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GOETEC Annual Conference

GOETEC Annual Conference

Our annual conference takes each summer and is hosted by one of our member institutions each year. The event attracts a wide range of colleagues from our member and partner organisations and beyond, from senior executives and decision-makers to managers and operational teams.  We welcome colleagues from our HE and FE member institutions, the wider HE and FE sector and regional pubic sector, including county, city and district councils, health and emergency services from across Kent and the Southeast.

At GOETEC, we share the ambition to enable and advance digital transformation through strong collaborative and mutually supportive relationships.  We come together annually in person to benefit from a range of expert talks, knowledge-sharing and networking with colleagues, sector leaders and key vendors in the sector.

GOETEC26:  Shaping Tomorrow Together

1 July 2026, 08:30am-5pm
Universities at Medway Campus
Pilkington Building

Register now to join us at GOETEC26

Programme Highlights

  • Welcome and Conference Opening
    • Paul Butler, Chair of GOETEC and CIO, University of Greenwich
    • Professor Georgina Randsley de Moura, Interim Vice-Chancellor and President, University of Kent
  • Keynote: Digital Maturity Strategies 
    • Liam Earney, Managing Director, Jisc
  • Featured Panel: Data Conversations
    • Emma Woodcock, CIO, York St John’s University
    • Liam Earney, Managing Director, Jisc
    • Paul Butler, CIO, University of Greenwich
    • Deborah Green, CEO, UCISA
  • Featured Talk: Inside Ransomware Groups: origins, structures and dynamics
    • Dr Jason Nurse, Reader in Cyber Security, University of Kent
  • Featured Panel: AI and Digital Learning Technology
    • Michele Balazs, Head of Learning Technology and Resources, North Kent College
    • Josh Graham, Learning Technology Officer, North Kent College
    • Oliver Perrott-Webb, AI and Education Specialist, University of Kent
  • Sponsored Case Study: Beyond Borrowing: Building a Culture of Digital Responsibility
    – LapSafe with MidKent College
  • Sponsored Case Study: Transforming IT Service Delivery – Halo with Canterbury Christ Church University
  • Sponsored Case Study: Methods Core Azure Business Solutions at University of Greenwich
  • Sponsored Case Study: From Supplier to Strategic Partner: Scaling Device as a Service in the Public Sector
    – Apogee with University of Kent
  • Sponsored Talk: AI Agent’s Impact on Student Experience and Staff Productivity – Cisco
  • Sponsored Talk: AI: Data, People and Trust – Waterstons
  • Sponsored Talk: ERP for Education and Local Government – Technology1
  • Sponsored Talk: Security Threats and Shared Service Solutions – Acumen Cyber and HEFESTIS
  • Sponsored Talk: Tested to the limits? get tried and test partners – Infuse Consulting and Libra Advisory
  • And more… 

REGISTER NOW

Your booking includes: 

  • Access to the full conference programme including talks presented by sector leaders and colleagues, sponsored talks and sponsor exhibition.
  • Networking opportunities throughout the day with colleagues from the tertiary education, councils and wider public sector in Kent and the South East and specially-selected sponsors who provide innovative solutions.
  • All refreshments and lunch.
  • Guest WiFi access.
  • Free Parking.

Fees 

  • GOETEC Members: FREE
    (member spots are free, but limited. booking is essential)
  • Non-members: £110+VAT 

Our Sponsors

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We are pleased to welcome the following confirmed sponsors:

Our Partners

We a grateful for the support and involvement of our partners and friends at:

Past Conferences

Our last two conferences took place in October 2023 and in June 2025.