & Celebration of Success Awards and Gala Dinner

THURSDAY 16 JULY


09.30

Doors Open

10.00

Guest Speaker

11.00

Refreshments

11.30

Guest Speaker

12.30

Lunch

13.30

Best Implementations of 2025

Managing Apprenticeships in FE

Supporting ALN / SEN Provision: Today and Tomorrow

Guest Speaker

14.30

Refreshments

15.00

Closing Session

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NOMINATE YOURSELF, YOUR TEAM OR COLLEAGUES

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VENUES

DAYTIME VENUE:

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY 


Sheffield Hallam University
Hertha Ayrton STEM Centre
Sheaf Street
S1 2BP 
United Kingdom

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EVENING VENUE:

CUTLER'S HALL

7-15 Church St
Sheffield City Centre
S1 1HG
United Kingdom

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GETTING TO THE EVENT

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