CoSector - Festival of Technology in Education and Research

We are excited to invite you to the CoSector Festival of Technology in Education and Research, taking place on 5 May at Senate House, University of London—a new flagship gathering designed for leaders who shape digital strategy, academic innovation, and institutional transformation.

As part of the University of London’s technology, CoSector belongs to a long heritage of bringing the sector together, and this new annual festival continues that mission. The day will unite senior decision‑makers, digital strategists, and leading EdTech providers to explore the opportunities, challenges, and innovations defining the future of learning and research ecosystems.

This is your opportunity to engage directly with sector experts, hear real‑world case studies, and connect with peers shaping the next stage of the education and research technology ecosystem.

Confirmed sessions

More sessions and guests to be added soon.

VLE Futures
CoSector’s Mark Stubbs interview Neil Mosley (Higher Education Consultant) and Gill Ferrell (Executive Director – Europe, 1edtech) about where they they see the VLE and digital learning ecosystem developing.

CoSector in Conversation with Moodle HQ
Join Moodle’s global leadership team for an exclusive conversation about the platform roadmap, the Moodle Marketplace, and the next wave of LMS innovation.
Guests: Dan Lehner (CCO, Moodle HQ), Liz Starbuck Greer (Director, Global Partnerships, Moodle HQ)

Bringing the research repository to life

Often research and other repositories are viewed or assessed on the basis of functionality with user experience remaining overlooked. However, improving designs and UI can go a long way in improving the day to day life of academics. Pair this with smart use of infrastructure and the bottom line can be improved too.

Assessing Assessment: Challenges & Opportunities
How can institutions balance innovation with integrity in an increasingly complex assessment landscape?
Guests: Patrick Gannon (Director of Digital Assessment Management, Manchester Met), Jenny Marie (PVC Education, University of Greenwich), Nic Bareham (Chief Revenue Officer, Cadmus.io), Ishan Kolhaktar (Global Client Evangelist, Inspera)

Student Retention & Analytics
Discover how deeper insight into student engagement and assessment patterns can support early identification of learners at risk.
Guests: Prof. Claire Hamshire (PVC Education, Oxford Brookes)

Follow the money. How to support the short course and beyond
With professional learners, micro‑credentials, and new funding models reshaping the market, how are institutions evolving their ecosystems to meet the challenge.
Guests: Neil Mosley (Higher Education Consultant), Richard Michel (CIDO, University of London), Sam Brenton (Director of Strategy Development, University of London)

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