Future-Ready Universities Summit

6 October 2026 in London

AI, innovation, and the future of lifelong learning

As AI reshapes the global economy, higher education has a critical role to play in preparing learners and institutions for what’s next. This invitation-only executive summit will bring together senior university leaders and education technology experts for candid discussions on the future of learning, workforce readiness, and institutional innovation.

Together, we’ll explore how to expand access, build resilience, and unlock new opportunities for growth in an increasingly dynamic higher education landscape.

Agenda

11:00 am

Registration

11:30 am

Lunch

12:15 pm

Summit kickoff

Speaker

Claire Whittingham UK & EMEA General Manager, Risepoint

12:30 pm

AI Inflection Point Keynote

Speaker

Christina Matteotti Head of Universities, EMEA Partnerships, Google

1:45 pm

Networking break

2:00 pm

Universities & Lifelong Learning Fireside Chat

Panelists

Neil Mosley Independent Higher Ed Consultant

Christina Matteotti Head of Universities, EMEA Partnerships, Google

Simone Buitendijk Deputy Vice Chancellor and Provost, University of Salford

Deanna (Dee) Raineri Chief Academic & Product Officer, Risepoint

3:00 pm

Designing the Future Discussion

Small groups will collaborate to determine guiding principles, bold moves, and immediate experiments to advance future-ready universities.

3:45 pm

Closing thoughts

4:00 pm

Networking reception