Digifest
Where today meets tomorrow
In an era of rapid change and increasing complexity, education now faces a period of unprecedented financial challenges and political change.
By focusing on data-informed insights, student-centred approaches, and collaborative partnerships, we empower educators to create inclusive, equitable, and effective learning environments.
Digifest brought together the UK’s learning, teaching and research communities, in person and online, to explore fresh solutions and practical strategies for navigating these complexities and shaping the future of learning. As our different presents and potential futures collide, together we found new ways to tackle today’s challenges and create a better tomorrow.
A snapshot of Digifest 2025
Networking
Face-to-face networking opportunities
Programme
Over 60 sessions across two days
Tech showcase
Hall 3, a showcase of the most exciting technology impacting education
Practical takeaways
Tangible takeaways and on-demand resources for future use
Exhibition
Innovative technology providers within the education sector
Online
Access to our event platform for live streamed content, recordings and networking
Digifest 2025 in numbers
This year we welcomed 800+ delegates in person and 1200 online.
Coming together as a community
At Digifest 2025, we explored ways to tackle today’s challenges to create a better tomorrow.
Our keynote speakers
Paul Iske
Professor of open innovation and business venturing at Maastricht University’s School of Business and Economics
Sana Khareghani
Professor of practice in AI at King's College London
Judy Williams
Pro vice chancellor education and students at Queen’s University Belfast
Helen Scott
Deputy principal for education at University of Stirling
Anthony Bravo OBE
Principal at Basingstoke College of Technology
Andy Miah
Professor at University of Salford
Find out more about our 2025 keynote speakers.
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