Unplugged!
Chris Haigh, Assistant Director and Head of PMO - Digital Services and Mat Flower, (Interim) Deputy Director & Head of Digital Infrastructure/Information Security, University of Wolverhampton
In February 2024, the University of Wolverhampton was hit by a major cyber incident – losing our networks and over 160 business critical systems. Come join us to hear how we faced a seemingly impossible challenge. Mat will share the human side of responding to, and recovering from a major cyber incident, including his experiences of some of the darkest days of his IT career and the lessons we learned. Then join Chris as he details our cyber recovery journey, and how we used project and change management strategies to rebuild, recover and restore – emerging stronger and more resilient than ever before!
How Advanced Technologies are Enabling and Shaping a New Global Order
Nigel Inkster, Director of Geopolitical and Intelligence Analysis, Enodo Economics
The talk will focus on how China is using its growing technological heft to reshape a global order that for the past 500 years has been dominated by the West. It will examine China's vision of a new global order and consider the implications for middle powers such as the UK.
Evolving Enterprise Architecture Collaboration in Higher Education: Lessons from the UCISA Architecture Exchange
Louw Labuschagne, Business Architect and Abdul Abdulqader, Data Architect, Newcastle University
The UCISA Enterprise Architecture Group recently completed a successful six-month Architecture Exchange pilot, fostering collaboration among UK and Ireland's higher education architects. This presentation will share key outcomes and future plans for the initiative. We'll discuss the transition to a year-round program with structured meetings, focusing on two main streams: the HERM Model stream, exploring Higher Education Reference Models, and the UCISA Resources stream, supporting architecture practice maturity. We'll also introduce the EA Smart Start program, designed to support new architects. Join us to learn how these initiatives are shaping enterprise architecture in higher education, promoting knowledge sharing, and supporting digital transformation across institutions.
Disruptive Programme Delivery- Creating the revolution in technically enabled change, that courageous H.E. institutions need for the future
Jacquie Ambrose, Associate Director of Change and Organisational Readiness, University of Sheffield; Kanika Selvan, Snr Programme Manager (Contract) and Shaghayegh Maclean, Associate Director of Student Systems, University of Southampton
An exciting and fast paced panel discussion, showcasing the opposing view of programme management v technical operations v business change. H.E. specialists; Shaghayegh, Kanika and Jacquie present an honest view on the need for us to re-think technically enabled change and the courage that H.E. institutions will require to adapt to the future demands of the market. This panel is for you if you want to challenge yourself and your institution to think differently, if your strategic ambitions don't align with your change maturity and if you want honest, actionable take-aways to implement on your return!
CHATACLYSM! AI and the Three ‘Killer Apps’ Transforming the Workplace
Dr Paul Redmond, Director of Student Experience and Enhancement, University of Liverpool
Artificial intelligence is about to transform higher education, creating opportunities and challenges for today’s university leaders. The biggest hurdle is the persistence of outdated, ‘analog’ work models, which are hindering our ability to future-proof our teams and prepare them for the demands of the 21st century. In this keynote, leading employability expert Dr Paul Redmond, known for his research into generational change, ‘helicopter parents’ and ‘zombie jobs,’ explores the forces that are reshaping the workplace. He will reveal the skills, knowledge, and attitudes required to thrive in an AI-driven work environment and the three ‘killer apps’ you’ll need to future-proof your team and your career.
