SUMS Consulting to exhibit and speak at HE Transformation 2026
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 22nd October 2026 | 08:30 - 18:00 | QEII Centre, Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London, SW1P 3EE |
SUMS Consulting is delighted to be exhibiting and speaking at HE Transformation 2026, taking place on 22 October 2026 at the QEII Centre, Westminster, London.
The event brings together senior leaders, transformation professionals and sector partners from across UK higher education to explore how institutions can become more resilient, efficient and future-fit in an increasingly challenging environment.
As a not-for-profit organisation owned by universities, SUMS is committed to helping higher education institutions address complex strategic and operational challenges through collaboration, evidence-based decision making and practical delivery support. Our consultancy team works alongside university leaders to deliver transformation, organisational improvement, service excellence and sustainable change across the sector.
Join Joel Arber in the main plenary
We’re particularly pleased that Joel Arber, Chief Executive Officer of SUMS Group, will be speaking in one of the event's main plenary sessions:
Rethinking service delivery: collaboration, shared models and new institutional structures
Thursday 22 October 2026 | 11:10am to 11:50am | Main Plenary
Joel will be joined by:
- Professor Elisabeth Hill, City St George's, University of London
- Professor Jane Harrington, University of Greenwich
- Simon Lancaster, King's College London
The panel will explore how universities are responding to financial and operational pressures through new approaches to service delivery, collaboration and institutional design. Attendees will hear practical insights into how institutions can deliver sustainable transformation while maintaining the quality of services and experiences expected by students, staff and stakeholders.
Meet the SUMS team
Visitors to HE Transformation 2026 can also meet members of the SUMS Consulting team throughout the day at exhibition stand 15, including:
Whether you're considering institution-wide transformation, reviewing operating models, exploring shared services or seeking support with strategy and change delivery, we'd be delighted to discuss your priorities and share how SUMS supports universities across the UK.
Find out more
For further information about HE Transformation 2026, visit: https://hubs.la/Q04t1Q150.
If you’re a SUMS member and would like to learn more about attending this exclusive higher education event, please apply to attend or contact the organisers directly at: enquiries@hetransformation.co.uk.