Manufacturing
Digital University
The Digital University event is set to be a premier gathering for Siemens PLM users, taking place in iconic UK locations such as Newcastle, Bristol, Chester, Coventry, and Warwick.
The essentials
Event details
- Dates
- October 2026
- Organiser
- Digital Universities UK 2026
- Expected attendance
- 450
- Industry
- Manufacturing
Who attends
The audience
Join leaders from across higher education to explore actionable models for success.
As described by the organiser
Speaking
Call for speakers
This event publishes a call for speakers. The deadline is unverified, so check the call before preparing a submission.
On stage
Speakers
- Tom EzardAssociate Dean of Education, Faculty of Environment and Life Sciences, University of Southampton
- Sreethu SajeevDeputy Editor for Branded Content, Times Higher Education
- Professor Dilshad SheikhProvost and Chief Academic Officer, Arden University
- Lisa AbrahamsPartnerships Development Lead, Studiosity
- Iftikhar AhmadCyber Security Skills Trainer, Cyber Innovation Hub
- Elizabeth AndersonChief Executive Officer, Digital Poverty Alliance
- Simon BanksVice Dean Education, King's College London
- Mariachiara BarzottoAssociate Professor, University of Bath
- Graham BellDirector of Digital Education, Cranfield University
- Andrew BellamyHead of Skills and Talent, Cyber Innovation Hub
- Tazwar Bin SalehFounder, Loop
- Danushka BollegalaProfessor, Department of Computer Science, University of Liverpool
- Stephen BoothDirector of Infrastructure Planning and Delivery, Coventry University
- Seán BrackenDoctoral Programme Lead, College of Education, Culture and Society, University of Worcester
- Donna BrawleyHead of Collaboration Services, University of Strathclyde
- David BurdenIndependent Consultant, Daden Limited
- Gary BurnettProfessor of Digital Creativity, Loughborough University
- Adam ButlerPrincipal Customer Success Manager, Pantheon
- Dara CassidyHead of Digital Education, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
- Eliza ComptonDeputy Editor, Campus, Times Higher Education
Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
Grand Hotel ★★★★★
1 Church Street, Birmingham
Hotel du Vin
25 Church Street, Birmingham
Premier Inn
3-6 Waterloo Street, Birmingham
The Briar Rose
25 Bennett's Hill, Birmingham
Staybridge Suites
Martineau Place, Birmingham
Britannia Hotel
21-25 New Street, Birmingham
Premier Inn
Stephenson Place, Birmingham
Holiday Inn Express
St Chads Queensway, Birmingham
Plan this event
Work out who to meet here
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