Why this event matters now
Funding pressures, rising expectations, and fragmented student journeys demand smarter systems.
AI and automation aren’t buzzwords - they’re the lever for sustainable transformation.
This is not theory - hear how institutions are implementing, scaling, and seeing ROI.
Who Should Attend
Vice Chancellors
CIOs / CTOs
Directors of Digital / Transformation
Heads of Student Services & Enrolment
Innovation & Operations Leaders
Agenda
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | Arrival & Networking Breakfast |
| 09:30 | Welcome: The New Imperative – Why AI Is No Longer Optional |
| 10:00 | Panel: From Chaos to Clarity – Fixing Broken Student Journeys |
| 10:45 | Live Demo: Automating the Back Office to Unlock Frontline Impact |
| 11:15 | Break & Interactive Tech Zone |
| 11:45 | Case Study: How One College Used AI to Save 1000+ Hours a Year |
| 12:15 | Roundtables: Your Biggest Barriers to Automation – Solved |
| 12:45 | Closing: Building Your 90-Day Roadmap to AI Impact |
| 13:00 | Networking Lunch & AI Clinic |
Key Themes to Discuss
Where Chatbots Fail – And What Actually Works.
The True Cost of Manual Student Processes.
Using AI for Student Engagement vs. Just Support.
Fast Wins in Automation – What You Can Launch in 30 Days.
Balancing AI Innovation with Data Security & Governance.
How to Build a Business Case for AI in Education.
Staff Resistance to Automation – And How to Overcome It.
Top Takeaways
A clear framework for assessing where AI fits in your institution.
Actionable tools to build a case for change with your leadership.
Exposure to real-world tools already delivering results.
Connections with peers tackling the same challenges.
Insights into the future of AI in education from strategic experts.
Bonus: Free On-the-Day Tools
AI-Readiness Assessment Template
Staff Engagement Playbook
Automation ROI Calculator