Digifest 2025

Join us to discover how technology, pedagogy, and policy can be harnessed to overcome today's challenges and build a brighter future for all learners.

11-12 March 2025
In person, Birmingham ICC
Online

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-driven insights, student-centred approaches, and collaborative partnerships, we empower educators to create inclusive, equitable, and effective learning environments.

Digifest brings 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 find new ways to tackle today’s challenges and create a better tomorrow.

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What to expect

Networking

Make meaningful connections through face-to-face networking opportunities.

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Programme

Choose from a variety of over 60 sessions across two days.

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Tech showcase

Experience Hall 3, a showcase of the most exciting technology impacting education.

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Practical takeaways

Receive tangible takeaways and on-demand resources for future use.

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Exhibition

Meet innovative technology providers within the education sector.

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Online

Access our new event platform for live streamed content, recordings and networking.

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Digifest 2024 in numbers

1500
attendees
60+
sessions
100+
speakers
25+
exhibitors

Last year we welcomed 500+ delegates in person and 1000+ online.

Coming together as a community

From expert insights to practical takeaways, Digifest 2024 asked how we can work together with imagination and technology to realise our ambitions for the sector.

Download the transcript (.docx)

What you loved about last year's event

“Great presentations, with more challenging stretch topics this year, as well as the fundamentals for HE and FE. Really well organised and inspiring event."

Further education senior manager

Sponsorship and exhibition

If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities for the upcoming event, please view the sponsorship and exhibition brochure (pdf) and contact us at digifest.exhibition@jisc.ac.uk.