GuildHE Annual Conference: 'Transformation and change - opportunities for the future'

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GuildHE's Annual Conference 2025 brings together the Heads of our member institutions and sector colleagues for a fantastic event with superb keynote speakers, panel members and specialist sessions, all hosted at our brilliant member Rose Bruford College.

We’re delighted that we will be joined by Jacqui Smith, Minister of State for Skills to deliver a keynote speech to members.

The conference will kick off Wednesday evening with a networking reception and entertainment and run through Thursday evening, capped off with our annual members’ dinner. Our host VC Professor Randall Whittaker provides a taste of what's to come:

"Get ready for a dazzling finale to the GuildHE Conference! Join us for an unforgettable evening of dining, fabulous performances, and a few jaw-dropping surprises. As you savour each course, students from Rose Bruford College will light up the room with a thrilling medley of choral showtunes — and don’t be surprised if the performance comes right to your table! Expect the unexpected. Hold on to your wine glass. This is dinner with a dramatic twist!"

We’ll be adding event details to this page as we confirm the agenda. We're looking forward to you joining us!