This one day in-person conference will explore the theme 'Before, During, After: The route through higher education in changing times'.

The conference will focus on the student journey, from applicant through to student and graduate, against the background of the current sector changes.

Sessions will include the launch of the 2025 HEPI / Advance HE Student Academic Experience Survey, along with a keynote video address from The Rt Hon Baroness Jacqui Smith of Malvern, Minister for Skills.

Dr Jo Saxton, Chief Executive, UCAS, will discuss The outlook for HE admissions in 2025 and Nick Hillman, Director, HEPI, will lead an ‘In Conversation’ session with Susan Lapworth, Chief Executive, Office for Students.

The conference will also feature a panel discussion on student experience.

Other speakers will include:
• Professor Dame Nicola Dandridge, Professor of Higher Education Policy, University of Bristol and author of The Benefits of Hindsight
• Josh Freeman, Policy Manager, HEPI
• Nick Hillman, Director, HEPI (Chair of the HEPI Annual Conference)
• Jonathan Neves, Head of Business Intelligence and Surveys, Advance HE
• Dr Jo Saxton, Chief Executive, UCAS
• Jenny Shaw, HE Engagement Director, Unite Students
• Rose Stephenson, Director of Policy and Advocacy, HEPI

...with other speakers and further details to be announced soon.