Overview
Universities continue to navigate a rapidly changing landscape shaped by financial pressures, policy change and increasing expectations to collaborate, innovate and deliver greater value.
Building on Universities UK's ongoing Transformation and Efficiency programme, this annual summit brings together senior leaders, policymakers and sector partners to explore how institutions are responding to these challenges while creating resilient, sustainable and future-focused universities.
Through keynote speakers, interactive discussions and practical case studies, delegates will explore approaches to transformation - including radical collaboration, shared services, digital maturity and new partnerships - alongside efficiency, with a focus on financial sustainability, organisational resilience and meeting the evolving needs of future students and employers.
Why should you attend?
This summit is designed for senior leaders and decision-makers who are shaping the future of their institutions and the sector as a whole. Delegates will benefit from:
- Strategic insight into emerging models of transformation, collaboration and organisational change.
- Practical examples of shared services, digital innovation and cross-sector partnerships from the UK and internationally.
- Perspectives from government, sector partners and institutional leaders on delivering sustainable change.
- Opportunities to engage directly with peers through interactive discussions and collaborative learning.
- Practical ideas to strengthen financial sustainability, organisational efficiency and long-term institutional resilience.
The summit combines strategic discussion with practical learning, giving delegates the opportunity to exchange ideas, share experiences and explore innovative approaches that support both institutional transformation and operational efficiency.
You will also be able to access the recordings of the plenary sessions after the event.
Here’s what past attendees had to say:
“An excellent event which was rich in both content and networking opportunities.”
“It was a great set of conversations and a good chance to meet colleagues from within and beyond the sector”
Have any questions?
Contact us at [email protected] or call 020 7419 5459.
We allow delegates to cancel their bookings up to one month before the event and receive a refund. If this applies to you, please contact us at the email above.
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Who should attend?
Open to all, recommended but not limited to the following roles:
- Vice Chancellor/Principal
- Deputy Vice Chancellor
- Pro Vice Chancellor
- Provost
- Dean
- Chief Operating Officer
- Chief People Officer
- Chief Information Officer
- Chief Transformation Officer
- Registrar
- Director of Strategic Planning
- Director of Finance
- Director of Communications
- Director of Estates
- Strategic Advisor to the Vice Chancellor
- Chair/Member of Board of Governors
Sponsorship
We have a range of sponsorship opportunities available at our events. Please see our webpage for more information, or contact Magda/Jacob: [email protected]
Pricing
This event is VAT Exempt.
Booking
This event is VAT Exempt.
T&Cs
Terms and Conditions:
In registering for this event, you agree to the following terms: cancellations must be received in writing (to [email protected]) by 13 May 2027 to qualify for a refund. We regret that no refund can be made for cancellations received after this time; however substitute delegates will be accepted. If sending a substitute delegate please provide the registered delegate’s full name and the substitute delegate’s full name, job title, organisation, and email address to [email protected].
Non-payment of an invoice does not count as cancellation and you will still be liable for the full cost. Non-appearances on the day are also liable for the full cost. Refunds for places paid for online using a credit or debit card will be returned minus the transaction fee charged by our booking site.
This event is VAT Exempt.
Membership Code Request
Please use the form below to request your membership code. You will receive an email within a few minutes.