Call for Papers 2026
Are you leading transformational change in 2026?
We want to hear fresh thinking from leaders designing solutions for next-generation universities
The call for papers for the HE Transformation Expo 2026 is now open
Call for Papers Timeline
A guide to showcasing your insights in 2026:
📅 Submit your interest via the form below by the deadline of 30 January
📅 Tell us more about your idea and what you are working on by 26 February
📅 Decisions made on agenda inclusions by 30 March
📅 Work with our content team on your session content up to 22 May
📅 Agenda launches live to the sector on 15 June
📅 Deliver your session live at the HE Transformation Expo on 11 - 12 November
What Are We Looking for?
We want to hear from institutions, leaders and solution providers across the higher education sector with bold insights that can genuinely move the dial on what transformational change looks like for universities. Submissions should:
✅Offer new ideas that can improve institution-wide outcomes and delivery
✅Explore fresh thinking that can offer real value for strategic leaders in HE
✅Share case studies or practical examples of how transformation has worked
✅Be willing to challenge the sector with truly innovative approaches
✅Tangible and replicable: Can this be achieved across the sector?
✅Spark debate that goes beyond the event
Themes and Focus in 2026
⚙️Organisational change and future operating models
🚀Institution-wide digital transformation
📈 Financial change and business resilience
💡Next-generation teaching and learning solutions
📊Student recruitment, marketing and portfolio
🤝Culture, people, leadership & governance
Your Involvement
We are working to develop innovative and creative ways to spark discussion and support institutions drive transformational change. Your involvement could be:
👉A case study or ‘walk through’ example
👉A panel discussion or debate format
👉 An intimate roundtable discussion with tailored participants
👉 A flash talk or ‘food for thought’ segment
👉 A deep-dive presentation or ‘how to’ format
👉An interactive workshop
You will work with our team to determine how to translate your idea into a high impact session.
Be Part of the Change
The HE Transformation Expo 2026 is the destination for higher education change makers, taking place 11- 12 November at Excel, London.
Bringing together 1,400 + visitors ready to explore practical solutions that can move the dial on service and organisational transformation.
This is your opportunity to lead the conversation and showcase real innovation to support future-focussed, agile and financially resilient universities.
Express Your Interest in the Call for Papers
Complete the short form below and we will be in touch with next steps.