The full agenda for our November 11th-12th Celcat Conference is ready, and it is packed with exclusive insights and opportunities you won’t find anywhere else.
This isn’t a passive presentation series; it’s two days of highly interactive sessions, strategic discussions, and networking designed to shape the future of your institution.
Day 1: The Exclusive Reveal
Day 1 is focused on tackling your biggest challenges and unveiling a ground-breaking AI solution designed to revolutionise your institution.
09:00 – 09:30 Arrival, Registration & Refreshments
Kick off the day with fresh coffee, pastries, and a warm welcome from the Celcat team. Collect your conference badge and some exclusive Celcat swag to get you started. Take a moment to mingle, meet fellow delegates, and prepare for an inspiring day ahead.
09:30 – 09:40 Welcome from David Wilkes, CEO – Timetabling Group
Join us as Group CEO David Wilkes opens the conference with a warm welcome and a look at what’s ahead. He’ll share how collaboration, innovation, and a shared vision across our timetabling group are driving the next chapter for our customers and community.
09:40 – 09:50 Battle Royale
Get ready to move, laugh, and compete in the ultimate icebreaker! Everyone joins in for a high-energy game of rock paper scissors — where winners advance, cheers get louder, and one champion will emerge victorious.
09:50 – 10:00 Moments in History
From the birth of computing to the rise of the internet and the explosion of data, every breakthrough has brought us closer to today’s intelligent technologies. Join us as we trace the key innovations that shaped the path that got us to today and explore what comes next.
10:00 – 11:00 The Next Chapter
Be the first to see how Celcat is redefining what’s possible in scheduling and resource management. This exclusive reveal marks the start of a new era for our community.
11:00 – 11:20 Morning Refreshments
Take a moment to recharge with coffee, tea, and light snacks. A great chance to catch up with fellow delegates and reflect on the sessions so far.
11:20 – 12:30 Breaking the Barriers
Join us for an interactive session exploring the everyday challenges institutions face in scheduling, planning, and resource management. Together, we’ll uncover the barriers that hold you back — and collaborate on new ways to make life easier for staff and students alike.
12:30 – 13:00 Breaking the Barriers: Feedback Session
An open and interactive discussion where your insights take centre stage. Share your experiences, challenges, and ideas to help shape the future of Celcat solutions.
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
Take a well-earned break and enjoy lunch overlooking the legendary Manchester United pitch. Relax, recharge and chat with fellow delegates as you soak in one of football’s most iconic views.
14:00 – 14:45 Bridging the Gaps
Earlier, we explored the barriers that hold you back — now see how we’re closing the gaps. Discover how Celcat’s latest innovations are designed to solve real-world challenges and make everyday work smarter, simpler and more connected.
14:45 -15:15 Inside the Innovation
Join us for an open Q&A session where we’ll answer your questions about Celcat’s next evolution. Throughout the conference, you’ll have the chance to submit questions for this live discussion — and hear exclusive insights from the team behind what’s coming next.
15:15- 15:35 Afternoon Refreshments
Take a moment to recharge with coffee, tea, and light snacks. A great chance to catch up with fellow delegates and reflect on the sessions so far.
15:35 – 16:30 The Future of Smarter Education
How will technology change the way we work, learn, and manage our campuses? This open discussion invites you to share your ideas and experiences as we look at the next wave of transformation in higher education — and what it means for all of us.
16:30 – 16:45 The Conversation Continues
Building on The Future of Smarter Education, this open feedback session invites you to share your thoughts, ideas, and takeaways – helping us shape the next steps together.
16:45 – 17:00 Looking Back, Moving Forward
Seddon Kirk and David Sweeney take a moment to reflect on the highlights of the day, share key takeaways and preview what’s next as we continue our journey into the future of scheduling.
17:00 – 18:00 Manchester United Stadium Tour
Go behind the scenes at Old Trafford with a guided tour of one of the world’s most iconic football stadiums. Explore the players’ tunnel, dugouts, and dressing rooms, and experience the magic of match day from a whole new perspective.
18:00 – 20:00 An Evening of Connection & Curiosity
Round off the day with conversation, laughter, and a few unexpected moments of wonder. Enjoy drinks, light food, and close-up magic as you unwind with colleagues and new connections.
Day 2: Strategy, Solutions, and The Next Horizon
Day 2 moves beyond the reveal to focus on future trends and applying new strategies directly to your processes.
09:30 – 10:00 Arrival & Refreshments
Ease into Day 2 with coffee, pastries, and conversation. Take the opportunity to reconnect with fellow delegates, share reflections from Day 1, and get ready for another inspiring day of insight and discovery.
10:00 – 13.20 The Next Horizon
As we look to the future of education and technology, this extended keynote invites you to think big, challenge assumptions, and imagine what’s possible in the years ahead. Together, we’ll explore the ideas and opportunities shaping the next horizon for institutions, educators and the communities they serve. Including morning refreshments.
13:20 – 14:00 Lunch
Take a well earned break and enjoy lunch overlooking the legendary Manchester United pitch. Relax, recharge and chat with fellow delegates as you soak in one of football’s most iconic views.
14:00 – 15:00 The Turning Point
We’re standing at a pivotal moment for education – one where technology, insight and innovation are converging to redefine what’s possible. In this session, we’ll reflect on how far we’ve come, explore the challenges and opportunities ahead. We’ll consider what this moment means for institutions, educators and students alike. It’s time to look forward with fresh perspectives and bold ideas.
15:00 – 15:30 Looking Ahead Together
As we wrap up the conference, David Wilkes and Neil Jordon will take time to reflect on the key themes, ideas and moments from the past two days. Join us as we discuss what comes next for you, your institution and for Celcat as we continue this journey into the future together.
15:30 Onwards
Before you head home, join us for some relaxed networking, light refreshments and one last bit of fun. Think you can take down the Rock, Paper, Scissors champion? Step up for a one-on-one rematch – bragging rights included! The perfect way to end two inspiring days of ideas, laughter and connection.
This conference is your unmissable opportunity to gain strategic insight, network with leaders and witness the next evolution of timetabling. Adopting AI is no longer a luxury but a strategic necessity for operational transformation and cost reduction. Without embracing the next generation of tools, your institution risks managing chaos instead of driving maximum efficiency.
Spaces are limited. If you have not done so already, secure your exclusive access and place at the conference by booking your ticket here: Ticket Booking.
We can’t wait to see you in Manchester!