Sponsors & Exhibitors

Visit our sponsors and exhibitors in the Osler & Long rooms


Conference Partner

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TechnologyOne

TechnologyOne is a global Software as a Service (SaaS) provider delivering enterprise solutions that simplify and transform operations. With offices across six countries, our deeply integrated SaaS platform supports over 1,300 organisations worldwide.

Our solution provides deep functionality for the markets we serve, including local government and higher education in the UK. We leverage our unique domain experience and our unwavering commitment to the industries we serve by taking complete responsibility to deliver outcomes with our best-in-class SaaS ERP. With SaaS Plus, TechnologyOne takes full responsibility for the complete outcome of the solution experience, not just the software.


Conference Sponsor

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Jisc

Founded for the research and education community, Jisc is a non-profit that has spent 30 years serving and championing the education sector. As the UK’s digital, data and technology agency, our services have been designed to serve the needs of education, with tight budgets, sensitive data and a duty of care. Via Jisc, IHE members can now benefit from affordable connectivity and advanced cyber solutions through our Janet Network. We also support providers with digital skills and data maturity, and you can enjoy cost savings via our framework agreements. Additionally, we foster thriving communities, such as our cyber community of over 2,000 members, sharing threat intelligence and insights.


Conference Sponsor

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Perlego

Perlego’s mission is to make education accessible for all. We’re a digital learning platform that improves the learning experience for students and empowers educators with unlimited access to over 1.5 million academic books from 9,000+ leading publishers.

Learn more at perlego.com/institutions or visit us at Stand 3 to discover how Perlego can support your institution's strategic priorities. 

Exhibitors


TimeEdit partners with UK higher education institutions to strengthen student engagement, support and continuation throughout a student's journey. Our Presto solution helps universities build meaningful connections with students, encourage active participation and identify those who may need additional support at an early stage. Alongside our engagement platforms, PrestoChippo offers an innovative, contactless way for students to check-in for teaching sessions. Whether on or off campus, PrestoChippo makes attendance simple while supporting a positive and inclusive experience. Trusted by higher education providers across the UK, TimeEdit combines sector insight with practical technology to help students stay engaged, supported and on track to succeed.

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TimeEdit


At VWV, through our expert team of lawyers and the partnerships we build, we put our clients at the forefront. Providing connected teams which are invested in client success; providing fresh perspectives to complex challenges- enabling our clients to make clear and confident decisions. We believe the way that we interact and work together enables us to build an even more warm and genuine and lasting relationships with our clients. We are not just responding to today’s legal challenges. We are anticipating tomorrow’s needs. And that is what makes us different.

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VWV


jobs.ac.uk is the UK's leading higher education job board. We connect academics, researchers, and HE professional staff with the latest career opportunities across Higher and Further Education. Advertising for 1,400+ employers and most of the world’s leading universities, jobs.ac.uk is at the leading edge of academic recruitment. We combine our experience with the latest analytical data to create advertising solutions that connect and deliver. 

Whether you're an established higher education provider or new to the sector, jobs.ac.uk has the skills and experience to create engaging recruitment communications that connect. Email sales@jobs.ac.uk and one of our sector managers will be in touch.

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jobs.ac.uk


Bevan Brittan is an award-winning UK top 100 national law firm. We have an exceptional team of 40+ specialist higher education lawyers. Many of our team have joined from in-house positions, enabling us to provide well informed, pragmatic legal solutions and value for money.  We work with independent Higher Education Institutions, universities and colleges, providing a full range of legal services, including: education law (including public law, student disciplinary and academic misconduct processes) student welfare and complaints, corporate (including M&A, joint ventures and partnerships), commercial, employment, immigration and pensions, litigation, regulatory, IT and data protection/information law (including AI) and procurement and subsidy advice.

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Bevan Brittan


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Alkhemy

Alkhemy is a social impact company dedicated to supporting organisations that represent and engage students and young people. We champion authentic student voice and place accessibility at the heart of everything we do. Alongside our consultancy and development work, we provide high-quality, independent student advice services, ensuring students can access impartial, expert support when they need it most. With deep experience across education and the charity sector, we bring both credibility and a respectfully disruptive approach to challenging and improving existing practices.


We provide the expertise, software and services required to underpin student success. From enquiry to enrolment and beyond – simplify every step of your student journey with smart tech solutions that let you deliver a great learning experience.

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Tribal


We help businesses move fast, adapt and seize opportunity. Legal expertise is our foundation, but today’s world demands more, insight, innovation and agility. We challenge convention, rethink processes and invest in technology to create smarter services and solutions. With deep multisector knowledge and global reach, we deliver practical, outcome‑focused advice clients trust. Operating as one connected international business, collaboration drives everything we do, enabling better conversations and exceptional results. With 4,000+ people, 2,200 lawyers and 30 locations across four continents, we combine global capability with local insight to shape change, not just respond to it.

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Pinsent Masons


Student Voice Plus helps higher education providers turn student feedback into meaningful change. We specialise in bespoke student voice research, insight and consultancy for independent and specialist providers - helping you improve student satisfaction, strengthen retention and make confident, evidence-based decisions.

From surveys and focus groups to NSS deep-dives, student voice audits and strategic reviews, we provide practical insight tailored to your size, context and budget.

Flexible, approachable and highly experienced, we help smaller, agile providers uncover what matters most to students, and act on it with confidence.

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Student Voice Plus


Experienced. Trusted. Expert. IHE Consultants are hand-picked for their specialist expertise, sector insight and proven ability to deliver results. From Office for Students registration and degree awarding powers to governance, international students, and skills and apprenticeships, our consultants provide tailored, project-based support designed around your institution's priorities. Talk to us about your challenges and ambitions, and we'll connect you with the right expert to help you make confident progress towards your goals.

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IHE Consultancy


Pearson is the world’s leading learning company, helping people realise the life they imagine through learning. Pearson Test of English (PTE) is a globally recognised English language test, widely accepted by universities and colleges across the UK. It is recognised by the UK, Australian, Canadian and New Zealand governments as a secure test for visa applications. The test is computer-based, is available in over 500 test centres around the world and results are typically available within 48 hours.

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Pearson


EventMAP is an independent software and services provider specialising in optimisation, scheduling and resource management for education. Since 2002, we have partnered with institutions of all sizes, including specialist and niche providers, delivering flexible solutions tailored to their unique operational needs. Our AI-powered Optime suite helps institutions streamline planning, improve efficiency and make better use of resources. Key solutions include Timetabler for academic scheduling, Exam for assessment and invigilation management, Booker for intelligent resource booking, and Ceremonies for end-to-end graduation event management and Estate for optimising provision and usage. We combine innovative technology with a collaborative, customer-focused approach.

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EventMAP


UNIT-e, part of ParentPay Group, is a leading student records platform designed to help education providers effectively manage the student journey. With over 40 years of experience supporting the education sector, UNIT-e provides the technology, expertise and flexibility institutions need to manage student records while providing greater visibility of student data and helping providers improve operational efficiency and resilience.

UNIT-e combines specialist technology with experienced education expertise and flexible support models. Whether institutions need a standalone student records platform or a more managed approach combining technology, people and expertise, UNIT-e helps reduce administrative dependency, improve access to student information and give teams greater confidence in their student records operations.

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UNIT-e | ParentPay

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QAA


Trusted by 200+ higher education providers and colleges across 30+ countries, Celcat delivers intelligent, student-centred timetabling built for a new age.

Celcat AI is the first agentic, AI-native timetabling platform, a powerful evolution of Celcat Timetabler. Cloud-native and built to integrate with your existing systems, it scales with your institution's ambitions from day one. It automatically adapts to late-stage changes, freeing your team from scheduling headaches to focus on strategy.

Our mission: redefine timetabling through intelligent automation and empower institutions to thrive in a rapidly evolving educational landscape.

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Celcat


GatenbySanderson is the UK’s leading people advisory firm across public services, not for profit and education. We work within complex, challenging and highly scrutinised environments to deliver executive search, interim, leadership development and consultancy.

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GatenbySanderson


QAA is a world-leading agency with over 25 years’ experience of quality assurance and enhancement. Our range of specially designed services give you access to our unmatched expertise and knowledge, helping you to ensure that students and learners have the highest possible quality of education. Higher education providers in the UK and internationally can also choose to become a QAA Member. QAA Membership delivers inspiring, innovative and developmental activities and resources for your staff and students, and can empower your institution to stand out in the UK and international higher education arenas.