Early Bird: 10% off rate card until 31 Jan 2026
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Early Bird: 10% off rate card until 31 Jan 2026 〰️
Exhibit & Sponsor
11 - 12 November 2026 | Excel, London
The National Platform Driving the Future of UK Higher Education
UK higher education is undergoing the most significant organisational shift in a generation. Financial pressure, political scrutiny and rapid technological change are forcing universities to rethink how they operate, deliver and compete, creating urgent demand for specialist partners that can support institution-wide transformation.
HE Transformation Expo 2026 is built for this moment. Following a successful pilot in 2025, the event launches as a standalone exhibition at Excel London, with expanded theatres, dedicated feature zones and advisory input designed to reflect the scale and complexity of change facing the sector.
For suppliers, the event offers access to a uniquely senior audience focused on major programmes across digital, estates, financial, business and academic transformation. It provides a setting designed for high-value conversations, thought leadership and meaningful engagement, where relevance and credibility lead to long-term partnerships and revenue-generating opportunities.
1,400+
Attendees
70+
Exhibitors
170+
Speakers
4+
Content Stages
Engage Directly With Senior Decision-Makers Who Control Major Budgets
Engage with the leaders shaping institution-wide strategy. These are active buyers looking for partners to support digital transformation, operational redesign, campus optimisation, and student experience improvements. Every conversation is relevant, timely, and commercially meaningful.
Accelerate Your Sales Pipeline by Meeting Universities in Urgent Need
With 43% of universities forecast to be in deficit by 2025, institutions are accelerating investment. HE Transformation brings all these teams together in one place, giving suppliers the chance to have higher-value conversations, shorten lead times and qualify opportunities faster.
Position Your Brand as a Strategic Partner in Sector Transformation
Through theatres, roundtables, workshops, advisory pods, and curated client meetings, you can showcase your expertise, influence institutional priorities, and guide discussions on digital, estates, business, and academic transformation. Become a recognised advisor in shaping the future of higher education.
Secure Multi-Year Opportunities With Transformation-Ready Clients
HE Transformation creates an environment designed to foster strategic, multi-year relationships. Engage in early-stage commercial conversations, explore framework agreements, and connect with multiple institutions at once. Every interaction supports long-term growth, helping you turn high-value engagement into measurable, revenue-generating opportunities.
With 72% of UK universities facing financial shortfalls in 2025–26, this is driving urgent demand for transformative solutions with upfront investment critical to deliver change. Leaders are seeking partners who can deliver long-term strategic change. HE Transformation Expo places suppliers directly in front of the senior decision-makers in a period of sector-wide transformation.
The Moment for Strategic Partnerships
Who Will You Meet?
HE Decision Makers Leading Change
This is the most concentrated gathering of change-ready HE clients in the UK, bringing together a senior, procurement-driven audience. It offers a unique marketplace where suppliers can engage with the full institutional picture, not just a single function, and have meaningful conversations with the leaders shaping transformation across universities.
80%
of 2025 attendees had purchasing power or influence.
Business, Operations & Estates
COOs
CFOs
Directors of Operations
Heads of Operations
Business Managers
Directors of Estates and Facilities
Heads of Asset Management
Energy Managers
Academic Leadership & Governance
Academic Deans
Executive Deans
Vice-Chancellors
Provosts
Academic Registrars
Associate Deans
Professors
Principals
Strategy, Change & Transformation
Directors of Strategic Change
Heads of Strategic Projects and Change
Strategic Change Managers
Business Transformation Managers
Programme Managers
Senior Project Managers
Heads of Transformation
Directors Strategic Projects
Digital, Data & Technology
Directors of IT
Directors of Digital Transformation
Digital Innovation Managers
Heads of Digital Engagement
Data Architects
Enterprise Data Architects
Heads of Analytics
Digital Platform and Channel Managers
Marketing & Recruitment
Directors of Marketing & Recruitment
Marketing Managers
Heads of Market Research and Portfolio Marketing Strategy
Public Affairs Managers
Schools and College Outreach Managers
Senior Campaign and Content Managers
Heads of Web and Digital Marketing
Make a Lasting Impact
Elevate your brand and connect face-to-face with new and existing clients. There are several ways to get involved, including exhibition stands, speaking packages, and premium sponsorship packages. Download our event brochure to learn more!
2025 Exhibitors & Sponsors Included
What Our Exhibitors Have to Say!
Early Bird: 10% off rate card until 31 Jan 2026
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Early Bird: 10% off rate card until 31 Jan 2026 〰️
Talk to Our Team!
Whether you're looking to raise awareness, generate leads, or build long-term partnerships in higher education, our team can help you find the right fit.
Tell us a bit about your goals and we’ll show you how HE Transformation Expo can help you achieve them.