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Digifest

2027
9-10 March 2027
ICC Birmingham and online
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The final edition of our two-day conference will bring the education and research community together to focus on the most important question facing every organisation: what’s next and what should we do about it now?

What's next?

Our four programme themes will explore the immediate decisions that organisations need to make as well as the longer-term forces that will shape their future. Through practical examples, shared experiences and conversations from across the sector, we’ll examine together what is changing, why it matters, and how organisations can respond.

  • What’s next for learning? - discover how technology is shaping teaching, learning and assessment while maintaining trust, fairness and confidence in academic standards
  • What’s next for people? - gain insights into the skills, confidence and support that learners and staff need to thrive in a changing digital environment
  • What’s next for organisations? - learn how organisations can navigate change sustainably through effective leadership, governance and investment
  • What’s next for our sectors? - see how collaboration, shared learning and partnerships can help address common challenges across education
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What to expect

At our 2027 event you can take advantage of:

  • Inspiring keynotes and exceptional panels, talks, and expert led discussions bringing together influential industry voices
  • Practical insights and real-world examples that you can take back to your organisation
  • Products and services designed to support strategic planning, decision-making and organisational priorities
  • Discussions exploring challenges and opportunities that are shaping learning, people, organisations and the wider sector
  • Connecting and networking with peers, experts and sector leaders from across education and research to join as a community and shape what comes next
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Book your ticket for Digifest 2027

Join us on 9 and 10 March 2027 at the ICC Birmingham and online.

Ticket prices and booking information

All prices shown exclude VAT.

  • Customer and member in-person (two days) £220 +VAT
  • Customer and member in-person (day one and drinks reception) £120 +VAT
  • Customer and member in-person (day two) £100 +VAT
  • Non-member in-person (two days) £500 +VAT
  • Non-member in-person (day one and drinks reception) £275 +VAT
  • Non-member in-person (day two) £250 +VAT
  • Online access only – free of charge

Before booking, please read the delegate terms and conditions, including our cancellation policy. Find out more about the event venue and how to book accommodation in Birmingham.

Who should attend?

Are you shaping strategy, leading change or putting digital transformation into practice?

Whether you are making organisation-wide decisions, turning strategy into delivery, or working directly with learners, colleagues, and technology, you’ll find ideas, examples, and connections relevant to your role.

Attend our event if you are a:

  • Strategic leader: principal, vice principal, chief executive officer, deputy and assistant principal, dean, head of school, chief information officer, director and head of digital education, learning technology, IT, innovation, library services, strategy, planning and business intelligence
  • Manager or specialist: head of digital, technology and infrastructure leader, library leader, learning technology lead, digital strategy lead, data leader or change manager
  • Practitioner: learning technologist, digital learning professional, researcher, librarian, student experience team, digital capability specialist or technology professional

Digifest 2026 in numbers

2days
1100attendees
60+sessions
80+speakers

A CPD-accredited event

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Jisc is a member of the CPD Certification Service. By attending Digifest you can add this learning time towards your individual continuing professional development goals. After the event, you'll receive a digital certificate with CPD points to add to your personal log or organisational file.

Find out more about the benefits of CPD

"Digifest is always one of the highlights of the year for those working in EdTech, learning technologies or have an interest in how technology impacts teaching and learning."

Digifest 2026 delegate

Sponsorship and exhibition

If you’re interested in exhibiting or sponsoring at Digifest, please contact us at digifest.exhibition@jisc.ac.uk.